Small spaces are often the most difficult to decorate, especially when it comes to choosing colour. Here we explore five great ideas to add colour to the smaller rooms in your home while still making sure they appear light and airy.
1.THE KITCHEN
If you’re not blessed with a huge kitchen, don’t make the mistake in thinking you have to go for all-white walls. While this will increase the feeling of space and light, you can still afford to add some colour too. This kitchen combines soft mint walls with dark units and white tiles for a sophisticated look that is interesting but still remains light and bright.
Top tip: If an overall wall colour isn’t for you, split the wall in half and paint one half white and the other in your chosen pale shade.
Paint used: Granada Green 5
2.THE HALLWAY
Hallways are often narrow and dark which means when it comes to decorating, you need to keep things light and bright. However, that doesn’t have to mean boring as this super stylish space proves. Instead of white, a pale aqua has been used which makes the scheme more interesting while still creating a sense of light.
Top tip: Mirrors can help increase the sense of light and space in a narrow hallway so try grouping together a selection on one wall.
Paint used: Crushed Pine 6
3.THE BATHROOM
Often the smallest room in the house, functionality is sometimes overlooked for style when it comes to decorating bathrooms. A white bathroom suits both contemporary and classic styles and will of course make the overall space feel larger. If you want to add some colour why not copy this look by painting the ceiling in a soft shade such as Blue Seduction and adding a vibrant pop of colour by painting the door in a vibrant shade.
Top tip: Make sure your chosen accent colours work well together by painting large sheets of paper and placing them side by side. Repeat until you find a combination you’re happy with.
Paint used: Pure Brilliant White; Volcanic Splash 3; Blue Seduction 4
4.THE STUDY
Most think that having a small space means you can’t be bold with colour but as this fantastic study proves, being a bold in small doses can create real impact. In this super stylish study, the majority of the wall has been painted white with accent colours used on the lower half of the wall and floor to add interest. As an alternative and if you have architectural details such as dado and picture rails, paint these in an accent colour to add depth to the room.
Top tip: Pull your scheme together by using the same colours for accessories such as lighting and desk accessories.
Paint used: Pure Brilliant White; Javan Dawn 2; Woodland Fern 3
5.THE SPARE BEDROOM
As with kitchen, there’s temptation to paint a small spare bedroom all-white in order to make it appear more spacious. Soft neutrals such as puttys, minks and pale greys are equally as good as white at making a space appear larger but add more interest and depth to a scheme. If you don’t want to go for a colour on every wall, try painting three of them white and one in colour or vice versa.
Top tip: Keep spare bedroom light and airy by choosing white painted furniture and neutral flooring. Add an increased sense of light by adding a mirror or three to the walls.
Paint used: Cameo Silk 2
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