Ideas For Designing With Limited Space and Budget

Make the Most Out of an Unused Nook

With limited space for a proper dining room, an extendable table and chairs are cleverly arranged against an otherwise awkward staircase wall. Pretty patterned wallpaper, a sunny yellow tabletop and chair pads, and a trio of framed artwork liven up the eating nook.

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Introduce Nature-Inspired Decor

A white, streamlined kitchen gets a dose of personality with a large, ombré blue rug that resembles the nearby ocean, colorful backsplash tiles, playful monkey bookends, and pops of bright yellow. Introduce a beach-inspired accessory with this Aquamarine Ombré Rug, which also happens to be on sale!

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Create an Inviting Entrance

An initial glimpse of the inviting interior reveals a vibrant color scheme loaded with patterns.

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Don't Be Afraid to Mix Patterns

Mixing patterns not only works, but it makes a huge design statement when paired with modern furniture. Pick up this bold geometric wallpaper here.

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Create Focal Points With Colorful Paint

A thick stripe of hot pink paint behind the sprawling sectional balances the bold turquoise accent wall. I also love the impact of echoing patterns in a variety of accessories, like the coordinating rug and artwork.

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Minimal Furnishings Call For Bold Pops of Color

An incredibly minimal seating area suddenly becomes compelling with hot pink colorblocking.

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Creative Storage Doubles as Interesting Decor

This section offers creative alternatives to decorating walls. Instead of hanging traditional shelves or painting the wall in a solid color, shadow boxes and a diagonal, two-tone paint job prove to be much more interesting.

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Paint a Vertical Rainbow

A tall stack of brightly painted crates serves as another example of inventive organizing solutions. For an even larger unit, check out this Ikea DIY.

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Cover Wooden Beams in a Hot Accent Color

I've seen plenty of wooden beams and the occasional neutral coating, but emphasizing them with a shock of electric pink to complement the bench pads is just brilliant!

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Get Cozy With Communal Dining Benches

Long communal benches maximize the amount of people that can sit and enjoy the table together. Snag a similar-looking bench here, but consider recovering the woven jute pad with a cheery fabric.

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Make Each Piece Count

When each element is highly stylized and well designed, a minimal work space can be surprisingly inspiring.

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Create Bold Color Repetition With Ordinary Objects

The repeating pops of yellow and turquoise from everyday desk supplies creates such a simple but high-impact style statement. To achieve the look, pick up a similar task light and coat it with turquoise spray paint.

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