Thanks to the Internet it's never been easier to find inspiration for your home. However, sometimes the fabulous homes we see online could make you feel green with envy - does everybody else live in a better home than you? No, so let's get real when it comes to home decor.
We Brits live in some of the smallest homes in the Western world and so chances are you you don't have a vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling windows or room for a grand piano. But even if you do live in a modest sized home there are tricks that you can use to make the most of the space you have available.
FrithRugs blogs like to keep you up to date on the latest trends, but that doesn't mean you have to follow then. Some may not be relevant for your space. You can introduce the latest trend with some carefully chosen accessories such as a rug - and so country cottage could just mean a floral rug not floral wallpaper.
In a small space you need to be careful about colour. Red walls will not work - keep the walls and flooring as light as you can, but if you must have red, have a red rug and a few cushions.
Lighting is crucial in small spaces, let in as much natural light as you can and invest it some good lamps that should be strategically placed. Large mirrors are also great for reflecting light and making a room feel bigger
You should also think about which furniture to buy and where to place it. Don't buy a huge sofa that will overwhelm the room, it will only make the space look smaller. The more floor space you can see the bigger you room will look and so if you can move things off the floor then do it. So ditch the book shelf for floating shelves and put your TV on the wall rather than on a stand.
As a general rule when placing your rug in a small room, try to get around 8 inches of floor between the edge of the rug and the wall. And finally, don't forget your space may suit a rug that is circular or even a half moon.
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