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Ideas for Decorating Small Spaces

A room doesn’t have to be small in style because it has minimal square footage. No matter what your interior decor is, Blind & Shutter Gallery has some great ideas for decorating small spaces near St. Petersburg, Florida, and we’re excited to share them with you.

Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades near Saint Petersburg, Florida (FL)

The Right Lighting Makes a Difference

Natural light is one of the best ways to enhance the appearance of small spaces, but you want to be able to control it. When the sun sets, it’s important to have layers of light to help prevent dark corners from making a space look cramped. Overhead lighting is fine, but you should incorporate various ambient lighting sources, like a table or floor lamps and track lighting.

During the day, consider custom sheer shades like Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades to make the most of sunlight by diffusing it throughout a room to create a soft, pleasant glow. With their opaque vanes sandwiched between sheer panels, you can take full advantage of light in a small space or rotate the vanes closed to enjoy privacy when you need it.

Create a Focal Point

Concentrating most of a room’s accents in one part of the room may seem counterintuitive, but placing objects throughout the space can make it look cluttered and claustrophobic. Place items together to create a focal point for maximum impact. You can place a piece of statement art above your sofa or create a gallery wall using favorite family photos or prints. A central area of visual interest will also keep the eyes engaged so viewers won’t notice the room's small dimensions.

Go Minimalist

Minimalism is one of the most straightforward decor themes to make work in a compact area. Look for multipurpose pieces, like ottomans or coffee tables with interior storage. Seek out furniture with clean lines, and always choose furnishings with legs. The space between the floor and the bottom of the couch tricks your mind into thinking the room is more spacious.

We offer some excellent options from Hunter Douglas when it comes to minimalist window treatments. We love Designer Roller Shades because they have a simple, accessible design and operation. Hundreds of fabric and color combinations make it effortless to find one that blends with your interior. A range of opacities, from sheer to opaque, allow you to choose the perfect amount of light and privacy. The Duolite® system offers increased functionality by nesting an opaque liner behind a sheer front shade. Roller shades have minimal light gaps and an optional blackout system for enhanced light control, making them an ideal solution for windows in small bedrooms.

Choose Neutral Furniture

Neutral is not a synonym for bland. Choose objects in a light tone but with compelling textures or shapes for that luxe touch for your smaller interior spaces. Curved edges and intricate details, like buttons or fluting, add visual interest to a piece in a neutral color. If you can’t live without a fun pop of color, an accent chair will do the trick. Placing your furniture in an orientation that blocks corners will also make a room appear more spacious. The mind is a powerful tool, but it’s also easy to deceive, so keeping corners out of sight will prevent you from seeing the exact dimensions of a room.

Contact Us

Blind & Shutter Gallery has been your premier Hunter Douglas Gallery for more than 20 years, and we’ve outfitted thousands of windows in rooms of all sizes. We offer cornices and other top treatments to give your windows a polished appearance without adding bulk.

Call us at (727) 823-2929 to get in touch with a member of our team or request a consultation online. Our showroom is in St. Petersburg, and we’re happy to serve the surrounding area, including Clearwater and Tampa, FL.