Thursday tip # 9 - small rooms

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/98162/Stamford-Bedroom-Detail-traditional-bedroom-austin"><img alt="Stamford Bedroom Detail traditional bedroom" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/98162_0_8-0439-traditional-bedroom.jpg" width="335" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/bedroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/austin" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/12999/Hugh-Jefferson-Randolph-Architects" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects</a></small><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">There are many options when one has to decorate a small room.  These ideas are built on the principle of keeping all aspects of the decor as minimal and connected as possible. Since this is the look I prefer in any room, small rooms are never a challenge and I even prefer them.  </span></small><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><small><span style="font-size: small;">choose a monochromatic colour scheme (as above)</span></small><small><span style="font-size: small;">, or a neutral one with pops of colour </span></small></li><li><small><span style="font-size: small;">keep accessories in one colour range (in this room it's brass)</span></small></li><li><small><span style="font-size: small;">use multipurpose furniture ( stacking tables)</span></small></li><li><small><span style="font-size: small;">consider adding a shelf for storage/display to move things  off the floor</span></small></li><li><small><span style="font-size: small;">use multipurpose accessories (lamp that looks like a sculpture; interesting mirror instead of art work; beautiful boxes that can be used for storage</span></small></li><li><small><span style="font-size: small;">use many textures instead of bold patterns (in pillows, window treatments)</span></small></li><li><small><span style="font-size: small;">use furniture that is in proportion to the room</span></small></li><li><small><span style="font-size: small;">keep the lines of larger pieces simple</span></small></li><li><small><span style="font-size: small;">when choosing artwork focus on one striking piece and have anything else play a supporting role.  </span></small></li><li><small><span style="font-size: small;">use strong verticals to move your eye up (long drapes, vertical art work, tall slim lamps)</span></small></li><li><small><span style="font-size: small;">use your window as a backdrop for the placement of a prominent piece of furniture (bed i or chair)</span></small></li></ul></div>

Thursday tip # 9 - small rooms

Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects There are many options when one has to decorate a small room.  These ideas are built on the principle of...

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