So did the “intimate” space the ad or realtor described turn
out to be claustrophobic with barely enough room for the furniture you have,
let alone your design dreams? Fear not. Your friends here at Harlem Furniture
have amassed much design know-how in the years we’ve served Greater New York.
Take a free tip or three from top designers courtesy of us. You too can
maximize your square footage and employ clever optical tricks to enhance your
decor so much that your guests won’t even notice the issue. The appearance of
openness is easy to accomplish, assure the interior-decorator pros. So let’s
get started on magically morphing YOUR small home from blah to “ahh!”
Use Your Corner Space to the Max
Corners seem hard to fill, particularly if you’ve got a
decent-sized flat-screen TV or desire to set up a home office for your
telecommuting and online work. But it’s easier than it seems. Enjoy a
wonderfully engineered corner desk or desk with return on which to park your
laptop. You can even get a compact desk with built-in shelves below the top.
And to enjoy your movies, series, and sports, look no further than a corner entertainment unit. These babies are built with the shelves you need to hold
everything for your optimal viewing and sound experience.
The Mirror Trick
No, we won’t make ghosts appear or your friend vanish with
trick mirrors. Rather, let’s fall back on a design truism: mirrors magnify your
room’s light and create the illusion of more space. And we’re not necessarily
talking about whole-wall mirrors to double the apparent room size. Just a few
strategically placed accent mirrors are all you need! This work equally well
for natural and artificial light. Speaking of which…
Miracles with Light and Color
To make your room appear larger, lean heavily toward brighter
colors. Yeah, we love antique brown furniture too, but blond might be a better
choice in this instance. And while you’re at it, let there be light with
several lovely accent lamps or wall sconces. Horizontal stripes contribution to
the illusion of roominess. Another design tip: go for glossy and metallic
finishes.
Swing by our Bronx, NY store or our other metro location to
see how we can help you maximize your tiny space for the most visual appeal and
utility, all for low prices.
