Living in a small space can pose some challenges when it comes to decorating, storing your stuff, and trying to not feel claustrophobic, but many people around the world make it not only work but look incredibly stylish. How can you follow suit? By getting inspired! There are loads of great books out there on small space design, living, and general awesomeness that can help you turn any place, even the tiniest studio, into something you actually want to show off. Head to your local bookstore or library to check out a few of these must-read (or at least peruse) titles.
Small Space Solutions: Secrets for Making Any Room Look Elegant and Feel Spacious on Any Budget by Libby Langdon: HGTV's Libby Langdon shares some amazing ideas on decorating small spaces that can help you transform cramped into cozy in this book. From choosing a color scheme to making spaces look larger than they are, readers will find loads of professional tips to work with.
Small Space Style: Creative Design Ideas for Making the Most of Your Living Space by Emma Scattergood: This book will help you to learn how to choose paint colors, patterns, and furniture that allow you to you maximize whatever space you have at your disposal. Chapters are divided up by room so you can skip to whatever space you'd like to work on first.
Making Room: Finding Space in Unexpected Places by Wendy A. Jordan: While the ideas in this book might be better for owners than renters, it's still an amazing way to get ideas on how to make use of every inch of your space. There are photos of some of the most amazing built-ins you've ever seen, that can add inches to a space you didn't think had any to spare.
The Smart Approach to Small-Space Living by Susan Boyle Hillstrom: This award-winning book offers up professional advice on how to make a small space look more beautiful and feel more comfortable. There are loads of photos to ogle and ideas are explained in a way that even novice designers can understand.
Living Large in Small Spaces: Expressing Personal Style in 100 to 1,000 Square Feet by Marisa Bartolucci: Let Maria Bartolucci show you how to use imagination and creativity to transform your small space into an amazing personalized, comfortable, and stylish space. The book features peeks inside 33 small homes and apartments accross the US, which is incredibly inspiring for anyone struggling to decorate in limited space.
500 Ideas for Small Spaces: Easy Solutions for Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less by Kimberly Seldon: Whether you're living in a small space because you want to or because you can't afford anything else, you'll find loads of great ideas on how to make your space seem cozy and clean.
Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan: If you've never checked out Apartment Therapy's Small Cool Contest, this book will help catch you up. Within, you'll find photos of some of the most amazing small spaces around the world, often decorated by amateurs just like yourself.
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