9 Tiny Home Décor Hacks That Won’t Create Clutter

With the minimal space offered by tiny homes, it can be hard to decorate without ending up with overwhelming clutter. In standard homes, it’s common practice to purposefully place useless ornaments throughout each space, purely because they look good. In a tiny home, however, you don’t have the space for that luxury, so every décor item needs to be chosen very carefully. If you’re restyling or only just moving in, keep these tiny home décor tips in mind and your home will start feeling like your own in no time!

1. Add pops of colour

Bright, neutral palettes are ideal in tiny houses to open up the space, but this doesn’t mean it needs to be void of personality. If you’re keen to get out your paint brush, painting your walls is a great way to add colour and personality while taking up literally no space. To keep the bright and spacious feel, think pastel pinks and blues, or even yellow for a bit more oomph. If you don’t want something so permanent, choose some coloured artwork to hang on the wall, or bright throw pillows that will make your couch look all the more comfortable.

2. Be picky

We all know that in a tiny house, space is valuable. This means that hopping online and filling up your cart with countless pieces is no longer possible. Instead, look at decorating as a slow process, done over time as you find different items you need and love. If you don’t need the item right away, wait a while. Sooner or later, you’re bound to find one you love, whether at your local farmers market or a small obscure store in Woop Woop. It’ll come with a good memory attached and help make your home beautiful, in a way only you could make it.

3. Functionality matters

Items that have memories attached to them are one thing, but if they’re also functional you’ll be on a whole other level. And the more uses it has, the better. Brightly coloured pots and pans, patterned jars or funky lamps will put a unique spin on your home without wasting space. Pillows and throws offer endless design options while remaining functional. Basically, don’t hesitate to splurge a bit to get your appliances in a nicer design—you’ll save money by not buying two single purpose items anyway!

4. Roll out a rug

One of the best styling items, in any home, is a rug. They can help tie in all your other styling choices and—most importantly for tiny houses—won’t take up any all-important storage space. They’ll also help keep your home cosy in cold weather and will even catch dust so you don’t need vacuum as often. 

5. Hang your plants up high

In our opinion, no home is quite complete without some indoor plants. They create a relaxing atmosphere and, depending on the species, can even have health benefits. In such a small space, though, it can be hard to find places to put them. Hanging plants from the roof or fixing them to walls can be a great way to solve this problem. You can build a vertical garden on your wall or hang pots in macrame hangers from the roof. Or, if you like your home to look a bit more like a jungle, vine plants can be trained to grow wherever you like, whether it’s through bannisters, around windows or trailing down the side of a cupboard. 

6. Make use of light

Light plays a much more important role in a home’s interior than many people realise. It might be well known that large windows will help brighten a space, and yellow lights offer a more moody, homely feel. But light (and shadows) can be great for decoration too. Angled windows can introduce striking lines when the sun shines through at the right angle. For something less permanent, using patterned lamp shades or window film can result in interesting patterns. Or enhance the texture of a vase by shining a soft light at the right angle. Even otherwise boring items can be made interesting with the use of clever lighting—an important thing to remember with the limited space in tiny homes!

7. Mirrors for art

Another great way to create the illusion of more space is to include mirrors as décor. The options are endless, with different shapes, sizes and frames to suit any interior style. A large mirror with a minimalist black frame can be hung above your couch for a contemporary look. For something more rustic, replace the black frame with a thick piece of aged timber. No matter the style, the mirror will reflect natural light and make your room look significantly larger.

8. Hanging Decorative Pieces

In the pursuit of creating a chic and clutter-free ambiance in your tiny home, here’s a game-changing decor hack: embrace the magic of hanging decorative pieces. These treasures, suspended strategically in corners or adorning windows, effortlessly elevate your living space without compromising precious square footage.

One exemplary choice for this decor hack is the enchanting world of crystal suncatchers. Crafted for both aesthetics and function, these pieces infuse your tiny haven with an elegant allure. Hung gracefully in corners or suspended from windows, crystal suncatchers capture and disperse sunlight, casting a captivating dance of light and colour. The brilliance lies not only in their visual appeal but also in their ability to add a touch of sophistication without encroaching on your limited space.

9. Smart storage

The best way to keep your place clutter free is to store all your things as efficiently as possible. Storage furniture and organisation are key to keeping your most important possessions without sacrificing space. For more creative storage solutions, check out our blog Our favourite tiny home storage solutions where we delve deeper into the storage hacks we use to give you a stylish, functional home.    

Tiny homes don’t only come in one design style. Whether you like traditional through and through, or simply can’t get enough of mid-century modern, you can choose your tiny home’s décor to suit your personality. Heck, by selecting pieces with busy patterns you can even include hints of maximalism! So, it’s time to make your tiny home your own and get styling!