The arrangement of small-sized rooms must be approached with special care, since things that look good in large apartments may absolutely not fit into tiny rooms. Novate.ru tells in more detail about the techniques and solutions that visually reduce the space and do not fit into the interior of typical Khrushchev buildings.
1. Wrong size rug
This piece is a great way to manage the available space, but if you pick up the wrong size, it ruins the whole design idea. Too small carpet will get lost, and too large - visually make the room smaller.
Please note that doors that open to the inside of the room should not touch the carpet. The larger the floor area occupied by the soft covering, the more contrasting the color of the carpet should be in relation to the laminate, and vice versa. The key areas in the room are perfectly emphasized by the medium-sized carpet, the size of which will be 2-2.5 meters. Small rugs of a bright shade are best used for accents and laid in front of the bed, under the work table, in the sitting area in the living room. It is important that the feet of people sitting on a sofa or armchair are on the carpet, and not on the bare floor, while the product should be completely visible and act more like an accessory than a functional interior detail.
2. Large and medium paintings
Finding wall decor in a small room is a task with an asterisk, but you can't completely refuse it either. Bare walls evoke a feeling of incompleteness and do not allow the interior to become holistic and harmonious.
Immediately abandon the idea of decorating a room with a picture with a large and conspicuous pattern - the work of art will immediately attract attention, and a static look will quickly allow you to appreciate the small area of the room.
It is better to use as a decoration a few small artistic details that will allow the eye to travel around the apartment and hide the true dimensions of the room. It can be a series of posters, photographs in laconic frames, beautifully designed own drawings, a collection of plates, and so on. Carefully calculated compositions of medium-sized elements are a great option for small rooms.
3. Large furniture
No matter how soft and comfortable the large bed may seem, which you immediately noticed in the store, it is better to refuse to buy if it is intended for a tiny bedroom. This applies not only to the bed, but also to other large-sized furniture, which takes up almost all the available space, leaving no room for maneuver.
The best option would be to consider compact and multifunctional interior items. For example, a bed that is built into a wardrobe, a coffee table that turns into a full-fledged dining table, etc. Transparent objects, as well as hanging furniture and items on thin legs, do not overload a small room.
On a note: Furniture from one collection is also not the best solution. It makes the room simple, banal, deprives it of its zest and individuality, and after a while it becomes boring. It is better to choose items from different collections for the decoration of the room, which will be combined with each other in shape, color, pattern or style.
4. Massive chandelier
If you live in a Khrushchev, then you experience discomfort not only because of the small area of the rooms, but also because of the low ceiling. So that he does not "put pressure" on you and turn the room into a cramped closet, give up the idea of hanging a large chandelier decorated with bright elements. It will draw too much attention to the ceiling and clearly delineate the center of the room, which is not always a good thing.
In small rooms, it is better to avoid large-sized light sources, preferring spot lighting around the perimeter. If light does not enter some parts of the room, take care of additional lamps. For example, a workplace can be equipped with a table lamp, a floor lamp can be placed near the chair so that it is convenient to read in the evenings, and a sconce can be hung over the bed.
5. Heavy curtains
Heavy curtains made of expensive quality fabric can fit well into the interior of large spaces, where they can be admired from a distance. But in small rooms, such a decision is inappropriate. Curtains will take all the attention to themselves and thereby narrow the space. If you do not want a similar outcome, give preference to light tulle or translucent curtains in light colors. They are lightweight, weightless, suitable for any interior style.
By the way, if you want to use textiles to correct the proportions of the room, choose floor-length curtains, and hang the cornice not over the window, but as close to the ceiling as possible. So you can visually stretch the room and create the illusion of high ceilings.
6. Small accessories
Sometimes it seems that a tiny room is much easier and better to decorate with small details: figurines, low vases, candles, artificial flowers in small pots, and so on. Alas, this opinion is erroneous. Accessories really will not take up much space, but they will "split" the available space.
It is better to limit yourself to a few bright details or use a neutral decor that will not be conspicuous and will be a harmonious continuation of the overall design of the apartment. It can be an elongated vertical vase, a rectangular mirror in an original frame. Pay attention to how they fit into the interior, whether they overlap in color with large elements, whether they maintain the style direction. In addition, designers advise to choose not just jewelry that will collect dust, but accessories endowed with useful functionality.
7. Large mirror
Everyone knows that mirrors can visually expand the space. This is true, however, as in any other issue, there are some nuances here. For example, in a small bedroom, you should give up a wall-to-wall mirror. A massive wardrobe with mirrored doors will also look out of place, especially if it is on the side of a bed or workplace - very few people like to sleep or work, constantly reflecting in the mirror. Yes, and when you sleep, you can be frightened when you see your reflection, because you did not expect this at all.
It is better to limit yourself to a small mirror in those areas where you really need it. Find an oval or rectangular model in an unusual frame and hang it on the wall in your bedroom or hallway. If you think the mirror looks too lonely, complement it on the sides with appropriate decor. You can hang lamps, shelves or photographs.
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