{"id":4886,"date":"2025-06-10T15:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T19:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/?p=4886"},"modified":"2025-06-16T10:18:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T14:18:22","slug":"big-ideas-in-small-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/big-ideas-in-small-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Ideas in Small Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>People always come to me asking how they can do a lot with a little. If you\u2019ve got more kids than square feet, or your kitchen is your living room\u2026and your dining room\u2026and your office, you may need a little help from a little guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you\u2019ve come to the right place cause I know a thing or two about all things small! Let\u2019s make your small space fun, functional, and full of possibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SMALL SPACE BASICS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we even go near what furniture to buy, let\u2019s talk about the bones of your space. Take a look around\u2014do you get a lot of natural light? Are there windows? What materials are used on the floors\u2014are they all the same or do they vary from room to room? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using neutral even-toned colors throughout your small space is a guaranteed way to make your home seem larger than it is. When you use a neutral palate the eye feels like it goes on and on and on, so your space feels the same! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/small_dink1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/small_dink1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/small_dink1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/small_dink1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/small_dink1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/small_dink1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re more of the bold type and favor lots of color on the walls, be conscientious of which rooms get the most natural light and use your color there\u2014the last thing you want to do is close your space in. If you\u2019re not quite sure, go for a neutral palate on the walls and add pops of color with your furniture and decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of walls\u2026use them! Your walls are your friends. Placing mirrors opposite windows casts more natural light around the room. Hanging large art or turning a wall into a gallery feature filled with family photos and art prints makes a big impact in a little space. Install wall sconces instead of using floor lamps. Using the wall for your lighting frees up high-demand floor space!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of your ceiling height\u2026even if it\u2019s lower than you wish. Taking drapes to the ceiling draws the eye up and makes every room feel bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GO MULTIFUNCTIONAL<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in a small space means we don\u2019t always get a designated office, spare bedroom, exercise studio, or collectible bird figurine display room (just me?) \u2014 but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t incorporate those needs into existing spaces! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kids1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kids1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kids1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kids1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kids1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kids1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Create zones with rugs, curated decor, and complementary color schemes. That way if you steal a corner of your living room for a makeshift office it feels both cohesive with your overall design and like its own defined area. Tuck small exercise equipment like free weights, bands, and yoga mats into decorative baskets so they\u2019re at hand when your living room turns into a sweat zone, but stay hidden when unused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose furniture that does double duty. A deep sofa can double as a cozy guest bed. Plush cubes work as a coffee table and when you have guests over, they can function as spare seating. Your dining table can easily transform into a workspace, just make sure you get cushy dining chairs if you plan on sitting for a long time! If you don\u2019t have room for a dining table, pick an island that works as a dining table when guests are over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DON\u2019T SLACK ON STORAGE<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>In a small space, spare storage is key\u2014and I\u2019ve got tons of options to help you hide away linens, seasonal decor, clothing, and more! Bedrooms and living rooms are the easiest places to sneak in storage in unexpected places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0003_Montana.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8060 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0003_Montana.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0003_Montana-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0003_Montana-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Opt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/bedroom\/bedroom-sets\/p\/20085863\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">storage bed<\/a> instead of a traditional frame. You can use the drawers to tuck away clothing or go for a bookcase headboard and feature your favorite reads!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Go for a storage sofa in your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/collections\/living-room-collections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">living room<\/a>. My <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/sectionals\/p\/20089870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Playday Collection<\/a> has both storage and doubles as a spare bed for overnight guests. <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/sectionals\/p\/20083037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0004_Playday.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8034 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0004_Playday.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0004_Playday-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0004_Playday-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/p\/20061022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"984\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-13-at-12.01.22-PM-1024x984.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4897 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-13-at-12.01.22-PM-1024x984.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-13-at-12.01.22-PM-300x288.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-13-at-12.01.22-PM-768x738.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-13-at-12.01.22-PM-1536x1476.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-13-at-12.01.22-PM-1168x1123.png 1168w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-13-at-12.01.22-PM.png 2010w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Even my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/dining-room\/c\/dining-room-sets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dining sets<\/a> feature spare space. My Montana Dining Set has drawers for napkins, table cloths, and cutlery and the bench has storage too!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HOT TAKES ON SMALL SPACES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do little things in every room to regain space, extend the eye, and maximize functionality. Check out these hot takes on small space solutions\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/coffee-tables-end-tables\/p\/20083055001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0002_Bettie-Tables.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8037 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0002_Bettie-Tables.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0002_Bettie-Tables-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0002_Bettie-Tables-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/c\/end-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TABLES<\/a><\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Nesting tables are a great solution for providing flexible table space that you can tuck away when you don’t need! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/dining-room\/c\/dining-chairs-and-benches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">CHAIRS<\/span><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">They don\u2019t just have to be chairs! If you are seriously lacking in seating, use a chair as an end table, and then when you have guests over you can use it for spare seating!<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-at-11.14.17\u202fAM-964x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8039 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-at-11.14.17\u202fAM-964x1024.png 964w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-at-11.14.17\u202fAM-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-at-11.14.17\u202fAM-768x816.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-at-11.14.17\u202fAM.png 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SmallSpaces-kidsroom-singlecubby-1020x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4900 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SmallSpaces-kidsroom-singlecubby-1020x1024.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SmallSpaces-kidsroom-singlecubby-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SmallSpaces-kidsroom-singlecubby-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SmallSpaces-kidsroom-singlecubby-768x771.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SmallSpaces-kidsroom-singlecubby-1529x1536.jpg 1529w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SmallSpaces-kidsroom-singlecubby-2039x2048.jpg 2039w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SmallSpaces-kidsroom-singlecubby-1168x1173.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/kids-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">KIDS ROOMS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Kids bedrooms are the perfect place to stash a spare bed for when you host overnight guests and need to do a slumber shuffle! Bunk beds are a huge crowd-pleaser, and trundles are great when you need to tuck a bed away.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/bedroom\/c\/beds-and-headboards\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">MAKE A <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">STYLE STATEMENT<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">In bedrooms, try using fewer pieces, but go for style. A statement piece of furniture makes a space seem bigger, so long as there aren\u2019t tons of other pieces cluttered around it.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0000_Bettie-Bed-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8036 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0000_Bettie-Bed-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0000_Bettie-Bed-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BDF_2025_SmallSpaces_0000_Bettie-Bed-1-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-at-11.10.41\u202fAM-1024x582.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8038 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-at-11.10.41\u202fAM-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-at-11.10.41\u202fAM-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-at-11.10.41\u202fAM-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-at-11.10.41\u202fAM.png 1384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/home-decor\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FINAL TOUCHES <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">An editing eye is paramount in a small space. Decluttering is a fast and free way to regain much-needed territory in your home. If you don\u2019t love it, lose it! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Go for reflective finishes in your decor\u2014mirrors, metallics, glass, and acrylic touches all will reflect light tricking the eye into thinking your space is larger than it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And finally, have fun! Try things out. Experiment with non-traditional setups. Find what feels like home and make your space work for you! Don\u2019t sweat the small stuff\u2026embrace it! Your home can do more than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People always come to me asking how they can do a lot with a little. If you\u2019ve got more kids than square feet, or your kitchen is your living room\u2026and your dining room\u2026and your office, you may need a little help from a little guy. 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