Small apartment: how to make it visually more spacious - advice from a designer
Living in a small apartment is not an easy task. It seems that there is a catastrophic lack of space, the walls are pressing, and there is no way to tidy up. But this is not true! Even in a miniature one-room apartment, you can create a feeling of spaciousness and comfort.
First of all, you should get rid of unnecessary things. Piling up furniture and boxes only visually reduces the already cramped space. Remove everything unnecessary, leaving only the most necessary.
Yulia Tychino, an expert of the online publication BelNovosti in the field of design and interior, told how to make a miniature one-room apartment comfortable for living.
Use light colors in the decoration of the walls and ceiling. This will visually expand the room. Also try to use natural light as much as possible - install large windows, mirrors, light curtains. The play of light and shadow will make the apartment airier.
The main secret is the right furniture. Give up bulky items in favor of multifunctional and compact ones.
For example, it is better to replace tall shelves with open shelves, and a large dining table with a folding or pull-out one.
Use transformers, screens, non-standard solutions like a podium bed. The space will immediately become visually larger!
The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment and show a little creativity. Then even a small apartment will be a joy!
Organizing storage is another important point for visually expanding the space of a small apartment.
First, make the most of vertical space. Install racks, shelves, hooks all the way to the ceiling. This will allow you to store more things without cluttering the floor.
Secondly, think over the storage system. Arrange everything into zones and categories. Various modular systems, boxes, containers are perfect for this. Allocate space for clothes, shoes, books, dishes, cosmetics. Each thing should have its place.
Third, hide the clutter from view as much as possible. Use sliding doors, blinds, curtains. Put away all unnecessary things in boxes, drawers, cabinets. Let only the beautiful and necessary remain in sight.
Fourthly, avoid large furniture. Give preference to narrow and tall items - from shelves to cabinets. Or use sofas, armchairs, beds of non-standard shapes. The main thing is to save horizontal space.
And finally, use multifunctional things. A table that turns into a shelving unit. A chair-bed. Transformers, pull-out and folding mechanisms - that will give dynamics to a small space.
Proper storage organization will make the apartment more spacious visually and functionally. Then even in a one-room apartment there will be room for everything you need!
The final touch to creating a feeling of spaciousness in a small apartment will be proper zoning.
Divide the room into functional zones using color, lighting, and furniture. For example, designate a corner for rest and sleep.
Group a sofa, armchairs, lamps there. Create a work area with a table, shelves, office equipment.
Special attention should be paid to partitioning off the bedroom. Use light partitions, screens, and shelves. Hang fabric curtains. Add soft textile accents. This way, you will visually highlight the intimate area without losing the feeling of a single space.
Don't forget about finishing and decor. Add contrasting accents in the form of wallpaper, panels, photo wallpaper. Place green plants - they work real miracles in creating a sense of coziness.
The main thing is not to overdo it with small details, so as not to clutter up an already cramped apartment. Focus on large bright accents, play of light, multifunctional furniture.
By following these simple tips, you will visually "stretch" a small home and create an atmosphere of coziness and harmony in it. Good luck in mastering a small space!
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