Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space
Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space
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| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
Most small space advice tends to
operate under the assumption that you're willing to sacrifice
personality in favor of the illusion of a few more square inches of
room. But we think this project by Los Angele-based Taylor Jacobson proves that you can live large within the limitations of your floor plan. Jacobson shared the rules she "broke," with Viyet.com, and why you should follow suit.
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| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
Many automatically
dismiss patterned wallpaper for fear of overwhelming a room. Yet the
allover pattern draws the eye up and around a room, adding interest that
can distracts from the tiny space.
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| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
Small-scale furniture
throws off the proportion of a room (and can be a little uncomfortable).
Instead of fitting in a lot of furniture, focus on a few full-size
pieces.
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| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
We're not sure how
dining rooms fell out of favor — they provide a place for conversation
and entertaining, and can also function as a workspace. While you might
not be able to fit in a table for 10, you can get a lot out of a
smaller-sized table. Just keep the lines simple, tailored, and
streamlined.
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| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
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| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
Instead of asking every
item in a space to go double-duty, Taylor chose a few distinctive
pieces that suited this homeowner's lifestyle — like the bar table. As
with accessories, accent furniture should be well-edited.
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| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
Like the fear of ornate
wallpaper, the resistance to combining patterns for fear of
overwhelming a space can be a strong habit to break. A good place to
start thinking outside the solid box? The bedroom, where bedding offers
an easy way to mix and match.
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| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
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| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space
|
| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
Most small space advice tends to
operate under the assumption that you're willing to sacrifice
personality in favor of the illusion of a few more square inches of
room. But we think this project by Los Angele-based Taylor Jacobson proves that you can live large within the limitations of your floor plan. Jacobson shared the rules she "broke," with Viyet.com, and why you should follow suit.
|
| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
Many automatically
dismiss patterned wallpaper for fear of overwhelming a room. Yet the
allover pattern draws the eye up and around a room, adding interest that
can distracts from the tiny space.
|
| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
Small-scale furniture
throws off the proportion of a room (and can be a little uncomfortable).
Instead of fitting in a lot of furniture, focus on a few full-size
pieces.
|
| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
We're not sure how
dining rooms fell out of favor — they provide a place for conversation
and entertaining, and can also function as a workspace. While you might
not be able to fit in a table for 10, you can get a lot out of a
smaller-sized table. Just keep the lines simple, tailored, and
streamlined.
|
| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
|
| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
Instead of asking every
item in a space to go double-duty, Taylor chose a few distinctive
pieces that suited this homeowner's lifestyle — like the bar table. As
with accessories, accent furniture should be well-edited.
|
| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
Like the fear of ornate
wallpaper, the resistance to combining patterns for fear of
overwhelming a space can be a strong habit to break. A good place to
start thinking outside the solid box? The bedroom, where bedding offers
an easy way to mix and match.
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| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
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| Rules Worth Breaking In A Small Space |
