Tricky Spaces: Decorating the Challenging Parts of a Home

 

 

Every home has its own personality, whether it’s a few hundred years old or a new build. But with this uniqueness, unfortunately, comes plenty of challenges. There are plenty of difficult and tricky parts of the home that can be tough to decorate, and in this guide, we’re going to take a look at how you can deal with the issues. Let’s get started right away!

 

Narrow areas

Do you have a long and narrow room that you struggle to make look its best? It’s a common issue, and it can be a challenge to fix. There are a couple of ways of dealing with the long, narrow room problem. First of all, try to put all furniture on one side, to give yourself plenty of space on the other. You can hang artwork on the opposite walls, hang a TV, and break up the pace with a couple of armchairs in each corner. The second method is to use furniture in the centre of the room – build out a central seating area, for example, and free up walkways on either side.

 

Weird nooks and crannies

Lots of homes have strange little areas where it looks like the builders ran out of ideas. These little nooks and crannies can be tricky to fill due to a peculiar shape or an apparent lack of purpose – but it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, you should see these areas as unique to your home, and embrace them as a good thing! Perhaps you could transform a nook into a simple reading area, or just lean a large piece – such as a mirror or lamp – to fill it.

 

Kitchen boilers

If you have a boiler in your kitchen, there’s no doubt it has annoyed you in some way more than once. They are unsightly, bulky, and can get in the way a lot, especially if your kitchen is small. They are, however, essential, so you need to be creative in your approach. Try building a boiler cover for your unit – there are plenty of guides online that will give you a fantastic finish. But don’t forget to ensure you allow your plumber access so they can perform boiler services on the unit. In some cases, you might even be able to build an entire cupboard around the area, giving you a lot more storage, too.

 

A cramped hallway/foyer

A lot of homes have incredibly tight entrance halls, and most people think there is little you can do. And given that it’s one of the biggest areas of footfalls, it can be quite a significant problem. However, with a little care and attention, you can make spaces like this attractive and functional. Use narrow tables to free up space, and also give yourself an area for keys and phones. Thin shoe storage containers are another good idea so that you can keep the area tidy and safe from tripping hazards. And finally, don’t be afraid of showing artwork – just make sure it hangs high enough to keep out of the way of people coming in and out.

 

 

 

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