As my children moved out of the house my significant other and I moved to a smaller apartment. At first it was a bit hard to adjust to the smaller living space, but over time we found some amazing ways to design and decorate our new home. In some ways it even became  better than our previous one!
I would love to pass on this knowledge I have acquired, as I know it can help a lot of people out there. The key is finding the right balance between functionality, comfort and style. Follow these 10 decorating tips and you will make the most of the space you have, while still letting your personality shine through.

Carefully Delineate Separate Areas

Every inch counts in a small living space so make the most of the room you have. Rather than trying to work your space around your furniture, focus on buying pieces that will work with you and serve more than one function. A bed can be folded into a sofa for watching TV, a hollow ottoman can be used for storage and a dining table can have built-in drawers for dishes and cutlery.

Rethink Unused Spaces

When you think about the best way to make use of a space, it’s critical to think vertically as well as horizontally. Tall, narrow and independent storage systems are your best friends when trying to get the most storage out of the least amount of space. High storage solutions can also work great as dividers between two separated areas of the house.

Use an Organization System