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Not all of us have the luxury of living in a spacious house with
spacious rooms and lots of roaming, playing, put-your-feet-up
places.
Most of us have to eat, sleep, work, relax and
dream in relatively small areas: a dorm room, a studio apartment, a
tiny bungalow, a vertical townhouse, a rented room. But just because
we lack space doesn’t mean we have to scrimp on style—or
convenience.
Command Mounting products, which provide the
complete solution to all decorating and organizing needs, shares
these nifty tips for turning your small space into a pleasurable
place that is both good to look at and highly efficient as well.
You’ll find some great ways to increase your living and storage
space, and get stylish on a small and simple budget as well!
1. First, focus on storage. Think of ways you
can store things without needing extra space. Will knick knacks and
magazines fit into a decorative vase or basket? Would gaily colored
boxes or bauls be perfect for those extra clothes, shoes, CDs and
pocket books? You can even use the baul as a coffee table or a side
table to park your mood lamp on. Just concentrate on making more
space and the creative ideas are sure to come.
2. Think vertical. Don’t gripe about the floor
space. Make use of the walls! Create the illusion of height or width
with horizontal or vertical lines that you can paint on. Install a
bookshelf. Hang hooks that can hold pretty scarves or baskets that
hold mail and receipts, change, or paper clips. Add decorative
pictures, vases, or flowers in blank spaces.
3. Let the sunshine in. Don’t paint your space
a dark color. Use sheer curtains to let the light in. Hang mirrors
in various walls. Invest in floor lamps, table lamps, reading lamps
and pin lights and give your space a nice, inviting glow. Draw the
eye to an accent piece like a colorful painting, poster or special
memento. Turn on the charm!
4. If you’re living in a dorm, make sure you
can maximize both study time and chill time. Express your
personality with a blanket or comforter that can be a decorative
piece too. Get crates and fill them with CDs, books, notes and
memorabilia. Personalize your space with posters, pictures, concert
tickets or varsity pennants. Add cheer to your college years!
5. If you’re living in a loft or studio, think
chic. Define spaces by using rugs and arrange furniture around those
rugs. Use moveable partitions, movable bookshelves and versatile
furniture. Maybe use a futon instead of a bed, and roll it out of
sight in the daytime. Love your constantly evolving space.
6. With 3M Command’s array of hooks, clips,
cords, picture hangers and spring clips, create “special
effects” on your space. Command hooks and tapes are strong enough
to hold as much as five pounds of weight and will leave no scratch,
tear or stain on walls or any surface you use. You can change your décor
and stuff around any time you wish and make everything new when you
like it.
Command products are available at Ace Hardware,
Handyman Do-It-Best, DIY, True Value, SM Workshops and other leading
hardware stores. For more information, call 3M Philippines at
813-3781 to 95 or visit www.commandadhesive.com.
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