The tiny home movement is in full swing nowadays, and whereas this trend has advantageous effects it also creates some troublesome issues. As we all know the size of apartments is shrinking day by day and to encounter this dilemma and live comfortably, all you need to do is utilize every square inch of your living space creatively.
Here we have gathered some simple yet amazing space-saving ideas that will give a unique feature to your home. From storage solutions to easy lighting hacks, these design ideas ensure you get the most out of a remodel.
So let’s dive into the topic:
1. Loft your Bed
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Capitalize on space in a small apartment by lofting your bed. This frees up a ton of floor space for storage and other tasks. The space under the bed can be utilized for a small wardrobe or a workspace.
Storage beds can give you as many drawers as a dresser. It opens up the space in your bedroom and creates an overall modern and cohesive look.
2. Multi-purpose Rooms
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Creating multipurpose rooms helps minimize partitioning the space. Different areas of the same space can be allotted for different functions, such as workspaces, living spaces, and sleeping spaces. It is also helpful to map the occupancy of space with the time of day to understand the spatial overlap that can be worked out. For example, sleeping spaces can be transformed into workspaces during the day.
3. Go Vertical
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To maximize every inch of the limited square footage of small apartments, a tried-and-true trick interior designers use is to go vertical. This will lead the eyes up create the illusion of a bigger space and add extra storage. Consider installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and wall shelving, and using chests of drawers instead of wide dressers. Keep more frequently used items that you need regularly on lower shelves and things that are purely decorative or only used occasionally on upper shelves for practicality.
4. Use the right colors and accents
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Use of light colors like peaches and greige, twitch a hint of vibrant colors like teals and turquoise, when paired with the right decor pieces will make your space look more spacious.
Consider adding full-length mirrors, spotlights, and small patterned upholstery to your living room, and your bedroom as larger patterns will make the place look unsightly. Add floor-to-ceiling curtains and wallpapers to make your walls look taller.
5. Add dividers for different tasks
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Open floor plans are all the rage these days, especially in apartments and tiny homes. To create a visual separation in an open area, think about arranging your furniture in a way that defines different areas – like a cozy living space, a stylish sleeping nook, and a functional workspace.
Also, you can add room dividers to redefine different areas in open space while maintaining a sense of flow and easy movement from one section to another. It will provide privacy where required, hide unsightly household items, or liven up a lonely corner.
6. Get Creative with Your Layout
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It is very crucial to have critical and creative thinking for a small space layout plan.
When it comes to furniture layout, usually people arrange their furniture close to the wall. This creates a boxy and cluttered perimeter, while simultaneously leaving precious space in the center of your room empty and bare.
Always be strategic with your layout, float your furniture off the walls, and remember to carve out walkways to allow seamless flow through your space.
7. Add a mezzanine floor
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An apartment with high ceilings opens up a whole new world of possibilities one where the mezzanine level comes to life. You can compete your small apartment with those grand residences by adding a mezzanine floor. Adding this additional square footage to the apartment expands the space you have and it’s a trend that is catching on.
8. Be Strategic with Doors
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Doors chomp up square footage opening and closing. Letting go of the wardrobes and kitchen cabinet doors can save much space and make your home look spacious with breezy look.
Moreover, in other areas where doors are necessary for separation, you can opt for barn doors. They slide right into the wall when not being used, taking up much less space than swinging doors.
9. Opt for a Wall-mounted TV
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Instead of purchasing an off-the-shelf, freestanding TV console, invest in getting a custom wall-to-wall TV Unit with ample shelves and storage to place your books and knick-knacks.
You can turn hidden and unused areas on the wall into valuable storage spaces. Get all the storage space you need without eating up the floor space.
10. Create the illusion of space
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One of the easiest tricks to add space to a room is to introduce mirrors. It doesn’t create space but merely an illusion of it. Adding a reflective surface to the wall will act like a window into an adjoining room, giving a more spacious feel while reflecting light around a room.
If you’re looking for more storage in a bedroom, but don’t have the space for another wardrobe, mirrors that can store clothes behind them are a great way to add valuable storage space.
Final thoughts:
So we conclude that catering to small spaces doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style – you can still have an amazingly beautiful small space, with desirable interior design features while making the most of the limited space you have.