1 GO DARK
Contrary to what you might think, dark colours can add depth to a small room and, with the right finish, even bounce light around, as shown in this room by Melissa + Miller Interiors. ‘We highlighted the room’s size, or lack thereof, with dark tones, lining the walls with a Phillip Jeffries textured paper to create real warmth.’
Melissa Urdang Bodie, co-founder, Melissa + Miller Interiors
2 PATTERN PLAY
Bold geometrics, small-scale florals, candy stripes – all off-limits in small spaces if you subscribe to this rule. Happily, it’s confidently
