1 GO DARK
Contrary to what you might think, dark colours can add depth to a small room and, with the right finish, even bounce light around, as shown in this room by Melissa + Miller Interiors. ‘We highlighted the room’s size, or lack thereof, with dark tones, lining the walls with a Phillip Jeffries textured paper to create real warmth.’
Melissa Urdang Bodie, co-founder, Melissa + Miller Interiors
2 PATTERN PLAY
Bold geometrics, small-scale florals, candy stripes – all off-limits in small spaces if you subscribe to this rule. Happily, it’s confidently broken by designers all the time. It’s about strategic choices. ‘Use the deliberate combination of contrasting patterns, colours and textures to create a bold statement and point of view that allows the mind and eye to wander…
