When it comes to interior design, some homeowners naturally devote most of their attention to major, primary areas in the home. Spots like the kitchen table and countertops or the main rug in the living room are the kind that generally draw our focus, and with good reason – these often define both the aesthetic and functional factors of the space.
At Ivy Interiors, however, we’re here to remind you that the smaller, secondary spaces in your home deserve love as well. Our interior design professionals are here to help you source the perfect materials to furnish every smaller area that might be present in your home. This two-part blog will detail several of the spaces we’re referring to, plus offer a few general themes you might consider for decorating them.
If your home has an attic space that’s large enough for people to spend time in, you have numerous options for making into a usable area. Some homeowners with multiple occupants might choose to convert this space into an extra bedroom, while others might prefer it as a private office. It could even be a relaxing parlor area in certain home designs.
In many attic situations, it’s important to assess the vertical space available. Many attics will come with pitched ceilings that match the home’s roof shape, so you’ll usually want to keep the standing areas of the room near the middle while placing furniture items toward the walls. When it comes to seating, also be sure no one is at risk of banging their head when they stand up (or sit up, in the case of a bedroom setup).
The entryway to your home is one of the most important visual areas, one of the first guests will see and a space you’ll interact with often during day-to-day life. One item we highly recommend in the foyer or entryway is an area rug or mat of some kind – these serve both aesthetic and functional purposes in many cases, plus help define a shoe-placement area or other basic details when people enter the home.
From here, you might consider a few other appropriate accents. Many homes include an accent bench or some other minor seating space, while others use a console table or platform for placing keys, mail or other items.
A breakfast nook describes a small space in the kitchen area, sometimes one dictated by the room’s shape but sometimes essentially created by your furniture placement. Some people use bistro tables or other smaller such options – the goal here is to offer a nice little side seating and conversing area without interrupting the overall flow of the kitchen. Pieces that fit into a wall or corner are great options here.
For more on design options for the smaller spaces in your home, or to learn about any of our interior design or home furniture services, speak to the staff at Ivy Interiors today.