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By FrontDoor.com | Published: 9/25/2008
Tailored furniture, like this chocolate sofa, tends to look best in smaller spaces.
Make Sure Your Furniture Fits the Space
Organizing a small space starts well before you move in. When living in small spaces, it's important to find furniture that is in scale with the size of the room. Start preparing for your move by measuring your furniture to see it if fits.
"Large homes can easily accommodate oversized furnishings, but a smaller space will feel cramped and stuffy," says Monica Ricci, founder of Atlanta-based Catalyst Organizing Solutions.
If you're moving from a larger home, you may also have too many pieces of furniture. Texas designer Dawn Burns-Pratt, ASID, recommends using masking tape on the floor to visualize the size of each piece. This will also help you think about how you'll arrange the furniture in your new pad.
If you've got bulky or extra pieces, sell them through consignment or classifieds and use the money toward buying smaller stuff that won't overwhelm your new square footage. Tailored furniture tends to look better in a small space than big, overstuffed pieces do. Also, choose furniture with visible legs to establish a more open, airy feel. But don't fall victim to "doll house syndrome" -- buying furnishings that are too small to be comfortable or practical.
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