There’s nothing I love more than a little design innovation. (Ok, that’s a lie. I really like just about any chocolate dessert. And Lost. Big Lost fan. Who’s excited for the kickoff to season 6 in a few days? …whoops, I digress.)

But I do really like design innovation. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m the person that walks into someone’s house or apartment and gets either really impressed or thinks to herself, “Snore.” It’s the place you live. The place you spend, though probably not as much time as you’d like, a big chunk of your life. Not to mention, this is the place that defines who you are and what you like to the world. So why not make the most of it? Why not take a little extra time to make it uniquely YOU?

But I get it. Money is often a factor, and so is space. A lot of people see a weird layout or a small room and just don’t know where to begin. I’ve been there many times, especially in my tiny apartment days. But luckily our friends at Better Homes and Gardens have featured a slideshow today about just this issue: how to make a small space work. And some of their ideas are really great. I personally love the idea on slide 11 of hanging a big, hefty mirror over a sofa in a small room. Small rooms don’t need to be filled with small things. In fact, that’s kind of creepy.

So definitely go check it out and get inspired. You’d be surprised at how easy some of these can be. In the meantime, I’ll go personalize my house with a couple of Lost posters. (kidding. sort of.)

http://www.bhg.com/decorating/small-spaces/strategies/smart-decorating-ideas-for-small-spaces/?page=1

Image courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens – www.bhg.com