How to expand the boundaries of a small apartment: give up carpets and partitions

04.01.2025 16:34

To fit everything you need into a small apartment, you'll have to work hard.

Want to make your task of arranging the interior of a tiny apartment easier? Listen to the advice of the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, designer Yulia Tychino – they will help you visually expand the space.

Carpets

A carpet is a completely optional element.

But if you find it hard to imagine a cozy apartment without a fluffy carpet, opt for a small rug – let it be plain and without flashy prints.

But old-fashioned woolen carpets with a garish pattern are out of place in a modern interior, as is carpeting that covers the entire room.

Room
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Partitions

To expand the boundaries of a small apartment, consider remodeling. By getting rid of some walls, you will be able to significantly increase the living space. In addition, after this, the premises will be adapted to you.

High shelving

If you don't want to visually reduce the height of your ceilings, don't buy small shelves and cabinets that don't reach the ceiling. Another disadvantage of such furniture is that they leave valuable square meters empty.

Conversely, if your furniture rests against the ceiling, it will visually become higher, you will have additional shelves for storage, and cleaning the apartment will become easier.

Excess of decor

You should be careful with the decor, especially if you have to settle for living in a small apartment.

The line between style and bad taste is very thin, and not everyone is able to grasp it.

The best decor for a small apartment is considered to be modest and inconspicuous details, such as a vase on the table, several pillows of contrasting colors, a couple of paintings. This is enough to emphasize the individuality of the interior.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources

Julia Tychino Expert: Julia TychinoExpert / Belnovosti


Content
  1. Carpets
  2. Partitions
  3. High shelving
  4. Excess of decor