Ep. 39 - 3 Tips For Designing For Small Space with Heather Hough

Today I was in downtown Lancaster City, PA with a local interior designer named Heather Hough. We talked about designing for small spaces and rooms, something quite common in urban settings and in townhome communities.

Heather shared Three tips of hers for getting started with small spaces:

1) Think functionality - take the time to look at your spaces from a living perspective. What activities will be performed here, or there in a room? Breaking up a large open space into smaller workable spaces may be necessary.

2) Choose furnishings that complement the design idea - look for multipurpose items that can perform different tasks while looking good. An example would be using an ottoman with storage inside rather than a coffee table in the living space.

3) Don't be afraid to decorate - use color (Heather's a big fan of color as a style cue) and natural light in addition to textures to set off each space. Beware differing sheens, however as they tend to distract the eye. Have fun!

Heather is passionate about design and would love your comments here or at hdesignr@gmail.com to schedule a consultation. If you like our show please subscribe...as always comments welcome.

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