This is How To Make Your Small Space Look & Feel BIGGER | DECOR & DESIGN TIPS FOR SMALL SPACES EP 1
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- I thought we’d take a little break from our DIY series and today I want to share with you some tips that I've learned for how you can make your apartment or home look bigger when it's actually super small. I have lived in small spaces for most of my life and most recently lived in a very small studio apartment with my husband for three years. We learned to live in a small space comfortably and I want to give you some of the tricks that I follow to give the allusion that my space is bigger than it is.
If you’re living in a small space, I hope these tips will help your space look bigger than it is because tis the year to be home and if you’re stuck in the city like me you may be in desperate need of more space!
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"you don't need to fill up every inch of your wall with a photo, or trinket you have" *AIGHT NOW IM OFFENDED* 🤣
But you do you 🤣
LOL Damon both of us click on this video and watching it in our tiny Parisian appartements
😭 I know the feeling 🤣
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My personal decor is layered floral/ color/ fancy! My space is b.u.s.y.! Yet.... My friends love to sit and enjoy. They would not decorate this way, yet have great fun in my space! It's just MY style! HOWEVER, i also appreciate good simple clean decor. Which ive enjoyed very much on your channel ❤
I wish the comparison photos showed the same space with different decor, rather than 2 different rooms. Hard to compare apples to oranges
I understand that! Unfortunately finding photos to illustrate those points online don’t come with the same rooms shown. Perhaps as this channel grows I’ll be able to make and use my own 💛
I disagree, I could clearly understand the concept behind each comparison. The pictures were most of all very well chosen and captioned.
Thank u, I thought I was the only one to see it
Especially the one comparing a craft room with a bedroom. My craft room is the one place I can fill with everything that is ME. The joy of seeing all the things I love that are filled with memories Spurs my creativity and would make anyone else crazy.
Yet the rooms your eyes gravitate to are the ones with less clutter...
1. Keep items larger than your fist
2. Less is more: furniture
3. Keep it clutter free
4. Closed storage all the way
5. Less is more: wall space
6. Place furniture off walls
7. Place larger ruges under furniture
9. Let that light shine through
10. Mirrors are your friend
11. Choose light wall colors
12. Pick one favorite: patterns, prints, textures, layers
13. Embrce empty space
14. Buy less
All of these tips were SO good!!
So happy to hear that!
yes they are sooo genius and helpful
Yes, definetly, absolutely *useful* 😆
I had a grouping of framed grandkids photos (I have 10 grandkids) in different frames on one of my walls. I was trying to go for an eclectic look but it ended up just really looking cluttered. I took them all down and chose one 8x10 photo of all my grandkids and low and behold my eyes are now more relaxed when looking at my wall. Your tips were very helpful, thank-you.
What I found is, that if you have a really small space, sometimes it's also helpful not to work against it, but with it. Especially with the wall colours. If a room is really small, and you paint the walls dark, you can create a very cozy space which feels secure and warm. Also, darker walls can create really beautiful light accents when light falls on them, beautiful light-dark contrasts.
Absolutely! Every space is so different and it's usually better to go with the flow than against it! Dark rooms can be SUPER COZY!
I disagree, yes dark walls can make your room feel cozy and warm, but if you compare the SAME EXACT room with a bright white wall vs dark wall, the white wall will definitely look bigger, it for sure will add more light and open up your space if you have a small room
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this is the first interior design video for small spaces I agree with! So many interior designers offer tips that only work ~aesthetically~, but clearly show that the designers live in much bigger spaces. Watching all these small kitchen makeovers where they rip out perfectly fine cabinets (where you can hide your mess) for floating shelves that hold decor makes me want to cry, that's not a practical living space and it's going to look so messy once it's lived in. I'm going to have to check out more of your videos!
I couldn't agree more!!!
Love your tips! I'm partial to minimum but chunkier furniture too. A tip for you: you can have blackout curtains that will still work, if you want to. Just get them in white and use a curtain rod that's big enough so you can push the curtains to each side and reveal the entire window. It makes a lot of difference to how big a room looks! And the light is much better too.
*EDIT* 1) I want to give you a brief history of this video for you before you comment 🥰When I posted this video a couple months ago, I had just hit 1k subscribers and made this video for my small audience. When I first put the video out, it didn’t have any images and as soon as I posted it someone sent me a kind, critique of the video that it would be better if I could include images to explain the ideas. So I immediately took the video down and started searching for images to explain my point. This was all done rapidly so I could repost the video that same night. That said, yes some of the photos are not perfect AND the rooms are very different when compared. I hope I can improve this and have more resources to pull from as this channel grows, but right now I don’t. I’m just using what I’ve got available and in the time frame I have available. While the images may not perfectly display the point, the principles are still the same and WILL help make your small space look bigger.
2) This video is from awhile back and it was brought to my attention when this originally posted that the music was too loud. I’m sorry, I’m human and mistakes happens. It was changed going forward with new videos.
The content was so good that I didn't notice the music until you pointed it out! Great info, Hun. Do you! 🎶
Just wanted to give you a heads up that when you edited this comment it unpinned it. You might want to repin it so that new viewers (like me - it appears mid-way through the comments right now) see it at the top again. :)
I think you're brave to be on RUclips at all!!! So far, (you're new to me) i love what you're doing!!! It's a fun fantasy for a girl who's style is very busy, bright, and bold.
100% agree. Recycle, donate! I actually began purging years ago and i am still working on it. Clothes are done, a whole lot of possessions were donated. I'm going through our basement now and one bathroom closet. You just don't know how great it feels. Your spirit and your home will feel lighter, I promise!
i like how those were like actual tips with pictures to see for yourself instead of the person basically saying "don´t make it look small" :D
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Finally someone who knows what she’s talking about and goes deeper into the subject. Thank you so much!
Ok this blew my mind! I'm moving into my own space and this helped A LOT!! Here are the notes I made:
1. Don't buy things smaller than your fist
2. Avoid filling your space with too much furniture. Buy bulky items, this will create the illusion of your home being bigger
3. Declutter. Is that item something you love? If not, get rid of it
4. Put the rest in storage that is closed and not put out on display.
5. Create more empty space on your walls. The more stuff you have, the smaller your space looks.
6. Place furniture off of walls (not necessary)
7. Use larger rugs with solid print or large print
8. Let liight shine through. Don’t use black out curtains (my tip personally is linen curtains! They look beautiful)
9. The bigger the mirror, the better. place mirrors that reflect natural light. Both give the illusion of a bigger space.
10. The lighter, brighter neutrals, the better.
11. Choose one pattern or one texture. Less is more.
12. Embrace empty space
13. Ask yourself, ‘Do I really need this?’ before buying something
Okay your notes are awesome and very well articulated! I hope these different elements help you in your small space. It’s what I always do an it helps me so much.
I think these were all really good & helpful advice. Lots of clutterbugs and dark room dwellers under this video are nitpicking it lol.
The darker the room is the smaller it feels
Me: but I like being surrounded by darkness
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Same but I'm also scared of it for some reason 🤣🤣
Me: im gonna follow this advice here we go
Also me: actually i really like clutter, patterns, textures and black walls
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Nicely done, enjoy your positive personality. 😊
There were instances where I disagreed with these tips, but I realized it was just because of personal decor taste and not because she’s wrong, since this video isn’t about decor style per se, it’s about creating the illusion of space.
I do wish more of the examples were in equal sized small spaces. I understand that they are just meant to be examples of what she’s describing but when the images aren’t of actual small spaces it’s hard to make a good comparison on how it effects the feel of space in a small room compared to the example of what not to do.
I love the tip to buy less furniture. I live in a studio, so I positioned the furniture to create areas in my space.
It saves you money too!
I agree with so many of your tips. More is a chore ... Less is best.
This was so inspiring I literally jumped from the couch to move my small furniture from the living room
So great if you have a studio & want to make the most of it! I've had compliments on how spacious my studio is after doing a few of these. !💙😁
Yes! That’s what I want to hear! It’s amazing what just a few simple changes can do!
A lot depends on the style. The gift wrapping room with the old typewriter is a style. It's warm, cozy, and inviting. I wouldn't mind wrapping a half-dozen gifts in that room. The same is true of the gallery wall. That's a style, sort of Scandi meets Boho meets mid-century modern. Too little is a bore. Too much is a chore. Aim for balance -- visual balance and dusting balance.
Amazing video! I am the person who gets overwhelmed at the sight of full countertops and clutter in general. Totally resonate with the advice!
Sameeeee
Yes! My son moved his large couch and chair into a new but smaller living room. I was amazed when I saw that it really worked.
This is the clearest and best video I’ve found on bedroom design. Thank you
Thank you! Hope it helps!
Totally agree with the bulky furniture thought. I also apply that to decor like one huge moss bowl on a coffee table looks wayyy better then a coffee table filled with small decor.
Yes! Absolutely! And it’s a great way to invest in a more expensive/lasting piece buy buying less.
OMG 😱 WHERE HAS THIS CHANNEL BEEN ALL MY LIFE!!! sooooo helpful, I’m just moving into my new apartment and I have a template to follow 💕💕💕💕
🥰🥰🥰🥰 love this!
We just bought a small house and your pointers are just a GREAT help for us. Keep making these videos!! 💖💖💖
First time viewer. Can I suggest: lose the music-aghhh😳The title/thumbnail made me think you were going to make changes to your tiny apt that only a bed fit. It worked in that I was bored & curious BUT the tips are actually SO MUCH MORE USEFUL & even decorating/design oriented whih was unexpected given the thumbnail. I found them helpful & I’m a huge design enthusiast so I know most of this kind of thing. Great job & love the editing w/lots of examples; very helpful 👍🏼❤️
Thanks for the constructive criticism! This is actually an old video that the RUclips algorithm is just now picking up... I did get the music advice in the beginning and have since made that adjustment in the other videos. And thank you for the thumbnail and title advice. I will take that into consideration next time, but will keep it as it is for now because the golden rule for YT always is... if something is working and getting views, whatever you do... don’t change it 🤣 something is working now so we’ll just let it be and make changes going forward!
@@SpaceMakerMethod I read some answers of yours and I love them, honest and mindfull. You've got a new subscriber !
@@creuvette29 thank you so much 💛
I agree with all these tips!!! LOVE the fist one I had never heard that but it makes complete sense
One of the best tips I have heard on decorating small spaces! I especially like the advice of not having too many small furniture around, so true! I immediately subscribed and also told my husband about your channel! Can’t wait to see more videos :)
I agree with everything you said. I love simple & elegant, open & classy. Few things look nicer put.
Finally, a designer whose taste match 100% with mine 💜
The green wall bathroom looks awesome
sorry but those examples aren't really small spaces.
I thought I was the only one thinking that 🤣
But they still illustrate the point well
people in the united states have crazy ideas of small spaces
RUclipsrs have a very weird view on what a small space is
read the pinned comment
Smaller than my fist ? ... I have so much of that 😮! Freeing up ASAP! I hope everyone in the house will agree 😬. Thank you for all the great tips 😘!
It’s such an easy rule to follow and maybe the kids can even help! (If you have them!) I hope it helps... it feels so good to free up space in your home!
I was watching your video to help plan out my new entryway/living room (no clear room separation) and your video really helped me brainstorm! I love your channel, thank you for your videos
I agree with you because I have too much stuff now since I been off work.
I totally agree with every single word! Thank you 💓😊
Such awesome tips!! We've always lived in smaller spaces either in Canada or when we lived overseas so I definitely agree with all your tips!
I love all the tips, most of which I haven't heard of! will definitely reference this video when I move into my new apartment in Feb :)
What you say totally makes a lot of sense. And I agree with the only thing I have found is the cube storage has been my lifesaver with kiddos LOL for us we can make it look neater instead of having a whole bunch of cabinets. But I still agree with u if it’s closed off and u can’t see. Does wonders. And I totally buy to much. But getting better. Thank u for ur great advice! Looking forward to watching more of your videos
These tips are spot on! Especially the bigger furniture! Most decor and furniture are to small for the space.
I really like that 'avoid buying things smaller than the fist' rule. It is a super helpful guide for my personal style!
Funny! I love all the more cluttered spaces more then the more simple stuff. I love a full space.
There are ways to achieve a full look without having lots of stuff though. Bigger things give the look but easier to clean. Lots of little things make it harder to keep clean and ends up looking dirty
agrreed!
I love how the pictures she used were of all different styles not one specific one
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Absolutely, all the concepts can be apply to most design styles.
The bigger furniture thing is soo true! I just got a new huge sectional and bigger tv stand yet the room feels more spacious and open now. And especially now that they’re white instead of a dark color it just brightens up the room
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Great suggestions! I’m moving soon and am going to try to utilize some of your suggestions as I unpack, thank you 😊
Girl, I love you already, stumbled on one of your videos last night and looked you up today. Agree so far with everything I heard. Can't wait to dig into decluttering
This is exactly what I was looking for, really great tips! (Just a small btw: It was a bit difficult to follow the video as a non-native English speaker with the music, speech, pictures and text all at the same time. I think the music and maybe also the text was unnecessary.)
i saw the first few comparison photos in the video and immediately knew i respected this channel's content. subscribed!
Thank you 🥰
same!!
Thanks so much… I’m going to give the couch off the wall tip a try 🙃😊☺️
What a refreshing video! Actual real-life suggestions instead of the same old tips that do not work in reality! The first video watched and I'm already a fan! My kind of style! Will be sure to binge watch some more!
Glad you enjoyed it and that it was helpful! I use these tips in all my small homes!
the way i like all the "wrong" way to style a room so much better than the "right" way,, yet still watch it until the end!! this video is actually very informative and it makes sense!! i'm looking forward to other videos
So happy to hear that!
You just got me to de-clutter for the first time ever! Thank you! 😊
Ahhhh I feel so honored and so happy for you! 💛 keep going!!
@@SpaceMakerMethod I am! Lol. I'm loving it, my house feels better 😆x thanks
Excellent tips! Best video on RUclips for this topic hands down 👏👏👏
Thank you! So practical and helpful. ♡
thank you for showing all those great examples for what you''re talking about every time! Your video was super helpful! :)
Thanks! They're really useful!
These were some really great tips. I watch a lot of these types of videos, many by professional designers, and some of your tips I have not heard from them. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent ideas! I love the smaller than your fist idea, and the oversized furniture tip also seems excellent!
Thanks April this helped me make my bedroom seem a little bit bigger😁
Absolutely loved all the tips. Thanks so much.
Yay! I’m so glad they helped!!!
Such good tips! I've unintentionally done some of these already
I like cute stuff and patterns so not buying random things I don't need is the hardest part lol. You're spot on with the closed storage though. Having everything out just emphasizes how much there is and you have to make sure every shelf looks nice or its just a mess
my rule of thumb is to let those baseboard shoooow. It's just so effective!
Yes yes yes!!! Such a great tip!
Love your advices April. I don't like too many pillows, prints, patterns, textures, small trinkets. Too many visual clutters and they take up unintended head space. Also, love your idea of going through at least 3 runs to do a through decluttering. Decluttered 8 bags of clothing today. Thank you for the inspiration. :)
love your advice
Great tips! It really helps, thank you very much for sharing!
You’re welcome.
Great tips to live by. I agree 100%, less is more especially in small spaces. My home is not small but those are the rules I live buy. Clutter/too many items in any room gives me anxiety. I need a relaxed atmosphere to be comfortable in every room of my home. It just works for me.
Very helpful, thank you!!
Vidoe update looks great, I really enjoyed this video!
Yay! I’m so glad the edit helped!!
by far the best summary of tips for small space optimization ever!
Happy to hear that! Hope they can help your space!
Thanks a lot for your advices, need to update my dark and kind of small bedroom and It gave me lot of ideas, thank you, u just got a new fan on board 🤗🤗
Amazing tipppss 🔥!! Definitely helpful thank you so much ✨
Thank you! Just moved in a new place and I needed this as a guide! I was nodding with each suggestion! This was my first time watching you and I immediately subbed and rang the bell at the end! 🧡
Thanks for the tips and ideas. I have no closets so I really need to figure out how to organize the bedrooms.
Many useful tips as usual! Stay safe during this typhoon.
Oh you too! It seems to have passed now, but I think there’s another one Sunday? 🤷🏻♀️
I have discovered your amazing channel yesterday. Since then have been watching your videos non-stop. 😀😀
Lol I needed this!
As an artist, i was immediately drawn to the fairy light gallery wall. Personally i wouldn't have lights, but i love displaying inspirations near my workspace
Great tips, thank you!
You rock. Nice delivery, great tips! Thanks!!
Thank you 💛
Great tips! Best advice i have seen on small space
Interesting tips - I hadn't heard of most of these, thank you! Always love new ideas for my small condo! I'd love to add one that I've found helpful: having some plate glass furniture rather than opaque wood. My small dining table, TV unit, coffee table, and end table all have a substantial amount of thick plate glass. Glass allows my eye to see through the furniture, creating the illusion of more space. :)
Love these tips! I can see why some people might find the music distracting, but I enjoyed the music, it made me feel happy :3
Thank you for this ❤
Love your advice 👍🏻🤙🏼
Furniture placement and size are important. I recently took a tall bookshelf that stood right beside the doorway into a room and switched places with a smaller lower shelving unit. It opened up the room instantly.
Love this!!!!
It’s time I watched u and loved your ideas my first time great
I agree little trinkets everywhere make it look messy & unrefined
totallY!
First time viewer here. You have some really brilliant ideas and I'll be checking out your other videos. Hoping for no or quieter music and less commercial interruptions.
Haha yes on the music!
I'm actually gonna stick to your advices for when I design my bedroom❤️❤️🤩
Yay! Hope it helps!
Great advice!
listen, i declutered just the top of the fridge the other day, and didnt even went all the way, just took a few things out and its been a week and everytime i pass by the fridge its just like i can breath better, think better, and be less stressed, decluttering is the way to go! need to keep going with the rest of the house now haha
Thanks for sharing these helpful tips! I would recommend lowering your background music because it's a bit distracting.
Yes! That was said and it’s been changed going forward. (This is actually an old video, but the new ones don’t have the loud music!)
Interesting and helpful content thank you. Background noise (muzak) creates acoustic clutter. It may be what ‘everyone does’ but it detracts from the essential - useful content.
Love this video! So helpful! Hope your channel continues to grow!!
Thank you so much! Me too 🤪
Lived it great video 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️
Really enjoyed your content and was excited to find your channel. Great practical tips that yes, I can do today! I’m planning to take down one piece of art I’m not loving right now to clear wall space and start researching how I can create a “closed storage” effect for two open bookshelves I have that are full of binders. 🤔🤓👍 Thank you so much! Subscribed and looking forward to more videos. Also love the “nothing smaller than a fist” guideline. Simple genius!
great tips, thanks!