How to Make a Small Home Beautiful- Home Decorating Ideas

Last Updated on June 12, 2024 by Naomi Nimu

We all love the place we live to be appealing to the eye. We don’t have to overdo it, but some changes would make our homes beautiful and presentable.

You might think decorating a small space is a big challenge, but you can still flaunt your style in a small home, like in a huge home. Although the focus might differ slightly when working with a small room, the decorating rules are the same.

These home decorating ideas will transform a small home into a stylish oasis for your guests and family.

1. Hang Art- Adds Visual Interest to a Home

A home does not seem complete until it has some eye-catching art on its walls. Hang art in every room in the house. Art always adds visual interest to a home. It will also complement the décor of the rooms plus bring out your personality and taste.

Here are many art ideas that you will adore.

Hang a large art

You can hang oversized cored paintings in every room. They are perfect for small and big rooms as they will command attention.

A gallery wall

Nothing adds style and colour like a collection of art on a wall. Display photographs or paintings to spice up your home. You can choose small ones and extend them to the ceiling to create the illusion of a larger room.

Art painted on a wall

Transform your home into a resort with a mural. You can buy a wall covering or hand paint it on your walls. Murals are eye-catching and will surely uplift the look of your home.

When buying a mural for your house, select a design that you will like and will match your rooms.

2. Wall Paper

There are many benefits of using wallpaper over painting your wall. Wallpapers add design, colour and character. They are also affordable, unlike paintings, which can be expensive.

Wallpapers are one of the inexpensive ways to spruce up your home. Wallpapers come in many designs and colours, so you have many options.

3. Light

Lighting can open up a small room. A combination of natural sunshine from the windows and electricity brings in warmth. String lights and pendant lighting are an ideal option where you don’t have room for table and floor lamps.

4. Use of mirrors

Mirrors are known for their ability to reflect non-natural and natural lights. They also add the feeling of additional area. They, therefore, give a false impression of more space and light. A person may arrange a variety of small mirrors on the walls or a larger one.

Do not be afraid to use a large mirror in a small space. They will help make a small room feel bigger. Classic and pretty mirrors will add décor to your home.

4. Add Plants-Cleans Indoor Air

Adding green plants to our homes not only enhances the decor but also offers various benefits. They act as natural air purifiers and help in detoxifying our surroundings, making them an integral part of any living space.

Plants are natural air purifiers that absorb toxins, including formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide. These toxins are commonly found in household items such as furniture, carpets, and cleaning products. Green plants help to remove these toxins and improve the air quality of our homes, making them a healthier place to live.

Apart from their air-purifying properties, plants also enhance the aesthetic appeal of our homes. With their diverse colours, shapes, and sizes, they can be placed in different locations, like windowsills or corners, to create a natural ambience.

 Furthermore, plants are incredibly low-maintenance and require minimal care. Occasional watering and a well-lit spot are enough to keep them thriving.

5. Match the Colors Right

This is one of the cheap decorating ideas for your home. Colour is a fantastic tool that can brighten and beautify a place simultaneously.

When picked right, it will give your house an identity, improve mood and even complement your décor. Your walls, floor furniture, and ceiling should have beautifully matching colour combinations.

In short, choose the right complementary colours. You can have a coloured pattern with a white background.

Before picking any colours, you should know their effects on you.

Some colours, such as red and orange, may trigger violence or romance in you.

Blue Color

The blue colour might help you feel relaxed and is a good colour for the living room and reception.

Green color

This is a perfect colour for inner peace and nature. It is good for balconies or places where you grow your veggies or have container gardening.

Grey colour

Grey colours do not evoke emotion and can be used in most places, such as garages, corridors, or anywhere you want to place your colourful furniture. Since it’s a neutral

Pink

This is a colour that is perfect for a girl’s bedroom. It can also go well in the living room if you plan to keep pink flowers there.

6. Design

In the bedroom, create a nice canopy using curtains. Make sure the curtain rods are unique and have some creative ties to make the curtain look more attractive. Plain curtains aren’t as appealing as ones with few touches of colour. Some of the colours should match the home’s tiles, ceiling or furniture.

Dining should have some accent chairs and a coffee table. Candles should be placed for lighting, scenting, plus decorating the house. Have various scent candles assigned to different places in the house?

Have a great selection of tiles to beautify the floors. The bathroom should have different tiles from the rest of the house.

Choosing the right bulb is very important. LEDs are energy efficient and look great. I find lampshades very decorative, especially when engraved in art. They should have different designs, textures, and colours.

7. Get rid of Unwanted stuff

A small home may force you to get rid of unwanted stuff. This creates room for decorations when you don’t have unnecessary stuff.

Make sure you do not have loose cable. Loose cables should be hidden or put in their covers. Loose cables make the house look unattractive.

8. Get creative with storage

Some great storage options may serve as pieces of décor. You may choose furniture that provides additional storage solutions, like ottomans, which can also serve as storage for linen and storage under the bed can be cool cabinetry.

9. Be organized

What is the use of beautifying your small home if it is not organized? A small home will look cluttered and chaotic when with scattered things.

You may not desire to spend your time in such an environment. First, arrange or organize your space properly before thinking of decorating it.

Accessories that are not in use should be put in a hidden utility storage. The same case applies to things that you are not using.

Shoe racks should be placed in a planned place. Door mats should have a dull colour and be well placed in frequently visited places.

Mirrors, lampshades and some art are essential in the bathrooms. Every bathroom needs an air freshener spare tap to wash hands and sanitize. The towels should be in dark colours. 

Every home deserves to be beautiful, well-kept, air-conditioned and with a great smell.