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By: Danielle Edwards
ere’s the undeniable and unavoidable truth: the average size of houses are shrinking. It’s economics. The demand for housing has skyrocketed when compared to just over a decade ago. So what does this mean? More houses are being built at faster rates to satisfy this ever-growing demand.
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With land being a finite resource, more developers are trying to get more houses out of less land, which means reduced square footage. This is particularly more evident in urban areas where most homes are now being built vertically as high-rise apartments. This means inherently less space for homeowners to work with, particularly when considering layout and décor. Decorating small spaces can feel like an impossible puzzle. You want it to be filled with personality, but it can't look chaotic or cluttered. When I first bought my apartment, I struggled with how to make the most of the space. I wanted to marry form and function without compromising style. So, I downloaded every design app I could find, consulted with several designers, and put my sofa-guy through many a headache trying to create the best sofa design for the space. What was the most painstaking process? Paint selection.
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