Just because your home is pint-sized that doesn't mean you have to live with pint-sized decor. Try these apartment decorating ideas on for size, and you'll find your small apartment has never looked bigger.
Go Curvy
Because most apartments are boxy, it's fun to add some curves. We suggests round tables, chairs with a curve and rugs that are either shaped or adorned with spirals and dots.
Lighten Up
"A
light rug can open up your room and make it feel larger". A
bound carpet remnant can work great. If your apartment came with stained or
dark wall-to-wall carpeting, cover it up with a rug in a lighter hue.
Go With Curtains
You
don't have to live with those standard-issue apartment blinds. Add a touch of
drama with curtains, and consider the tricks you can do with them to make your
space appear larger. Hang curtains outside the window or even on bare walls.
Hang them floor to ceiling to create height, or have them flow from a cornice
that hides the curtain rod.
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 airy and give depth to what is likely one of the biggest
pieces in the home.
All About Scale
Unless
you're trying to make a statement with a dramatic, overstuffed couch, your
small space will actually look larger with moderately sized or slightly smaller
furnishings. It's all about scale!
See Clearly
Lucite
tables or chairs and glass tops all give the impression of openness while still
delivering the function you need.
Sleep On It
An
old solution for cramped spaces has come back into style for good reason.
Today's Murphy beds pop out of sight and look just as great when they're in
use.
Brighten Things Up
Add
light up, down and all around to create interest and the feeling of space.
"Lights are the most amazing way of making a home feel warm and welcoming.
Using several lamps throughout a space creates a warm glow in the room,"
says designer.
Priorities, Priorities
Because
small spaces are very limited, you need to figure out your priorities and
allocate accordingly. Some people need a desk area, but not a dining
area. Some people want a living area and would prefer a bed that folds up.
"Make the space work for your needs and don't hold yourself to what is
traditional in a home. It's your home."
Float It
Our Designer likes to recommend mounting floating shelves wherever there is space. Because
they float, this kind of shelving adds tons of storage but looks sleek and
contemporary. And then go crazy with the stacking.
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