Secrets of visual expansion of space
A window, even a small one, will visually increase the space.
Another win-win option for expanding space is mirrors. This could be a large mirror on the wall, or a mirror mosaic, or mirror tiles on one of the walls.
A mirrored ceiling is not suitable for a small room. There is a risk of a “well effect”, when the walls will psychologically put pressure on the person who is in the shower.
Even a small window can visually enlarge the space
Lighting also affects the visual appearance of space. In a small bathroom, it is appropriate to use spotlights on the ceiling, which can be combined with lighting on the walls in the form of neat sconces. The light should be soft.
Lighting also affects the visual increase in space
You should try to use the maximum number of mirror and glossy surfaces
A small bathroom area is not a death sentence at all; with proper design, it can be successfully furnished and can be turned into a comfortable and stylish room, even in a Khrushchev-era building.
Decor and accessories
Since the room is small, you should not weigh it down with many decorative elements. The decor should be useful and harmoniously match the style of the bedroom. In accordance with the chosen style, it is appropriate to hang one large picture or several small ones above the head of the bed. Their frame should not be dark and massive.
By following the basic recommendations of designers, even from a small bedroom, you can create a stylish, modern and functional place to relax.
Recommendations for arrangement
Comfortable room design 4 sq.m. or 5 sq.m. assumes that special design techniques will be used in the design process:
- For proper organization of space, the bed can be placed on the podium. In this case, the housewife will have a place to store necessary things.
- The layout of rooms of small square meters involves the use of multifunctional pieces of furniture. In a tiny bedroom, the sleeping area can be transformable.
- If the construction of a cabinet is necessary, its design should be small-sized, narrow, but tall. The closet can occupy the entire space from floor to ceiling.
- The doors on this design should not be hinged. The best option is a sliding system.
- Windows in a small room do not need to be covered with thick, lush curtains. It is more rational to decorate the window opening with a light curtain or Roman curtains.
- To create a cozy environment, the number of decorative accessories should be minimal.
Concluding the topic, we note that in fact, there are not so many ideas for planning a tiny bedroom of 4 or 5 square meters in the photo. A small room cannot accommodate a large number of pieces of furniture and accessories.
Therefore, the best solution is to use minimalist style ideas. A minimal amount of furniture, decorative accessories and a couple of accents will allow you to competently organize a small space.
Suitable interior style
Experienced designers do not see a problem in decorating a small bathroom measuring four square meters. You can successfully arrange all the necessary items in it and at the same time achieve complete harmony in the interior.
Heeding the advice of interior designers, for a small room they use the following stylistic trends of the interior: ultra-fashionable High-Tech, Minimalism, as well as Retro style, Provence, English style.
Modern Minimalism and High-Tech are perfect for a small room. Its main principles are strict asceticism, laconicism, and functionality. This interior lacks everything superfluous, it is restrained and minimalistic. A shower room is used instead of a bulky bathtub, and glass and metal materials visually increase the space.
High-tech and minimalism are good for a small bathroom
Classic English style, Provence, or Retro are also appropriate in a small shower room. This style involves the use of mirrors, which also increase the space.
Small exquisite lamps and small pots with fresh flowers will add coziness and harmony to the room.
Provence is appropriate in such a shower and bath
Additional shelves will help make the space more comfortable
Light
A small bedroom should be bright - this is the law. You should not decorate the windows with heavy curtains, blank curtains, massive cornices: roller Roman blinds, blinds, some unusual original designs made of light fabrics will be very appropriate. It happens that in a two-by-two bedroom there are no windows at all. And the lack of natural light will have to be compensated with artificial light, placing the lamps in such a way that they are not conspicuous, but provide enough light.
Whatever the size of the bedroom, you have the power to make it cozy and comfortable by showing imagination and ingenuity.
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Room decoration
For a 4 by 4 living room, you should choose finishing materials that will occupy a minimum of space, hide the shortcomings of the room and emphasize its advantages.
Floor
To make the living room stylish and cozy, it is recommended to lay on the floor:
- Linoleum is the most popular flooring material and has a good price-quality ratio;
- Laminate is able to imitate natural wood or stone, has an affordable price, and is resistant to temperature changes;
- Natural wood, solid boards or piece parquet. The wooden floor looks luxurious and is pleasant to walk on barefoot. Main disadvantages: high cost, fear of moisture.
Light parquet on the living room floor looks great
Advice! It is recommended to lay parquet or laminate flooring diagonally to visually expand the boundaries of the room.
Walls
The following should be used as wall covering:
- Paint. Painting is a simple and cheap finishing method that allows you to preserve the usable area of the room. It is quite difficult to damage the painted surface of a wall, so this particular material is relevant for houses where children and animals live.
- Decorative plaster. It is durable, practical, easy to clean, breathable and can mask minor defects on the walls.
- Plain wallpaper. The cheapest option is regular paper wallpaper. This is an environmentally friendly, but short-lived material. It is better to choose among models with a vinyl or non-woven base.
Using drywall you can make any shaped structure on the wall and decorate it with photo wallpaper
Advice! If the owners don’t like plain walls, you can choose wallpaper with a print, but the pattern should be small. Large patterns visually reduce the size of the room.
Ceiling
To finish the ceiling in a small square room, professionals recommend choosing one of the following options:
- Painting. This is a simple process that takes little time. In addition, you can choose any shade you like for the living room.
- Whitewashing is a cheap and simple finishing method.
- Wallpaper. They will help hide minor imperfections in the ceiling, are inexpensive, and have a wide selection of colors and textures.
- Stretch ceiling. May have a matte or glossy surface. The latter, due to the reflection of light, creates the illusion of additional space.
A stretch ceiling with built-in lighting looks very elegant in the living room interior
Advice! Installing spot ceiling lights will illuminate individual areas of the room and visually make it more voluminous.
Living room lighting ideas
Most ceiling lights are insufficient at best to complete a living room layout.
- Recessed ceiling lights are a common choice in renovations and are often included as a special feature in new homes. They are relatively inexpensive to install and operate. Additionally, recessed fixtures allow you to emit a huge amount of visible light over a large space.
- The downside is that recessed lights do not provide the best illumination for the specific applications found in our living rooms. Even when set on a dimmer to control their harsh light, having an unfiltered light source directly overhead can cause eye strain.
The right table lamps for a completed living room will add a cozy ambience to your space. The quality of the filtered light will help create a warm and relaxing space where you can spend time with your guests.
