Small rooms: See tips on color palette, furniture and lighting

Architect Marina Carvalho shows how to create a functional bedroom with project examples

Small apartments are a trend today. With cities becoming increasingly saturated and with a very high cost of living, it is difficult to find and maintain large properties. Furthermore, the trend for large and integrated social spaces has ended up leaving the space reserved for bedrooms even smaller. But contrary to what many might think, a more compact room does not necessarily mean furnishings that feel cramped and do not offer the structure and feeling of comfort you dream of.

According to architect Marina Carvalhoat the head of the studio that bears his name, the interior architecture of a small room it can be designed in such a way that there is nothing left to lose. The secret is to analyze the dimensions so that every centimeter is used efficiently.

“Disproportionate pieces give the perception of an even smaller environment, without respecting the minimum circulation that residents must have,” he adds. At the sides of a bed, for example, it is necessary to consider a minimum distance of 50 cm.

Color palette

You lighter and more neutral tones They are great options for smaller bedrooms, as this palette contributes to the perception of space, making the area much larger.

“A white base will always be a nice alternative,” emphasizes Marina. With this basis evident in the carpentry and walls, the possibility of splashes of more intense colors in small dots of the room, as in bedding, decorative items, carpets, cushions and curtains.

The professional suggests the application of, maximum three colors, to eliminate the risk of saturation and visual pollution. “This analysis must be considered very carefully, because if it is exposed on the wrong surface, the effect is reversed,” he advises.

Furnish without wasting space

Since every centimeter in a bedroom is precious, the decoration, in addition to enriching the aesthetics, must also be precious strategic. In these cases the architect follows the “less is more” philosophy, since using too many decorative elements means overloading the space. The suggestion is to separate the elements for the walls and others for the furniture, but always making sure that the elements enhance the harmony between them.

” Wall elements They are good alternatives to avoid wasting space and compromising circulation,” he explains. As for objects that require resting on a surface, shelves and niches are places where residents can store personal items and books.

Functional furniture

For a dormitory customized and according to the needs of the residents, the best option is the custom-made furniture, as they make it possible to use the entire area. However, Marina underlines that, although it is an effective solution, this type of furniture is not mandatory for small rooms.

“If you can’t include custom bedroom furniture, simply use the Correctly sized furnitureas it makes no sense to include a giant bed in a small room,” he warns.

Efficient lighting

Since it is a space that awakens the desire to rest, the lighting in each bedroom must first and foremost offer comfort to the residents. The best option is to invest in lamps that give lightness to the space: versions with white and yellowish tones made the environment more welcoming and pleasant. But when it comes to small rooms, placement and lighting make a difference.

The architect advises that the clarity is indirect and through embedded parts such as wall lights and chandeliers. “This light must be punctual and is generally present on the headboard and in specific points such as the wall units, making it easier to see the objects arranged inside”, concludes the professional.

Source: Terra

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