Decorating small spaces

BRING COLOUR AND CHARACTER TO COMPACT SPACES WITH THESE EXPERT INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS

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The secret to decorating a small space is to embrace its natural character, rather than fighting its flaws.

If your room is naturally dark, welcome the hygge aesthetics with cosy textiles and warming hues. If the space is bright but soulless, bring personality with pretty prints that celebrate its lighter feel.

'Decorating small spaces can be enormous fun,' says Joanna Hauptman, co-founder of bespoke furniture brand Hyde House. 'As the area is smaller in scale, the money saved on quantity can be invested in quality. By curating a collection of one's most treasured picture frames, luxury scented candles and objects to dress surfaces, combined with smaller scaled furniture pieces, a tiny haven can be achieved.' Read on to see what the experts recommend for these common questions.

Q.1 CAN I USE A DARK COLOUR SCHEME IN A SMALL SPACE?