Tiny homes, unlike the more endowed, spacious ones require a gentle touch, lots of planning, and a willingness to learn from your mistakes.
These are 8 of the biggest small space design mistakes that you could be doing as well as suggestions on how you can change them according to Apartment Therapy:
Not thoughtfully customizing and maximizing the storage space you do have
Any space, big or small, all have potentials for maximizing storage - we're looking at you vertical space, under-the-bed space, over-the-door space and more. There are plenty of organizing trades that you can pick out like lazy susans, tension rods, shelves above doors, etc. It just takes taking inventory of the storage that your humble home came with and discovering ways on how to take it to the next level.
Using out-of-proportion furniture
Use proportions to guide you in your design decisions. This means that you should know that extra small furniture doesn't necessarily have to be in extra small spaces. For instance, a big sectional that stretches from wall to wall can actually look better in a tiny room compared to an extra small love seat as it may just accentuate the fact that the room is small.
Having too much of everything
When you have a minimum space, it only makes sense to also keep your possessions to minimum. This means that you can't indulge to your collecting urges and having tons of anything, from pots and pans to art furniture. Once you see how pairing down have made your space seem airier, that's when you will find the pleasure of controlling yourself from having too much of everything.
Not thinking it through
Having a small space requires that you sit down with a floor plan and some scale furniture to test layouts. This will help you find the best way to make the most out of your space by experimenting on ideas - like going for double duty furniture. Your first furniture placement instincts might not be the best ones - and the best solution might not come to you without some thorough planning, first.
Breaking the space up too much
Avoid making your space feel compartmentalized and cluttered; do not break up your space into even smaller areas by going reckless with layouts, room dividers, wall paint, and even rug use. Consider continuous, unbroken floor and wall surfaces if your space is feeling too tight.
Being afraid to go bold
While light colors will help make a small room feel bigger than it maybe is, dark wall colors also provide that dramatic and luxurious effect to any space. It's just a matter of committing to one design direction and really milk it.
Not using negative space to your advantage
It is important for the eyes to have a point of rest when scanning a room. So don't crowd your room with belongings; not every well needs art in the same way that not every sofa needs a coffee table.
