Thursday, September 17, 2009

Creative Use of Small Spaces

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1. Turn a closet into an office.

Use curtains instead of bi-fold doors. When it's not in use, slide the curtains closed! Using the curtains provides a decorative, as well as functional, element and they don't "intrude" into the space the way bi-fold doors would when opened.

2. Use a window nook for a desk. Notice how they used corbels to support the desk top.
Country Living photo: David Prince

3. Careful planning allows you to get a lot of function from your space. Notice how Amanda has incorporated storage, display, seating and lighting on this wall. Notice, too, that none of this would have to be custom. She used a regular sofa, and you could purchase premade shelving units at whichever price point your budget allows.


Amanda Nisbet Design

4. Reclaim the wasted space under your stairs.


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