Split the room into a top, middle, and bottom, then stack designs likeLego blocks.

Plenty of Plants

Small rooms often suffer from weak ventilation and disuse.

Theyre also lively and innately colorful, ideal for animating a dreary space.

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These are easy ways to keep items in place that also bring their own homespun charm.

String Lights

The illusion of space is often achieved most easily by changing the lighting arrangement.

Opt for more slender, airy furnishings.

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Cut down on the thick, solid feel wherever you could and choose decorations that fade into the background.

Many will get stuck, unable to decide.

Others will want to paint it forty different colors, all of which clash.

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Still others will be daunted by the painting process and it will mar their entire decorating experience.

Rather than fretting, decorate the room, then let the natural hues determine the paint.

Think At Eye Level

Most peoples eyes land around 57 from the floor.

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In galleries, most art is hung at this level to keep patrons interested.

If youre decorating a place, getting that single layer right can be the difference between success and failure.

Begin by merely making the eye-level of the room attractive, then flesh out around it.

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Dont Overtheme

Its easy to get a good idea and beat it to death.

A few sand dollars alongside nautically-striped bedsheets is a cute notion.

A little goes a long way in a single room, so theres no need to pile on.

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Draw Focus

A focal point is a simple way to make a place come together.

Focal points usually exist at the opposite end of the room from the entrance.

Walk in, see where youre staring, and put something there.

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Doing a whole house in circus tent colors is obnoxious.

Do it in a room, and you’re able to chalk it up to temporary insanity.

If youre out of ideas, throw absolutely every madcap notion at the problem and see what sticks.

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Small, Swappable Accents

Accents in a small room should be likewise pretty miniscule.

Rely on Prints

A major piece with a nice print often solves most of your troubles.

Aim for Comfort

Cozy is always the word to consider when decorating a single room.

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Ugliness is quickly forgiven in the name of comfort.

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Ignore the Rules

Its your place.

Dont let anyone tell you the right way or wrong way to do it.

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Paint it black from top to bottom and give everyone a black light to see their own fluids.

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Ignore the Rules - small room decor

Aim for Comfort - small room decor

Rely on Prints - small room decor

Small, Swappable Accents - room decor

Stand Out - small room decor

Layer Your Lighting - small room decor

Draw Focus - small room decor

Don’t Overtheme - small room decor

Think At Eye Level - small room decor

Thin Out Your Furniture - small room decor

Wear Out The Walls - small room decor

String Lights - small room decor

Master The Mason Jar - small room decor

Hide Everything In Plain Sight - small room decor

Plenty of Plants - small room decor

Think Up - small room decor