Love rustic decor, but you're putting it in a room about the size of a closet? Never fear! Here are some tips for rocking your rustic decor in a small space.
The paint – light vs. dark
Conventional wisdom is that light-colored walls are best for small spaces. However, designer Candice Olson, of HGTV's Divine Design, says it's not the color, but the contrast that can make a small room feel claustrophobic. If you're going to use dark paint, then make sure the floor and ceiling are the same color as the walls, or only a couple of shades lighter.
If that's not possible, you're better off with light paint. Remember: it doesn't have to be white! Tie it into your rustic decor by drawing on colors like green, gold, tan, and blue. Avoid big, bold, contrasting patterns too -- they're too noisy for small rooms.
Mirrors, mirrors, everywhere
Mirrors are great to have in small rooms because they reflect the light and make everything seem bigger and brighter. A nice big mirror on one wall (perhaps opposite a window) will give a small room the illusion of space.
Rotate your rustic decor
Too many knick-knacks can make a small space feel cluttered. Much as you may love your rustic decor, resist the urge to put out every single picture frame, turkey call, or deer antler that you have. Pick a few pieces and rotate them out. It's an easy way to update your rustic decor, and it will keep the room feeling spacious.
Multipurpose furniture
Look for furniture that serves several purposes in your rustic decor. A table can act as both a desk and a dining area. An ottoman can be a seat and storage. A day bed, with plush pillows, can double as a couch. Look for rustic decor that's slim and open, and avoid pieces like giant, overstuffed chairs. As much fun as they are to sit in, overstuffed furniture will eat up a lot of space that you don't have. Slimmer pieces will fit much better.
However, that doesn't mean they have to be small. One large piece of furniture, like a bed, can help with the illusion of making your room larger than it is.
Bonus tip:
Don't forget to have fun with your lighting. One really fantastic lamp or ceiling fan can give your room a lot of personality and punch up your rustic decor. You could also look into recessed lighting, which will help open up the room with a lot of light.
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