Interior Design – Smart Small Space Decorating Ideas

Step inside HGTV designer Alexandra Hutchison's 640-square-foot main floor, which includes her living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Get her decorating tips for creating a cohesive look from one room to another, adding unexpected pops of colour and designing practical built-in storage.

In this video you'll see before and after shots of her home renovation. In the entryway, Alexandra used bold blue paint to add interest to the space, and applied the same blue paint to the living room ceiling for drama. Using a vintage mid-century modern teak chest in the living room provides ample storage. The warm wood tones continue in the kitchen where teak-look cabinets and wood-panelled walls around the dining area create a sense of luxury. Alexandra created a restaurant-like dining nook with a velvet-upholstered kitchen banquette that doubles as storage. Over in the small principal bedroom, neutral-toned grasscloth wallpaper with a hint of gold creates a cosy vibe. Re-arranging the bathroom layout made the space practical, and it now features porcelain wall tiles and herringbone marble floor tiles.

[theColouringPage]

Love it! Especially the pops of blue everywhere

[Lawry]

Wow!!! What a great home. Yes it is a small amount of space, but it just shows how great planning can make it live big. Absolutely brilliant.

[piaforbes]

I love beautiful, cozy homes. This is one!

[robyndismon]

' The bathroom that we inherited.'? Interesting statement. Fridge and cabinet surround is epic AND goals!

[solsticesolitude]

The space looks huge, warm, and inviting!

[DinNDee]

That is a really beautiful house.  Finally, something with some color as well.

[bunnymad]

Gorgeous. Funny how you guys use the saying..."A sight for sore eyes" differently than we do down under. A sight for sore eyes here is a good thing. lol. Love what you did, love the blues and contrasting colours. Thanks for sharing your home. xx

[suaquavi]

You're a good designer. You've obviously had a well thought-out plan.

[britjessica]

Finally, a home with personality!  I love the artwork throughout.  The Wedgewood blue ceiling is something that sounds tacky to me, but it's actually lovely to look at.  Great home!

[alexandramoorshead]

Such a lovely space. Warm and inviting throughout.

[UnseenSpirit]

Just the right balance for me. It is a small space (many YouTube channels tall about small spaces but show examples of large rooms).
There's the greys and whites that I like with colour. There's functional furniture that is not too cluttered.

[debbyalder]

Hi Alexandra
I was a little unclear ... Was your front entrance shared by your tenants? I would also have loved to see the shower as well.
Where your pretty pooch was ... Was that a rear door? Where did your washing machine go??
I thought you made the absolute most of your space and I would need all the storage you put in .... Very creative use of space! The bulkhead in the lounge worked really well.
I loved the colours and how it blended from room to room! I loved that it didn't look like a showroom but your home and you achieved your goal...it is elegant with a luxurious feel!! The paintings are gorgeous!
Currently we are building a new home (Melbourne, Australia). I am getting some wonderful inspiration from videos like yours! I have some pieces of furniture from grandparents etc. that I need to include ... I hope I can make my home look as together as yours is as well as still including my mismatched pieces!!!!
Thank you for sharing! Best wishes and enjoy your home . Debby

[rneustel]

I love everything about this space! It has lots of color for one thing. Well done.

[kristitilves]

I absolutely love your home. PERFECTION

[kb]

This is such a warm beautiful space. I love it! Love all the natural light too.

[tamarabrownutube]

I absolutely loved the decor and hoe the space was utilized. It appeared so open. My favorite was the dining area!

[Jo-wwei]

Great job, has a bit of a Parisian flair as well. I also see a bit of American New Orleans flair. Love it!! So well put together. Seems everything has a story, which is what make a home. Perfect!! Xx
I'm American, and this is fantastic.

[scottbrown]

Brilliant! I enjoy her work! What fun!!

[dishappywithlife]

Thank the LORD!!! COLOUR!!! Loved your home, warm, cozy, not WHITE!! Lol 😂

[joannawalsh]

This is so thoughtfully well done..! ❤