Decorating A Small Space
Decorating a small space can be incredibly challenging!
And I'm not just speaking in theory, but I'm actually speaking from
personal experience.
About two years ago, my husband Matt and I moved from a
house that was over 2000 square feet into a condo that is 834 square
feet. None of our furniture fit, so we ended up selling and giving
all of it away. Our "new" closets were tiny, so we had to rid
ourselves of most of our wardrobes, only keeping those items that we
really needed and wanted. Our 42" television that fit perfectly in
our house now seems like the hugest eyesore in our tiny condo living
room. Our queen-size bed fills up most of the floor space in our
bedroom, leaving almost no space for any other furniture. I've had
to learn to use the stovetop as a countertop, as the kitcken is severely
lacking in space. I could go on and on, but I think you get the
picture. Actually, to call these issues "challenging" may actually
be an understatement. Sometimes, the words "infuriating" or
"frustrating" seem more appropriate.
But I know that the situation is not hopeless.
People all over the world live in small places--some MUCH smaller than
my own--and they manage to do it with tremendous organization and great
style. So, as I journey down this road of finding out how to live
in a tiny space with my husband and my three furry children (a black
lab, a calico, and a Siamese), I'll pass along things that I learn to
you. Together we'll learn how to make our small spaces organized
and functional without sacrificing style.
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