Small apartments. They’re cozy and cute, and easy to maintain. But the lack of space is a big downside. From storage to décor, small apartments can sometimes make you feel like the walls are closing in. Thankfully, it’s easy to widen and liven up small spaces with a few clever design tricks!
Paint the walls a light color
To avoid feeling like the walls are closing in on you, choose paint in a light color. Forget walls in contrasting colors, they will make spaces appear even smaller. White paint or light pastels in green, blue, and cream work wonders to make any room brighter and bigger!
Furniture that creates the illusion of space
Small spaces need room to breathe. Create the illusion of space with sleek, minimal furniture. Opt for short, lightweight furniture with skinny legs or glass top tables that bring abundant light inside. Armless furniture in the same color as your walls are a fantastic addition to small rooms. The more space you can create, the larger an apartment will appear!
Minimal wall art
Instead of weighing walls down with lots of frames, consider one large piece instead. Light frames or ones with similar colors to the wall will give the artwork a floating quality. When it comes to placement, horizontal works best for small apartments.
Clear out clutter
When clutter builds up in the apartment, it can make the room feel quite claustrophobic. Find ways to organize and arrange items out of sight – behind doors, under beds, or in containers. A clean, open view helps both you and your apartment breathe!
Area rugs
When done right, area rugs in small spaces can add much-needed dimension to rooms. The key is to use an area rug smaller than a furniture’s perimeter. Allowing stools or chairs to hang off the rug’s edge creates a focal point for furniture in the house.
Let light in
Whether by artificial lighting or natural sunlight, rooms always look much larger when well-lit. Avoid heavy curtains or draperies. Open up those windows and let some sunshine in! Light drapes in neutral colors are the most ideal for small rooms.