9 intriguing ideas to decorate a small house

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It's no small task to decorate a house; especially one that is limited in space. Sometimes your ideas are crushed by how tiny a room is, or the final result is simply dull or cramped.

When decorating a small house, every single inch of space counts and needs to be used for the best effect. Nonetheless, it can kick-start your creative thinking – so we've compiled a list of marvellous ideas to help you decorate your small home!

Make it multi-purpose

For houses with a particularly limited number of rooms, why not double-up? It makes perfect sense to make each room functional, welcoming and comfortable, which Rio de Janeiro architects Da Hora Acquitetura achieve well here in their modern, homely living room.

This room, though relatively little, does a faultless job of merging a study, library and living room; complete with overflowing bookshelves, TV, computer and comfy sofa.

Wall art

You can't go wrong with plastering your walls in art! Cover it in paintings, photographs, wall hangings and tapestries.

Additionally, it's common knowledge that the process of making a house your home is decorating it with memories – old, framed photographs of family, a painting you composed when you were in pre-school, a tapestry bought whilst on holiday halfway across the world.

Need inspiration for wall art in your home? Check out our experts' artwork!

Smart furniture

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Smart furniture ranges from beds with hidden storage to staircases with concealed cupboards under the steps.

Mounted fold-out desks are a brilliant way to combine a writing desk and the wall – creating a small but resourceful space in which to work.

Although, if you're looking for more of an office or study, take a look through these!

Bright and bold!

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The trick to making your house look bigger than it is in reality is to paint its rooms in bright or neutral colours. Colours such as black, dark blue or a deep green won't reflect the light coming through the windows as much and will have a claustrophobic feel to them. A lighter colour, on the other hand, will work wonders to brighten up the place.

This vivid orange wall beautifully transforms the mood of the room! Similarly, neutral colours give a never-ending calm feeling and are equally reflective. 

For more painting motivation, feast your eyes on our collection of paints and finishes.

The cupboard under the stairs…

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It's not quite Harry Potter's bedroom under the stairs, but this creative method of using up the space under the staircase is definitely a favourite of ours! UK-based Chasewood Furniture designed this clever storage solution that's neat and out-of-sight – perfect for a busy home.

If you're out of space in your wardrobe, just store your clothes and shoes under the stairs in your very own under-stairs closet; or leave guests' coats and shoes hidden away for them to pick up later.

Whatever you put in there, the cupboard under the stairs will always be a quirky, convenient trick for a small house.

Alternatively, here's a whole room inspired by Harry Potter!

Go retro!

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We've all thought about transforming our homes with a vintage look. An inventive idea for small homes is to go retro – vintage furniture and appliances are immensely popular for their colour, small footprint and nostalgic style and shape.

The household style of the 50s and 60s is highly fashionable now, and fills the home with oodles of personality and the quirks of those decades.

Books, books, books

An irrefutable fact of decorating a house is making sure there's ample space for your books. No matter how small a room is, you can always count of this technique for keeping your stash safe: a fitted wall of shelves.

Freebird Fitted Furniture, based in Sheffield in the UK, built these sleek and smart bookshelves as a defence against the mess of piles of books and old, mismatched shelves. It saves so much space and we think it's a stunning result!

Mirror, mirror, on the wall

Small rooms benefit from multiple mirrors. They practically double the size of the room as well as reflect more light for a more cheery room.

You can also shamelessly give yourself a pep talk in any room you want… pump up that ego!

For more mirror motivation, have a peek at our homify collection.

DIY!

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And last, but most definitely not least, a foolproof way of decorating your small house is simple DIY! Whether origami is your craft or you prefer rustic photography like this designer's room your own work is always going to make you proud and delighted in your own home.

DIY also allows you to have total control of your decoration. You pick the colour, the shape, where it goes, what it means to you. So get crafting!

Like the idea of DIY decor? Check out 8 mini DIY projects to try this weekend!

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