Hurricane, Utah just hosted Van Fest; a festival where van dwellers showed off their unique and creative mobile homes. So maybe you’re considering van life? Or maybe downsizing your current abode? Tiny homes have become increasingly popular for many reasons. Some people are drawn to the minimalist lifestyle, the decluttered space, and the essentials-only mindset. Whatever your reasoning for loving tiny homes, we’ll help you make the most of your small spaces. Here are our top 7 tips for decorating a tiny home!
1. Bench Seating
When your furniture is competing for space, It’s important to determine what’s essential and what isn’t. That’s why finding furniture that serves multiple purposes is so awesome. Storage benches are great for so many reasons: they can be pushed against the wall for a small dining room, you can use them for kitchen storage, and they are super stylish.
2. Murphy Beds
Trust us when we say that investing in a murphy bed may be the best decision ever for your tiny home. You don’t have to sacrifice the quality or size of your mattress if you have a murphy bed. If you don’t love the idea of a wall murphy bed, you could always try out a dresser bed.
3. Incorporate Light Colors
Lighter colors tend to make rooms look and feel bigger than they really are. Paint your walls white, beige, or light gray. Then decorate with dark or saturated colors. Colors found in nature give the impression of a clean, healthy house. Lighter colors also reflect light better than dark colors, so lighter-colored rooms will absorb more natural light.
4. Consider Ladders
Stairs can take up a lot of space. Instead of stairs, consider a more fun alternative, a ladder. Stairs can offer more storage, as you can create “under the stair storage”, but if you use a ladder instead you can use that space for other things, like furniture. Ladders are great if you really need to squeeze on space or if you are looking for a way to make your little abode more unique!
5. Install Sliding Doors
This trick will save you so much room: instead of having boring, ordinary doors, install sliding doors. Pocket doors are excellent space savers.
6. Don’t Block Natural Light
Trick your guests into thinking the room is larger than it actually is by inviting natural light. Natural light makes rooms look larger than they are. It’s also a great way to invite the outdoors in.
7. Decorate with Plants
Remember when we talked about buying furniture that has multiple purposes? Well, plants serve multiple purposes too! Not only are they super cute decor, but they also cleanse the air. Air purifying plants can help make small spaces feel less cramped and more open. If you’re feeling really brave, you can grow produce in your home! Also, they add an easy, natural pop of color.
We hope you’ve learned something new about decorating a tiny home! Would you ever live in a tiny house?