Don't Cramp Your Style
The Basics of Small-Space Decorating
Having a small space doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. Here are some great living room or media room ideas that make a big statement in your small space:
- To make your room appear bigger, paint your ceiling in a color that's lighter than the walls.
- Make the room look grand with floor-to-ceiling window treatments.
- Consider choosing upholstery and paint in similar colors. This provides continuity and causes your furniture to recede into the space, making the room appear larger.
- Use mirrors and ambient lighting to expand your space.
- Keep clutter at a minimum to draw attention toward your intended look.
Where furniture is concerned, you can maximize your small space and add drama with quality home furnishings. A good rule of thumb is to purchase four pieces, such as a pair of chairs, a sofa, and an accent chair. Find a combination that works for you and consider the following seating options:
- Smaller-scale sofas for a traditional room design.
- Small-scale recliners that give you all comfort of reclining in a smaller package.
- Small-scale home theater chairs that double as media room seating or family room furniture.
- A loveseat instead of a sofa to make space for a recliner or accent chair.
- Modular furniture to allow easy seating reconfigurations.
Berkline has a full line of scaled-down
leather furniture, living room furniture, and media room furniture
to match your media room seating needs or family room design.
