If you furnish a small apartment, you should follow a few rules. Start with the furniture. Small rooms do not always need tiny furniture, because too many small pieces can make the space feel crowded. Choose a few practical and comfortable pieces that visually complete the room. A sofa without arms and a light chair in the corner are good options.
Small apartment layout – furniture with space-saving functions
Furniture in a small apartment should serve more than one function: for example, a stool with a lid, or a coffee table with drawers or shelves. You can also place the TV directly on a dresser instead of buying a separate TV stand.
Small apartment layout – enlarge the room with mirrors
Mirrors reflect light and create the feeling of a larger space. To add visual depth, you can cover an entire wall with mirrors. Instead of traditional tiles, you can even install mirrors on the kitchen backsplash.
Light and lighting
A small room seems larger with more light, whether natural or artificial. Do not block daylight from the window with heavy furniture or curtains. Replace heavy curtains with sheer curtains or blinds. Choose wall or recessed lamps instead of table lamps, because they take up less space.
Use the vertical space
A flat-screen TV mounted on the wall is probably the best option for small spaces. Floating shelves offer room for books and photos while making optimal use of the space. Do the same in the kitchen: to create more room in the cupboards and on the worktop, organize spices and jars on wall shelves.
Keep clutter under control
If you keep a small apartment orderly, it will look larger and more welcoming, no matter how limited the space is. Decorative storage boxes are ideal for storing small items. Clean out cupboards regularly and throw away old, useless things.
Study in red and white
A partition with shelves
Kitchen, dining room and living room in one
Black cabinet fronts and a white countertop
Small kitchen with dining area
Peter Dark
Anna Lohan
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Theresa V. Adams
