Living in a small space is tough, especially when your decorating options are limited by rental rules and landlord laws. Just because your home is pint-sized doesn’t mean you have to live with pint-sized home decor. Try these tricks of the trade on for size, and you’ll find your small apartment has never looked bigger.
Go Curvy
Because most apartments are box-like, it’s fun to add some curves. We suggest round tables, chairs with a curve and rugs that are either in shapes or adorned with shapes like spirals and dots.
Lighten Up With a Rug
“A light rug can open up your room and make it feel larger”. A carpet remnant or area rug that you have bound can work great. If your apartment came with stained or dark wall-to-wall flooring, cover that up with a rug in a lighter hue.
It’s Curtains for You
Add a feel of drama and create a more comfortable feel with curtains, and consider the tricks you can do with curtains to make your space look bigger. Hang them outside the window or even where there are no windows
Layer It
Contrary to what you might think, small spaces don’t have to forgo a bed with lots of linens and fabrics. Layers and an elegant mix of colors, prints and pillows can make a space seem airier and give depth to what is almost always one of the biggest pieces in the apartment. The layered look also equals luxury.
Get on the Scale
Unless you’re trying to make a statement with a dramatic, overstuffed couch in the room, your small space will probably feel better with moderately sized or even slightly smaller furnishings. It’s all about scale. The apartments that actually look bigger with the furniture in them are those where the furnishings fit.
See Clearly
Lucite tables or chairs and glass tops all give the impression of openness while still delivering the function you need.
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– Cassandra Okotie