Designing Your Small Space - Design Lesson 18

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5 жыл бұрын

So many of us live in small spaces and there are so many challenges when space is lacking. I always tell my clients that I can't create space that doesn't exist, but I can definitely make use of the space you do have in a more creative and efficient way so that you're maximizing every square inch! So let's get to it...
These are my top 10 design tips for living in a small space. I hope you enjoy the video and all the tips! IMAGE SOURCES BELOW!
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xo
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IMAGE SOURCES:
Tip#1
Marie Kondo's book: www.amazon.ca/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308/ref=sr_1_2?hvadid=230011098643&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9061009&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4778400020950101531&hvtargid=kwd-336931675096&keywords=life+changing+magic+journal&qid=1553406084&s=gateway&sr=8-2&tag=googcana-20
Photo2: www.ippinka.com/2017 /02/26/life-tips-of-the-week-185/
Tip #2
Sofa1: www.crateandbarrel.com/rochelle-apartment-sofa/s236563
Sofa2: theultralinx.com/2016/07/minimal-interior-design-inspiration-48/
Tip #3
Hairpin: www.industrialbydesignco.com/products/copy-of-28-steel-hairpin-legs?Social&Pinterest
Clear Coffee Table1: www.mydomaine.com/decade-trends/slide3
Clear Coffee Table2: www.apartmenttherapy.com/5-furniture-pieces-perfect-for-a-small-living-room-244581?
Sofa Leg: www.katelavie.com/2016/12/our-new-sofa.html
Tip #4
Large Coffee Table: about-ruth.com/2018/05/15/40-cozy-small-living-room-decor-ideas-apartment/cozy-small-living-room-decor-ideas-for-your-apartment-09/#main
Cocktail Tables: www.pinterest.ca/pin/ASDz6HjfU32elPv_qhnHsz6EtC9dO4a6NO-y3Hh11JCJzCu1_lzWtT4/
Nesting Tables: www.structube.com/en/vinci-set-of-2-marble-nesting-tables-04-06-47?pid=22589
Tip #5
Wall Sconce1: pBNwSdBmh9cQ/
Wall Sconce2: stylecaster.com/nightstand-decor/
Floor Lamp: www.mydomaine.com/ikea-lighting-ideas/slide11
Tip #6
Closet Curtain1: www.pinterest.ca/pin/248542473160850499/
Closet Curtain2: www.pinterest.ca/pin/509891989059228651/
Tip #7
White space: wswestelm.like2buy.curalate.com/c/item/c015dfb7-6cae-4e82-9068-df9ae759ab4c?id=iASxPlCD&l=like2buy
Colorful space: www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/living-family-rooms/g2310/small-living-room-decorating-ideas/
Tip #8
Bed Storage: www.roomandboard.com/catalog/bedroom/beds/wyatt-bed-with-storage-drawer?Camp=pinterest_+12/01/18+
Bench: www.pinterest.ca/pin/ASZAJa5AOyK52hgF95I9_Egn4YWp86SDIj0pgSOGRRCGtx05RpAtehk/
Cubes: www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/living-family-rooms/g2310/small-living-room-decorating-ideas/
Tip #9
Open Shelves: www.homestolove.com.au/renovation-of-a-post-war-bungalow-in-brisbane-4656
Pegboard Wall: estliving.com/northcote-house/
Tip #10
Mirror1: www.pinterest.ca/pin/87398049005372129/
Mirror2: www.pinterest.ca/pin/694258098785813181/
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@bbbadkitty9638 5 жыл бұрын

There are hundreds of designers out there now but you have good, practical advice that makes sense. We just moved to a smaller space and you are helping me make it a home.

@ramose83 Жыл бұрын

Here in Germany, we have as a standard specially in big cities studio apartments with a size of ca. 30 m² including of balcony and bath and entrance hall ... I have doing most of all advices intuitively; so I am very glad that you have cofirmed those ideas which I had to do simply because of lack of the space.

@diepchanhhung 4 жыл бұрын

Just love love love all the ideas, especially the Pegboard wall, which is stunning and functional

@beautypablotamarini7315 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Olga! You are scientist for living spaces.

@Designchickee 5 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching!

@missarchaeologist 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another wonderful, informative video. I especially like your concise advices, further underpinned by visual examples. I live in a 65sqm flat, and through the years learnt to shun overhead lighting with the exception of the dinningroom, bathroom, and kitchen areas. This creates opportunity for manipulating our perception of space; leaving parts in partial shadow tricks the eye into believing the room is larger (it may sound contrary, however it truly works). Another thing is thinking outside the box when it comes to furniture functions.

@Designchickee 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with all of this! Thanks so much for watching and your kind words. :)

@soniatriana9091 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! These are all fantastic suggests/examples! Thank you so much!

@Designchickee 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@tanjagolden5402 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Great advice

@BluebonnetShelley 5 жыл бұрын

Love your practical ideas! Thanks!

@Designchickee 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jenniferrogers3735 Жыл бұрын

Hi Olga recently started viewing your videos. Truly appreciate your summary at the end. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, it is helpful.

@Designchickee Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're finding the videos helpful and enjoyable! Thank you for your kind words! :)

@dalcloud8873 5 жыл бұрын

I put a wetmop swiffer cloth on my swiffer vaccumme. That way I don't even need a mop. The one with open windows scent is lovely.

@patriciamccrea8236 4 жыл бұрын

Great info!! Thanks!!

@Yahparya 5 жыл бұрын

Very organized, concise and optimistic video. You won me over! Will be watching. Many thanks 🙏🏽 💜

@Designchickee 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice of you to say! Thank you!

@rosekelley5159 5 жыл бұрын

Please, give some specific tips for a small kitchen. This was so helpful!

@Designchickee 5 жыл бұрын

Ooh... I like this idea for a video! Thank you!

@roadrunner7203 4 жыл бұрын

White and maple wood 👍🏼

@lindashelton4364 4 жыл бұрын

Great! very talented

@sharfaakassiem 5 жыл бұрын

Fab video!

@shifan6392 5 жыл бұрын

Great informative video....please make a video how to decorate a small modern home

@nettiesanders676 3 жыл бұрын

please can you help with ideas for a dining room with no windows please. it is off the kitchen which has natural light ,but lighting ideas would be very helpful, thankyou. love watching your videos and follow all the time

@lisaroy6454 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the informative video. Interior designers know how to design small spaces. You can take inspirational design ideas from Stiely Design. They will make the transition smoother according to your designing needs. Once again thank you for your suggestions.

@nitumishra4653 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative video

@lailimade 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I am just loving your videos, I've binged on them all day long I wanted to send you a design Q but it was so long and i wanted to include pictures so.... I sent it to your instagram. I hope that's okay! Thanks for putting yourself out there and making awesome videos :)

@rosie40ify 5 жыл бұрын

can you please give some decorating advice for a beach house thats not all blue with the usual shells and anchors!

@brendawahlberg7341 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video!

@Designchickee 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@wladapoljakova7006 5 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and it's so helpful and comprehensive! Thank you for your effort! I'd looooove a video about toilet designs. Not bathroom, but specifically teeny tiny guest bathroom types of spaces with nothing else but a tiny sink and a toilet. Bathroom stalls in restaurants and hotels are often so well designed, with dark colors, natural materials and a lot of character. Though the only thing I usually hear as advice is "use white on everything so it looks bigger"? I think that's futile on less than two square meters (10-15 square feet). I want my toilet to have lots more character, because where else to explore and go crazy than in this tiny space that doesn't matter that much to the overall vibe of your house?

@nesifisher9916 3 жыл бұрын

Use wallpaper to cover all walls and ceiling. It is BEAUTIFUL. But you have to find the RIGHT wallpaper. They have some very good wallpaper out now. It's back in style. Even have good QUALITY to them. And yes you can use wallpaper in a bathroom.

@zahria 4 жыл бұрын

Like os an understatement. Wish I could give you a few more likes!

@majolicaaaaa 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please share some advice on how to mix wood? I am thinking to do a wood floor and a wood wall in same color tone, not sure if that’s going to be too much?

@jackl6322 4 жыл бұрын

How do I choose between an entryway table or a bench for a very small 32" section of wall in the entryway? The 8' X 10' entry is not terribly small but a double-door coat closet takes up most of my only wall space. Our home is open concept and the entry is exposed to the dining area and the great room. To make things more challenging, the light switch is on that 32" section of wall that I need to decorate. If I could send a photo, I would. I don't believe I can via KZfaq comments. Thx for any feedback!

@GudeFella 4 жыл бұрын

I would love it if yo decorated a room from floor to ceiling and tell us where you got each piece and the paint colors as well as the price.

@lovechangesus 2 жыл бұрын

Having done the curtain closet door before, I hated it very quickly. It creates visual fatigue that just won't stop.

@Designchickee 2 жыл бұрын

Visual fatigue! Lol

@ladonnamangile2040 2 жыл бұрын

I have a rectangular fairly narrow space. I’m getting ready to a full remodel. My room has 6 windows currently at one end and two doors on one wall. I recently hired a designer but plans did not fit space. Starting over. Can you do a video on designing a kitchen with obstacles not able to change?

@shifan6392 5 жыл бұрын

How to decorate a dry wall..plz include all kind of styles

@trendylocsbyginna3617 4 жыл бұрын

I want to freshen my living room. I want to make it fresh, airy and warm at the same time 😅. Thinking of a white colour with grey tint. I also want to try something usual which I have not seen it anywhere. I want to create a coving with led light and I want to hang my curtains on the ceiling behind the coving So the led lighting will between the curtain and coving. I hope it makes sense. Would this work?

@kiwifin 5 жыл бұрын

Hello. I have a lounge that has two parallel walls that are long and two short, opposite each other. A balcony and large window is the opposite wall as you walk into the space. Which is a short entry and window wall. I'd. Love to paint my walls a dark grey. One of the long walls has an office doorway near the balcony door. Should I do the entire room or specific walls? And what type of dark grey? And the best complimentary colours if I should only do specific walls? And which walls would be best to paint the dark grey? And should I use the same colours in the office, and which walls to help compliment each other. Thank you in advance!

@susanbalfour6802 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do you have any information on the wall lamp with swing arm over the couch at 4:01? It's great.

@susanbalfour6802 5 жыл бұрын

Found the answer. It's from Lampe Gras (thanks Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör); see Pottery Barn Leighton Adjustable Wall Sconce for less pricey - although not black - version.

@pomilganotra2744 5 жыл бұрын

Please tell how to decorate accent wall?

@alisah2570 2 жыл бұрын

Hi can you do a segment on accent chairs having a small space I have a one sofa living room that opens to dining only 2 people can fit on a couch. Most accent chairs are just that accent lol. I need comfy accent chairs for family and guest for convo and while watching TV. Problem most comfy chairs are big and bulky to big for my small condo size living/dining room combo. Any suggestions would be great.

@Designchickee 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll be working on some new small space videos very soon! Stay tuned and thank you for watching and for the suggestion!

@FeduGina 5 жыл бұрын

those spaces was huge in comparison to our rental. I would like to see some modern and pretty multi purpose furniture for the multi purpose rental room 😜