Are you wondering how to decorate a small apartment without making it feel cluttered? We’ve got you! When you only have a little bit of space to work with, every detail counts.
It’s important to be really intentional with what you bring into a small apartment. Some retailers, like wayfair, even have a filter to help you choose furniture for small spaces. Check out these ideas on how to decorate a small apartment!
Embrace Minimalism
Less is definitely more when it comes to learning how to decorate a small apartment. Too much visual stimuli can make a small space seem even more cramped. Adopting a simple, neutral color palette can provide the serene backdrop for some more playful pieces. If the main features of the room are neutral, such as paint and furniture, it allows for you to add pops of color with accessories that don’t overwhelm a small space.
Convertible Furniture
In order to maximize space, the essential furniture in your home needs to either serve multiple purposes or be convertible. Check out these space effective options!
Flip Down Desk
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You’ve heard of Murphy beds, but have you ever heard of a Murphy desk? This desk can be a workspace by day, bookshelf by night. This desk will certainly help keep you tidy and organized, as if you want your floor space back, the desk has to be totally clear!
Folding Dinner Table
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This dining table is absolutely brilliant. Not only is it equipped with the storage all small apartments lack, it also can fold out to become a larger table in case you have company! Versatility is key when it comes to decorating a small apartment. The scandinavian design is chic and so functional!
Invisible Furniture
If only it were true! The next best thing is to decorate with furniture that is as close to invisible as it gets.
Lucite, acrylic and glass furniture is as functional as wooden furnishings but provides NO visual clutter. Yes, it is another optical illusion!
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Transparent furniture is playful, chic and complements your existing decor and color scheme.
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If total transparency is not your vibe, the next best thing is furniture with a minimalist profile. Thin, metal and airy legs on tables and chairs make it seem as though the furniture takes up less space. Though it is only an optical illusion, it can help make a small home feel larger.
Maximizing Floor Space
One of our favorite ways to maximize space in small rooms is by using a barn door. Because they don’t take up any square footage when opened, there is no need to sacrifice precious floor space with a standard swing door!
Standard doors need a wide area to open and close, but barn doors only require adequate wall space, meaning you can make maximum use of your square footage for furniture and decor. Where pocket doors were the solution to small spaces, barn doors now reign. Installing a wooden sliding door in a narrow hallway is a great space saving solution. This is especially perfect for linen closets or laundry rooms. With sliding doors, you don’t have to sacrifice precious floor space or style!
Whether in town or on the farm, the space-saving barn door provides an elegant country feel. The barn door is currently a high demand product; is it a timeless look or is it currently on trend? It’s hard to know if something that is popular now will stand the test of time. Barn doors have been a functional but aesthetically pleasing product for a long time – we believe they will remain that way for many years to come, especially when you consider their stylistic versatility.
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The barn doors are champions in both traditional and modern interior layouts. Paint your favorite shade to create a custom look or leave it as is! In addition to looking good, there are many great reasons why a barn door would make a lovely addition to your home!
Look Up!
You definitely need to take advantage of vertical space. Decorating your walls with beautiful artwork, no matter what it is, will naturally draw eyes upward. This can create the illusion of a larger room. Oversized art and mirrors are notorious for making small spaces appear larger.
While it is important to create an aestheticallty pleasing spacing, you also need to take advantage of wallspace for storage.
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Think creatively, the space around a door is often totally underutilized if not completely forgotten. This around the door storage is brilliant! This would look especially cute around Eightdoors’ flush doors.
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