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Transforming Small Spaces
A small space can still conjure up a big impact. Clever use of color can help make the most out of every square inch. Open up the possibilities and the feeling of space by looking for ways to use color in interesting ways. Get inspired with ideas from these easy-to-copy designs.
Petite Nook
In a predominantly white room, using black on the lower portion of the walls behind the banquette connotes a feeling of seclusion and intimacy. This attractive contrast between light and dark calls attention to this corner as a perfect place for some quiet conversation.
Office Alcove
Turn a small room into a compact office. Give it moxie by painting a brightly colored focal wall with a horizontal stripe to match. Choose simple, cleanlined furnishings in white to coordinate with the other wall color and balance the impact of your bold accents.
Casual Comfort
Live large in a small space by adopting a monochromatic scheme. By unifying fabric, wall and floor color, your eye can take in the volume of space rather than focus on any one object. These cozy grays and warm beiges instill a look that’s casual, comfortable and classic.
Colorful Corner
One room can pull double duty when you use color to define a space within a space. Choose a dynamic hue for one corner. Carry it onto the ceiling to create the illusion of a separate alcove. This color canopy technique is a fun way to make one small room more interesting.
