Kathryn’s room is obviously well done with multi-purpose items. This is really beneficial if you’re in a similar situation in which space is extremely limited but the desire to have everything fit perfectly is a must. Looking around her nursery, you can learn a lot.

Shall I point out the clever way she took advantage of the shelving in the first picture? Did you also notice the baby shoes there? And what about the books? Talk about a great place for storing two items that can easily get lost or get in the way and using them to decorate the walls.

Also, don’t miss the hanging baskets on her walls. This is also a fabulous way to get items out of the way and provide yourself with a lot of storage without taking up floor space.

The first thing I noticed about this room was the very clean and simplistic look and feel. Like all rooms on this site, it’s not a big room, but it has a very ‘open’ feel to it. It’s well done as a home office and nursery.

I think a lot of the praise comes from the nice tiles. Like Tara, if you’re looking to turn a small bedroom into a home office you could consider putting tiles down. You could pull the carpet up and purchase the necessary items (tiles, etc.) and tile the floor yourself. Or if you’re not up for the job you can get it professionally done.

Tara also did a wonderful job by painting one of the walls green. Although this can be done for any sized room, I’ve read that painting one of the walls in a small room a different color (from the others) can give the impression that the room looks and feels bigger.

It depends on what color paint you use, but the color that Tara used—a green or greenish color has been suggested for small rooms. As I take a close look at the color, I can see why. It not only opens up the space, but it’s tranquil and has a calming affect. Fabulous idea, Tara! We love it!

Consider a tower fan and a selection of storage carts to also keep space open. I think one of the most popular items I’ve seen thus far with small rooms is the use of storage carts.