Decor in a small home has two jobs: it should look good and leave room to live. These guides show you how to style the surfaces you use every day, like kitchen counters, entryway and coffee tables, bathroom vanities, open walls and the top of kitchen cabinets, with a few well-chosen pieces instead of a crowd of small things.
Each guide follows the same simple idea: give decor one spot, keep the rest clear and choose pieces that are useful as well as pretty. You will also find seasonal ideas, including cozy Christmas looks, with safety tips for candles and lights. For the storage side of small homes, see our storage ideas for small spaces.
Entryway table decor ideas that look good and stop the drop pile: a simple five-part formula, a 6-step method and 15 easy ideas with mirrors, lamps, trays and baskets.
Kitchen counter decor ideas that look good and keep your prep space clear: where decor belongs, a 6-step method and 16 easy ideas with boards, trays, herbs and seasonal touches.