As a design writer living in a one-bedroom apartment, I used to lust after square footage. Wouldn’t my style decisions and decorating projects be so much easier if I just had the same space as all the projects I spent my days researching? However, experience (and many conversations with interior designers) has taught me that small spaces never have to feel like ‘less’ — they just demand bigger thinking. This is true when it comes to trends, too.
The rules for decorating small spaces have been an indispensable guide for my own home. Beyond the principles, though — what about these new and noteworthy looks? Frankly, some of this year’s interior design trends just won't work in a smaller house. As much as I love the idea of sprawling out on a dual-aspect sofa island, for example, it simply wouldn't fit in my living room! Rest assured, though, the alternative doesn’t have to look or feel anything like a compromise.
