Space Saving Tips For Kids in a Small Bedroom

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Small bedrooms often pose a problem. After all, we all need to have somewhere to sleep and somewhere to store clothes and, in the case of a child, somewhere to play. The most obvious space saving tip would really to install bunk beds - but then the wise parent will start think about the safety aspects of a young child climbing a ladder or even sleeping on the top bunk. Many of the newer bunk bed designs nowadays have done away with the ladder and incorporated cube-shaped climbing blocks which are certainly more stable. The other popular idea is the twin bunk bed, whereby the lower bunk extends beyond the upper side of the top bunk. This is great with older children and for teenagers for whom it has proved particularly popular - especially for the slumber party!

There is a plethora of other space saving beds on the market: one of the best space saving tips for kids in a small bedroom is the folding bed that folds completely flat up against a wall when not in use. When folded, it only protrudes 33cm into the room, leaving the whole room as available floor-space for kids to play in. While there are lots of designs on the market, and all of them are well-made, this option is not cheap. To spend this amount of money on a bed would need very careful consideration, not least in choosing the wall on which to attach it: the wall must be a solid wall so, obviously that narrows down some of the options. However, if all the criteria are right, and you can afford it, this option for kids in a small bedroom is absolutely perfect.

Now, one of the more important aspects of any kids room is storage which, in a small bedroom is even more essential. This is where the concept of the integral stairway to the top bunk comes into its own. The manufacturers recognize the necessity of this and have incorporated drawers specifically designed to fit beneath these stairs. Personally, I think this is a great idea. After all, where better to store all those small toys such as the erector sets and the Lego that absolutely always ends up where it shouldn't be. Obviously, you could store bedding and clothes in these drawers, but for kids in a small bedroom, I can't think of a better idea than to use these drawers specifically for their own possessions.

In my experience, there always seems to be one corner of any small bedroom that is simply too poky to fit any specific furniture in. That said, however, this is an ideal place to slot in a column of storage boxes. A trip to places such as IKEA will provide you with an idea of the range of boxes on the market and one of the products they sell is a clear plastic bin with a lid hinged in such a way that you can place half a dozen or more of the boxes on top of each other and still have access to the contents in the lower bins.

While there are many variations on adequate storage solutions and space-saving beds, overall space saving tips for kids in a small bedroom tends to boil down to somewhere suitable to sleep that doesn't take up too much space and sufficient storage solutions to prevent clutter from building up. Getting those two solutions correct and you have cracked it!


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Interior Designing for Small Spaces

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Nowadays, most of us have to live in smaller spaces than we want; the apartments and houses are usually way too expensive, so we need to settle with something smaller and less spacious. Although a small house or apartment is far from what we consider an ideal house, we can still make it look and feel like what we want and need. Effective and efficient interior designing for small spaces is absolutely necessary if we want to create an ideal place for us and the people we love, regardless of space. Sometimes living with less can be more.
When decorating a small space there are a few tips and hints you need to keep in mind:

* Pick a decorating style that fits your needs and your preferences. Flexibility and versatility are the main themes; keeping it minimal is always recommended because in most cases when you put too many things in one place it tends to feel clogged and heavy. A small space should allow you to breathe and when it's too occupied it obviously doesn't allow you to move properly. A clogged small space can also look pretty cluttered even if nothing belongs to the "cluttered" category.

* Choosing small and versatile pieces of furniture is suitable when considering the interior design for small spaces. There are small things that can make a difference; for instance opting for a sofa and a chair rather than a huge complex can make the room look bigger and warmer. Large pieces can definitely add to the appeal of the room, but they have to be quite well chosen in order to allow you to create the ensemble you want without feeling too heavy.

* Even if you do not believe in Feng Shui, it is recommended to consider where to place each item and piece of furniture. Do not place furniture close or in front of doors, try to keep windows free and use the vertical space. Use paintings and wall units to make the room look bigger and more spacious.
* Play with colors; it is known that colors can add to the charm of the room regardless of its size. In some cases, when you have small spaces, you can paint them in light and warm colors and make them appear bigger and friendlier. The color palette is a core aspect of the interior design for small spaces because it can have a soothing effect in the room and in your mood. If you feel like adding some darker tones in parts of the walls or some deep shades you can give some space more depth. Painting pale tones make the room appear larger, while colors such as purple and blue can make the room look playful and nice. Layering colors is another tip you can use, because you can have the same effect even adding a few colors rather than going for a monochromatic choice.

When you have a small space your interior design style should make sure that the space feels good, neat and open.

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Interior Designing Ideas & Colours That Decorate Your Room

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The economic boom that India witnessed in the last decade saw the rise of numerous money making ventures. From cellular phones to junk eateries to shopping malls to interior designing, all businesses have turned out to be high money grossing ventures. High profile business men and top level celebrities started giving their homes a new look and feel and then started publicizing it openly to their masses. You had astrologers giving tarot & fengshui tips to people regarding their home decorations. Such is the modern day craze on the subject that it has become a serious carrier option at par with architecture, which at one time was considered to be the parent in this discipline.
Interior Decoration is quickly gaining prominence. Most socialites tend to have a knack for this profession, since this not only gets them quick and easy money, but provides them alliance to the most influential people in circle. Interior decoration on a general basis is tailor made for rich people who have a trend for life. Their lifestyles not only cater globally to people of similar tastes, but also set trends for people to follow them and their cause. Right from expensive banquets and lounges to hotels and malls every major architectural structure being put up is hiring the best interior designers to give an exotic look that would look appealing to people. Interior design ideas on a professional level require high level of innovativeness and creativity to make the space look peculiar and in the process create an ambience that would suit the theme of the space.
Home decoration is the art of decorating a room so that it looks good, is easy to use and function wells with the existing architecture. The goal of home decoration is to provide certain "feel" for the room, it encompasses applying wallpaper, painting walls and other surfaces, choosing furniture and fittings and providing other decorations like artifacts and sculptures. There is a very thin line between designing and decoration. Interior decoration is generally focused more on finishes, such as wallpaper, paint, window covering and furnishings. Interior design leads to be more integrated with the architecture and might also be involved in room layout, cabinet designs, windows and door placement and so on.
Interior design colour is responsible for glow of your space which in turn reflects the mood and purpose of it’s creation. Colour combination through various paint techniques provides the trick of giving every part of the space a different theme.
Some of the most commonly used colour techniques used include colour washing, sponging & dry brushing. Colour plays an integral part of your décor. It has the ability to alter the perception of space in many ways - by enhancing a beautiful detail, by subduing an undesirable feature, by imposing scale or by simple compensating for the lack of architectural character. So it is important that you opt for the right combinations. Colours give the essential character to any space. Be it the living room or kitchen, bedroom or lounge. Some of the most commonly used decorative colour ideas include Glam Decor, Cool décor, Natural Décor & vibrant décor. Interior decoration is costly and only the rich seems to afford it. Hence if opted for it is important that you ensure that you get the right colours & paints that would suit your taste and last for a long time.
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