As reported by The Augusta Press in March: A tiny Home Village is coming to Augusta!
In November, I decided to take a trip during Thanksgiving. I hosted my aunt and uncle and rented a home in The Highlands. The photos on AirBnB looked great and I was excited to get away.
When we got to the home I was, at first. a little shocked. It was a tiny home!
It was almost like two tiny homes; one perched on top of the other. There was no interior staircase. You had to take the deck stairs down to the lower level. What was nice is that we each had our own self contained home, or apartment! The top level had a living room, large eat in kitchen, bedroom and bath.
The lower level, where I stayed, had a living space, dining area, small kitchen, bedroom and bath. It worked out really well and the spaces were appointed in such a way that we didn’t feel as if we were in a tiny home!
Let me consider some design details that could aid in making a space appear larger than it is.
Overall, you have to consider creating a sense of openness. You want to reflect light and maximize vertical and horizontal spaces.
Use light wall paint and select whites, off-whites, light grays or pale blue. Use a light paint that reflects lights and make the walls appear further away. Always paint the ceiling a light color. This will draw the eye upward.
Use tall windows and doors if possible. Hang your window treatments high to emphasize vertical lines and make the room feel as tall as possible.
Consider using a light wallpaper that has vertical stripes to make the wall seem taller.
Free up floor space by using wall shelves and storage.
Mirrors can be your best friend. They can reflect light from a window. They can also give your room a certain visual depth to make the space feel bigger. Consider using mirrored furniture.
Don’t use bulky furniture. Use furniture pieces with legs that allow light and air to flow under them, creating a sense of openness. Use low profile furniture that leaves more vertical space above.
Try to find furniture pieces that have dual function. Keep it minimal! Consider floating furniture if possible, opening up the wall space.
As far as lighting, consider ceiling light fixtures, wall sconces or floor lamps that direct light upward and outward.
Keep it simple and uncluttered. Use a consistent color palette and keep your flooring the same throughout. Choose light and breezy fabrics. Minimize decorative items.
You can enhance the perceived size of a space making it feel more comfortable and inviting.
