HOW TO DEAL WITH A SMALL ROOM OR A LOW CEILING: INTERIOR DESIGN INSIGHT AND TACTICS

Smaller rooms or lower ceilings are not unusual in many appartments or condos, especially in Europe or the United States. When a developer builds rental units or inexpensive housing, this is a sure way to keep costs down.

So many of us, whether owners or renters, probably live or have lived in such a disadvantaged space. What can we do? Actually, a design professional can employ many tactics to overcome the problem, such as:

1. Use very light colors, preferably white, on the ceiling and walls. By the way white is considered an all-time classic. Plus, today it's the color of choice for minimalists.

2. Install mirrors on two parallel walls to offer the illusion of a deeper space.

3. Use soft and bright lights to illuminate the ceiling. Preferrably, a floor light aiming and diffusing the light beam towards the ceiling.

4. If installing ceiling tiles, make sure the joints are not parallel to the walls, but preferrably at 45 degrees relative to them. Again, the tiles should be of a lighter color.

5. Be creative in placing furniture. Try to purchase smaller pieces; larger pieces of furniture would be out of scale and would overpower a room. Also, very important, place very few pieces of furniture, so the space is not consumed by furniture and appears smaller than it is. Needless to say, in a rather small room, it's senseles to have both a coffee table and a dining room set. Use the former to save space and be more casual.

6. Avoid placing accessories such as an umbrella stand or a coat rack on the floor. So the floor has more walkable area and appears larger than it is.

7. Avoid clutter and try to keep the space always organized.

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