Saving space in your home is one of the most important things if you're living in a small apartment. Too much stuff and some bad planning can make your home look closed off, and no one likes to live in a messy place.
But living in a small space and successfully managing it isn't impossible either - you just need the right tricks, which we're going to tell you all about in this article.
Floor Space is Precious
Floor space is very important in real estate in small apartment complexes - the more that's visible, the more open the area looks. Keep the furniture to the bare minimum, and avoid getting tables and chairs that aren't absolutely necessary.
You can even downsize on your furniture if the space is very tight - trade-in your three-seater couch for a loveseat. In this way, you can fill your apartment with all the necessary amenities without taking up as much space.
The Power of Smart Decorating
Some interior designers like to use certain optical illusions to make a space look wider or taller than it is. We're going to talk about all these tricks today.
Use vertical lines in your space to make it look taller. This doesn't necessarily have to be in the form of wallpaper with stripes - it can be in the form of vertical paneling, or even some subtle vertical patterns in your paint.
In the same way, horizontal lines make a space look wider.
In the same way, you can choose either wide and low furniture or tall and narrow ones. For example - a large single-seat armchair with a high back instead of a low couch. Swap a sofa for a low loveseat.
When draping windows, install the curtain rod high up in the ceiling instead of just on top of the window.
Full-length mirrors are known to make a space look bigger. Putting one up on the wall or getting a closet with mirrored doors can be a great way to make the space look more open.
When decorating, stick to a single statement piece of wall art or a small collage instead of smattering a bunch of decoration pieces all over the place - this can get crowded and make the area look closed off.
Optimize Furniture
Another thing about small apartments is that there's very limited storage space in them. There's only so much you can hide away in your cupboards and closets, and when your personal possessions get too much it can get messy no matter how you try to organize your space.
In cases like that, you need to start looking for storage space where there wasn't any - like under the bed and behind the mirrors.
Keep it Simple
The goal with your home decor in a small apartment should be to make it feel as open and spacious as you can. Here's what you can do to achieve that:
Stick to a simple color pallet, and don't crowd the space with too many colors either. Lighter shades and hues can make the space look more open than darker ones, and you might want to stay away from overbearing patterns and designs.
To add depth as well as openness in the space, make use of different textures and layers instead of colors and loud patterns.
Adding layers of sheer fabric to the windows, using light and natural fabrics for drapes, and getting monochromatic embroidered cushions are all examples of how you can incorporate textures to your home to give it character, all the while making sure the space remains open.
If you want plants in the space, invest in wall planters and hanging pots instead of putting them on tabletops. The same goes for any framed photos, paintings, and decoration pieces.
