In a society where more is better, furnishing an apartment might seem difficult. Apartment residents are aware that a smaller place is capable of anything, despite the perception that possessing a large, dream home is the ideal. Interior designers and home decorators alike are familiar with the pleasures of designing a tiny space where every move matters and where function and elegance are not compromised because of the area’s diminutive size.
Here are some decorating suggestions to help you make the most of and decorate each and every square foot of your little studio, roomy loft, or permanent family apartment, whether you rent or own it.
1. Include a vibrant rug
Using a rug that was overdyed, wall art that was influenced by midcentury modern design, and velvet throw cushions in sunset-hued hues of pink, gold, and orange, Most Beautiful Things brought warmth and vibrancy to a neutral-toned Manhattan apartment.
2. Construct a breakfast counter
this little galley kitchen is located in a compact Georgian-style flat in Bath, UK. To provide a comfortable space for a meal or cup of coffee, a two-seat breakfast bar in the form of a café is constructed immediately next to the window.
3. Utilize furniture with many uses
By selecting versatile furniture, you may conserve space and lessen visual clutter in a small flat. This might be anything from an upscale Murphy bed that also serves as a sofa to something as straightforward as a small dining table that can be used as a sitting area, home office, or somewhere to play games and work on crafts, like in this Scandinavian apartment by Fabulous Frank.
The bed is tucked away in the corner, the windowsill doubles as a nightstand for a light and books, and a gallery wall has a space-saving magazine rack installed on the wall.
4. Adopt Dark Colors
While many individuals like light hues, bedrooms in apartments may seem cozier with darker tones. A huge window lets in lots of natural light, and Desiree Burns Interiors painted the wall behind the bed matte black to give the space a grounded appearance.
5. Add Gentle Greens and Blues as Accents
Use soft natural hues like the mild greens and blues of this 205-square-foot Parisian studio apartment from Neva Interior Design if you want to add a touch of color to your small home while keeping a light and neutral mood.
6. Add a Pair of Love Seats
In this apartment living room from Joshua Smith Inc., a pair of love seats subs in for a large sectional sofa, providing enough seating while working with the existing layout of the room.
7. Disguise the TV
A dark wood accent wall with a perfectly integrated niche for a giant flat screen helps to conceal the TV when it isn’t in use in this stylish NYC apartment by Tina Ramchandani Creative.
8. Put the WC on hold
It is easy to make a tiny bathroom feel airier and simpler to clean by making a straightforward decision like installing a contemporary suspended toilet with concealed plumbing behind the wall, as shown in this cheery and bright Paris apartment bathroom by Neva Interior Design.
9. Adopt a Simple Mindset
This black-and-white, clean-lined, Scandinavian railroad-style apartment by Fabulous Frank is impeccably understated. It has industrial-style metal and glass dividers that visually divide space without obstructing light.
10. Hang drapes from floor to ceiling
This apartment’s floor-to-ceiling draperies give the impression that the ceilings are higher and the room is larger. Moreover, translucent curtains or solar shades can be used in conjunction with drapes to permit light in while hiding an unpleasant view or keeping nosy neighbors from watching your every move.
11. Design Your Bar Cart
In a tiny apartment living area, a well decorated bar cart may act as a joyful focal point. A vintage rattan bar cart is adorned with retro drinkware, black-and-white photos, and plants in this bohemian-style living room by K Shan Design, creating a ready-made entertainment station that also serves as artwork.
12. Include Bold Lights
A simple approach to improve the decor of your apartment is to replace an outdated or dull overhead light. A tiny pendant light anchors the dining table and hovers in front of the window in this galley-style NYC kitchen from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, creating a statement without obstructing views or natural light.
13. Provide Multipurpose Storage
If you own your apartment, think about installing a multipurpose custom storage wall that can hold all of your belongings, including clothes, shoes, accessories, and clutter, as well as a desk that disappears into the wall, like this stylish mini studio from Caroline Andreoni Interior Design in Paris.
14. Avoid using a sink vanity
Not everyone need a ton of bathroom storage, even while a sink vanity may give storage and counter space that some people find essential in the bathroom. A vintage-style wall-mounted sink by Becca Interiors lends charm to this little bathroom, while a mirrored medicine cabinet stores necessities.
15. Design a relaxed bedroom
Fantastic In order to maintain an open feeling, Frank created a casual, open bedroom in this studio apartment using an industrial-style glass and black metal barrier.
16. Include Color Pops
A pop of individuality and vitality are added to an otherwise neutral-colored apartment by Fabulous Frank by a bubblegum pink wall here and a huge neon yellow pencil light sculpture there.
17. Provide adequate bathroom storage
Look for possibilities to install shelves, like the recessed window in this bright, contemporary bathroom created by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design, if your apartment bathroom lacks storage.
18. Include a Banquette
As in this NYC apartment from Tina Ramchandani Creative, putting a banquette along one wall may make an apartment with a bigger open plan kitchen appear more welcoming.
Carry metallic accents throughout (number 27).
Metallic details can brighten and shine up a modest area. Open to the living room, this apartment kitchen from Desiree Burns Interiors features metallic details that run throughout the room for a unified aesthetic.
19. Accent with a Vibrant Color
This apartment’s living room from Joshua Smith Co. adds a fascinating splash of color with a large artwork in a striking blue.
20. Use furniture to define a space
In order to maintain the flow of the space while fostering coziness, a modest sectional with arms defines the seating area in this apartment living room from Joshua Smith Inc.
