Ways To Make Your Small Apartments Look Good And Cozy

Whether living in a compact apartment or a cozy studio, transforming it into a bright, airy, and spacious oasis is possible and surprisingly achievable with the right strategies. 

Ways To Make Your Small Apartments Look Good And Cozy

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In today's urban landscape, where space comes at a premium, making the most of small living areas has become essential for homeowners and renters alike. Living in a small space doesn't mean that you need to compose by giving style to your space. Whether living in a compact apartment or a cozy studio, transforming it into a bright, airy, and spacious oasis is possible and surprisingly achievable with the right strategies. 

Ways To Arrange Small Spaces:

Transforming a small space into a bright, spacious, and character-filled oasis is not just a task, it's a creative journey. With a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of ingenuity, you can elevate your space from cramped to captivating. Here's how to achieve that magic touch as suggested by Manojkumar Sharma, founder of Ashnam. 

• Utilise Mirrors Strategically: Mirrors are magical tools in the arsenal of small space design. They create an illusion of a larger room as they reflect light. Opt for large, strategically placed mirrors to amplify natural light and give the impression of spaciousness. Consider ornate frames or sleek, frameless designs to add personality without overwhelming the space.
• Embrace Lighter Hues: When it comes to colour, lighter shades reign supreme in small spaces. Soft pastels, creamy whites, and gentle neutrals reflect light and impart an airy ambiance. However, injecting pops of color through décor accents is essential for preventing monotony. Incorporate colorful figurines like deer head bookends, rustic terracotta, or musical human figurines to infuse personality and vibrancy into your space.
• Greenery Galore: Introducing plants into your interior enhances the whole look of the house while keeping the air fresh. Utilise windowsills for a vibrant display of succulents in half-donut flower vases. Go for compact planters placed strategically around the room to add life and texture.
• Create Depth with Layered Textures: Mix and match curtains, runners, and throws in the house without going overboard. Experiment with plush throws and woven baskets to create a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
• Optimise Natural Light: Maximise the influx of natural light by keeping window treatments minimal and light-filtering. Sheer curtains or blinds allow sunlight to flood the room while maintaining privacy.
• Optical Illusions with Flooring: Utilize flooring patterns to create the illusion of space in small rooms. Opt for light-coloured, reflective surfaces such as hardwood or laminate to visually expand the area. 
•  Mindful Furniture Selection: To avoid overcrowding, choose furniture proportionate to your space's scale. Consider multifunctional pieces like ottomans, folding dining tables, or study tables to keep the space functional and aesthetic in looks.

 

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Creative Ways To Arrange Furniture In Small Spaces

With these innovative furniture arrangement, you can create a small living space more functional, stylish, and comfortable. Just be sure that whichever future you are choosing must fulfill your needs and go well together with other furniture pieces and your overall design.

Here are some ideas suggested by Atif Shamsi , CEO & Founder, Ouch Cart that you can incorporate while planning your home furniture designs.

• Utilise Under-Furniture Storage: You can utilise the space under your bed, sofa, or chairs for storage options. Plant your furniture investment in which there are built-in storage compartments or use stylish bins and baskets to keep things tidy and out of sight when not in use.
•  Go for Glass and Lucite Furniture: Clear furniture like glass tables and lucite chairs make a room feel bigger by letting light pass through. These pieces are modern and stylish and they are perfect for small spaces.
• Install Sliding Doors: Sliding doors are best compared to regular doors for closets, rooms, or cabinets as they save space and also give a sleek and contemporary look to your space.
• Leverage Window Sills: Wide window sills can be used as a desk, or a shelf for plants. This will save a lot of space while adding a character to your room.
• Use Rugs to Define Areas: In an open-plan small space, use rugs to define different areas like the living room, dining space, or workspace. This visual separation makes the space feel organized and more extensive than it is.
• Create a Loft Bed: If your room has a high ceiling, the loft bed will be also a good option as it will free up floor space for a desk, sofa, or storage underneath. Loft beds are best for studio apartments for kids and guest rooms.
• Incorporate Mirrors Strategically: Mirrors reflect more light and space so it's best to strategically place them. Putting the opposite to windows or in places where light deeply reflects in the room. A big wall mirror can make a small room feel much larger.
• Fold-down tables and Desks: Install foldable tables and desks so that you can fill them down when not in use. They are best for small kitchens for dining purposes or home offices as they provide flexibility without occupying permanent space.
• Use Back-of-Door Organisers: Strategically use the door backspace also to store items like hang racks or hooks for accessories, keeping shoes, or even other items. It allows keeping the space tidy keeping them out of the way yet easily accessible.
• Modular Furniture: Modular furniture specialty is that they can be rearranged and customise to suit what you need. Things like sectional sofas, modular shelving units, and stackable chairs to fit your space or as per requirement. They are really handy as you can change them as per your requirements.

 

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Decor Items To Add On:

Celebrity Designer & Founder of India Circus Krsnaa Mehta suggested some ideas how you can make your small space look interesting.

• Change your Kitchen, by adding wallpapers and playful tiles to make it aesthetic. Don’t stock up loads of containers as it just occupies space and is barely ever used. Choose more sustainable options like lunch boxes.
• Accent one of the walls in your living room. It adds character to your space. There are numerous ways to accent your wall- DIY-ing helps, wallpapers are another way, colouring it different works too. 
• Add wall art that fills up the space on the walls. We just have to be extremely careful while choosing decor pieces as we do not want a lot of them or else our home will end up looking cluttered. Oversized wall art makes the wall look bigger.
• Use fashionable curtains. Ee may wonder what curtains have to do with decoration? They are in fact one of the easiest ways to seamlessly create different styles. 
• Rugs paired makes your floor more appealing. The idea is to create a home that is comfortable and cosy to everyone and rugs do just that in addition to protecting your floors.
• Use mirrors and place them in such a way so that it perfectly adds more natural lights and also creates an illusion of more space. Mirrors also make a great substitute to wall arts and decor. You can pair different sizes of mirror and create a beautiful mosaic.
• Adding tall plants can add a sense of softness to your space and green creates a serenity. You can use the vertical space for hanging your plants too.