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How to Make Small Spaces Feel Luxurious

  • December 21, 2017
  • Written by Shelby Deering
  • Photography by Dustin Peck
  • Styled by Ally Whalen
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When interior designer Ally Whalen refreshed this Charlotte, North Carolina gem for an artist homeowner and her family, one of the goals was to ” use a cleaner aesthetic and color palette that was calming.” This mission is perfect for small spaces–soothing colors and clutter-free rooms have a way of feeling more open, airy and well, larger.

Related reading: Why you shouldn’t be afraid of color in a small space

Ally shares her tips for choosing correctly-scaled furniture for a room, saying, “There are apps that people can use now that can help them space plan like a pro. Take measurements of your room and figure out what size sofa will fit in your space to allow enough room to walk around before making that large purchase.”

A generously stuffed sectional fills the room perfectly making this small library feel a bit more grand.

Her top tip for styling a diminutive space? “Keep things simple.” She adds that it’s important to “avoid cluttering your home.” “Choose items that have meaning and are important to you, which may mean scaling down and decluttering.”

Simple vignettes also allow special pieces to shine. This sideboard is adorned with a painting the homeowner painted herself.

Looking for more small-space inspiration? How about this post on small-space solutions for a awkward sized bedroom. 

Of course, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram,  Facebook and Pinterest to get your daily dose of cottage inspiration! 

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