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Home is an extension of our tastes. A piece of land is converted into a haven of warmth and comfort by us solely by the things we put inside our home. Everything, right from the furniture to the area rugs used in our homes reflects the personality of the people dwelling in it. Decorating a house can be a lot of fun, but if one has to confine these decorations to a small space it becomes a very challenging exercise indeed.

Living in a small space is tough especially when this is accompanied by a hundred and one living rules formulated by your landlord. However, with the right home decor you can still convert your tiny apartment into a bright and cheery place to live in. Minimalist is the way to go for small home dwellers. Getting bogged down with a lot of clutter can make your apartment shrink further.

Believe it or not, using certain colors can make your place bigger…at least in your eyes. But still, even if not in reality, the appearance of more space is pleasing to the eyes than a crowded room, isn’t it? Use light colors to make your place look bigger. The ceiling, especially a low one should be colored a lighter shade than the rest of the room to create an impression of height.

Utilize furnishings that are not too big and those that serve a dual purpose. For a small space, you’ll need as much storage as you can especially if you’re a big time shopper and collector. There are also things like a sofa bed, multi-storage containers and sleek furniture.

Multi utility furnishings, like a sofa which can be modified to a bed in the night or a TV stand which can also be used for storage purposes are a real boon for the small spaced apartments. One can get a lot done with just a few pieces of furniture. Storage is always a problem in confined spaces, the best solution to remain clutter free is to throw everything that you do not need. However, for those items which are not really disposable, trunks provide a great storage solution. A trunk with a pretty, floral cloth on it can serve as a very attractive side table indeed.

Lighting can also pay a key role in small apartment decoration. Ceiling lights are an absolute no as they visually lower the ceiling. Soft and even lighting is the best for confined spaces; incandescent lights can also soften a room beautifully. It is important to place the lighting fixtures appropriately as shadows can visible shrink a room.

With these tips in mind, decorating your small space won’t have to be an arduous task nor does it have to be a stressful home improvement plan. In a jiffy, you can beautify your small space into your own special place.