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5 tips to avoid mistakes when decorating small spaces

Custom furniture, making the most of every corner and light tones are some tips that can work when decorating a small space!

By Redação

Submitted at Feb 13, 2023, 6:00 AM

05 min de leitura
68 m² apartment with timeless décor and plenty of wood. Designed by Natália Lemos.

68 m² apartment with timeless décor and plenty of wood. Designed by Natália Lemos. (Produção visual: Andrea Brito Velho / Foto: Leo Costa)

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Apartamento de 68 m² tem décor atemporal e repleto de madeira. Projeto de Natália Lemos. (Produção visual: Andrea Brito Velho / Foto: Leo Costa/CASACOR)

Although a small space is more welcoming , intimate and much sought after nowadays, it is not such a simple task to plan the decoration of a space with reduced footage. Therefore, the advice is that everything is very well planned so that the space do not become polluted and difficult to circulate. To help you with this task, we have listed 5 useful tips to help you make the most of every small space in your home. Check it out!

1. Respect the circulation spaces in the rooms


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Aline Cangussú - Espaço Alive por Aline Cangussú. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2022. (Gabriela Daltro/CASACOR)

Before thinking about decorating the areas, remember to ensure there is enough space to move around the place. This makes it easier to use the room and prevents the space from being compromised.

2. Choose small, light and bright furniture


Apartamento na Vila Mariana, em São Paulo, produzido pelo Estúdio Auna e Studio Monfré Arquitetura

Apartamento na Vila Mariana, em São Paulo, produzido pelo Estúdio Auna e Studio Monfré Arquitetura / (Mônica Assan/CASACOR)

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(Alexandre Suplicy/CASACOR)

When coloring the walls, choose light shades of green, blue, gray, violet or more neutral colors. These colors bring lightness and give a feeling of spaciousness to the space. Dark colors, on the other hand, give the impression that the walls are areas are smaller than they actually are.

4. Use glass in decoration


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Ticiane Lima - Casa Tempo, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021 (MCA Estudio/CASACOR)

One tip is to opt for glass tables, as they create the impression of lightness and spaciousness.

5. Make the most of corners


SP Estudio - Casa Ninho, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021.

SP Estudio - Casa Ninho, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021. (MCA Estudio/CASACOR)

A good tip is to install shelves or countertops . Choosing custom furniture is also a great option because it takes up space in a functional way.