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Tips for furnishing a small house

Natalia Kolomiets

Published on January 30 2023

NordicStory Nordic style solid oak furniture

A small house can be very cozy and pleasant for a family, but sometimes decorating it can be a challenge.

Whether it's a small apartment, a loft, or a downtown apartment, you can turn that small space into a beautiful environment and even make it look bigger.

Decorate with mirrors

Mirrors are one of the best secrets to furnish your small house and make it look bigger. This is because they are able to reflect light and also make the space look better.

To place your mirrors strategically, you should consider the best location to help amplify the space. Mirrors are best viewed in front of windows or doors, and are not recommended for the sides of a hallway or the narrowest spaces in the house.

Choose large furniture

Even if the house is small, it does not mean that you have to buy small furniture. You should choose furniture that is practical and comfortable, so the right strategy is not to buy smaller furniture but rather to buy less furniture.

It is better if you have a solid wood side table and do not overload the room with more things or with accessories that are not necessary.

If you buy small furniture what you will be achieving is a feeling that the house is smaller. So the secret is to choose fewer elements based on the priorities and fundamental furniture.

Neutral colors

Light colors are the best allies to decorate a house. It is preferable that you opt for furniture made of natural materials in neutral colors, for example, an living room side table in a light shade is perfect because it can be combined with any other element.

NordicStory solid oak side table in Scandinavian Nordic style

NordicStory Side table "Sofi".

So it is best that the walls and ceilings of your home are white, and that you play with the contrast created by the furniture in the place. For example, you can include wooden side tables or complementary elements in saturated tones to make the space look more vibrant.

Light furniture

Another trick to furnish your small house is to choose furniture that has legs, that is, that do not touch the floor. Believe it or not, a wooden side table with legs makes the room look bigger because you are not setting a limit on the place.

Whenever you can see the floor under your furniture you will have the unconscious feeling that the space is larger.

However, this does not mean that each and every piece of furniture must have legs. Large furniture such as sofas or beds can reach the floor, but combine them with other furniture that does have legs.

Frees up the center of the room

Finally, to furnish your small house you must take into account a very important detail, and that is that you should not place any element in the center of the room.

Make sure the room is uncluttered because this will help you achieve a spacious effect. Instead of placing a table in front of the sofa, use a side table.

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