鈥淚t鈥檚 a small world!鈥?How many times have you heard this one? Great things are happening when it comes to modern furniture for small spaces. The possibilities and choices for stylish, functional, and Eco-friendly furniture are endless. A great starting point is to define the needs of your space. What are the priorities for your bedroom, living room,or kitchen? Do you need more storage, or is comfort more important for your lifestyle? Let鈥檚 take a look at how modern furniture will help you make your small space your own space!
There are so many sources for the design, furnishing, and decorating of any small space, that it may be a little overwhelming trying to decide where to start. Whether you decide to hire a designer or make it a do-it-yourself project, define the major pieces of furniture to be placed in the room and start there. List your priorities for each according to function, comfort, style, or durability. A few strategies to help you get started are listed below:
-Think about the placement of furnishing pieces to maximize your available space. Pay attention to how you will move and operate in that area.
-Avoid round objects which take up more space. Square and rectangle pieces will allow you more function and versatility.
-Look for nesting, hideaway, and multi-tasking furnishings to utilize your area. Murphy beds and sleeping hammocks are great examples of retro designs that are making a come back for small spaces.
-Take advantage of the modern designs that are using everything from the bed frame to chairs as storage pieces to utilize all available space and help keep clutter at bay.
-Look up instead of across for design space. Stacking furniture pieces are a great way to move function up if you are short on floor space.
-Since most contractors finish rooms with white or neutral colors, use this to your advantage with a visual illusion by choosing white furniture that has a small splash of color on the doors, trims, or knobs. This will make your furniture appear to be taking up less space and also give the room a clean, fresh look.
Modern furniture is available through many great retail and custom design companies. Investing in custom pieces may cost a little more, but they offer a higher quality of workmanship, certified earth friendly materials, durability, and longevity. 鈥淕oing Green鈥?is becoming more affordable as information and awareness on the subject increases. Seek out manufacturers that are making furniture with bamboo, FSC Certified wood, organic fibers, natural latex, green stains and sealants, Alder legs, and totally recycled materials. Remember to look for pieces that are fixable and easy to take apart. By extending the life of the item and also be able to separate and recycle the different components at the end of it鈥檚 life, you will be doing your part for a healthy earth and a healthy small living space!
Whether furnishing your college dorm or decorating a small space in your home, Viesso has modern furniture with something to offer everyone and every space! To find the modern furniture to suit your need, be sure to visit Viesso today!
