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Petite Perfection: Decorating Small Spaces

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If you have a small room in your home, you may be searching for ideas on what to do with it.

These small room decoration ideas are a great way to start if you’re looking for inspirations.

Small rooms are really versatile and you can turn them into almost anything, including highly functional spaces for your family.

Here are our best recommendations for what to do with small rooms.

Make It a Spare Bedroom

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A spare bedroom is always welcomed in any house.

In this unique little setup, the area near the window is filled with a bedstead.

However, to maximise the limited space, a storage area is added beneath the bed. This is a great idea so as not to waste the hollow area underneath the bed.

The rest of the furniture and fixtures in the room are kept lightweight, so as not to take up unnecessary space.

These small spaces also benefit from being well lit.

Hence, the two hanging metallic lamps that give this bedroom an almost dreamy atmosphere.

Turn It Into a Cozy Workspace

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Another small room decoration idea would be to turn the space into a home workstation.

Many people are increasingly working from home or adopting a hybrid work culture, so turning a small room into a home workstation is ideal.

Wood-panelled window seats and floor make this small space feel comforting, as opposed to the idea that workstations have to be spartan and bare.

The uneven and organic work table brings the outdoors indoors, and so do the presence of potted plants.

Furry friends are optional but always a welcomed addition to any work space.

Prepare a Reading Room

Decorating a small room doesn’t necessarily mean having to buy new furniture.

If you have odds and ends left over, your can gather them into the small room, and turn it into a small reading room or sitting room.

Just like our idea here, steel industrial racks are paired with a recycled wooden cable reel and a pre-loved sofa to create a loving space.

Brightly coloured flowers are a wonderful addition that makes the space smile with a cheerful summer vibe.

Create a Walk-In Wardrobe

One idea for a small room is to turn it into a walk-in closet.

In Malaysia, not many homes have these types of wardrobes where the entire space is just dedicated to storing your clothes, shoes and accessories.

It will definitely be a great addition to your home, and free up storage space in your bedroom where wardrobes are usually found.

Turning a small room into a walk-in closet is pretty easy. All you have to do is install shelves and drawers, or buy cupboards that you can assemble yourself.

A Small Room is No Barrier

Having a small room is the perfect chance to get creative. Therefore, you shouldn’t give up on small space in your home.

They can function just as well as any other space, and be an added benefit to your home.


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