Living in a Smaller Home
More downsizing seniors are being lured to the simplicity and affordability that small homes bring.
For seniors trying to play it safe in the softening housing market, a smaller home may be the way to go. Smaller homes tend to not only be more affordable but more energy efficient.
With a small home, you don’t have to sacrifice design or functionality. Use the following tips for making a small home feel not so small:
- Decide on the room’s primary function and let that guide your decorating ideas.
- Keep color, furniture, lighting, and accessories in proportion. No large furniture should be in a small room. Small furnishings will enlarge the space.
- Show the legs on your upholstered pieces. This creates a feeling of space and light and allows the eye to travel across the room and see “through” furnishings.
- Keep tabletop accessories to a minimum. Have no more than three tables in a room including a coffee table and side tables. If you have a large collection of accessories, display them in rotating groups.
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