Making a home out of a limited space requires you to reorganize your things to make the setup more efficient or less claustrophobic. Instead of longing for a larger floorplan, use these tips on how to maximize space in your small apartment with simple refurnishing.
Off the Floor and on the Walls
Picking items off the floor and hanging them on the walls instead is the fastest way to make your space seem more spacious. Mounting your television and moving the rest of the media console onto floating shelves opens the living area. Similarly, hanging spice racks free up counter space in the kitchen. You can even bring your home office off the floor with wall-mounted fold-down tables. You can fold these against the wall again when you finish work. Remember to look to your lease to see how your landlord handles wall repair and if you’ll need to keep spackling paste on hand for the future.
Function Over Flaunting
Take inspiration from minimalism to organize your small space in a way that feels less suffocating. Also, look at items that you interact with often or that you know you’ll need. Then, consider bringing them out before putting anything else away. That isn’t to say that your apartment can’t still feature your personality with framed photos, art, and décor. But look for function over form when your living space is limited.
Designated Spaces
Closing off spaces in your apartment may seem counterintuitive when you want to get the most out of its floor plan. However, dividing areas to designate them for specific functions can benefit your overall space. Free-standing bookshelves and other custom storage solutions can act as partitions in your apartment. Dividing a room allows you to fully invest in creating an office without impeding on the dining area or your mini lounge where you escape your work zone.
When beginning to maximize space in your small apartment, look at show floors and online photos for inspiration. Creating a space that you love requires you to be strategic and patient. You may find yourself reorganizing a few times as you search for a look that functions well and feels good. Part of the fun of a small floorplan is that customization is fully in your hands!
