How to make your apartment bigger and more comfortable: 5 practical tips and 15 illustrative examples
Almost every small-sized owner dreams of expanding his living space, but finances do not always allow him to change an apartment. Therefore, we have to look for alternative solutions. We have found a number of effective solutions that will help visually expand the area of a small apartment, while maintaining coziness in the space.
Add natural light
Add natural light
The first thing to do is remove the heavy blackout curtains and get rid of the gloomy dark textiles. A small interior should have a lot of natural light, so you should choose light flying curtain fabrics, install Roman shades, or even get rid of any curtains on the windows (as many Scandinavian designers do). For the summer, you can choose a translucent tulle, which will help create a pleasant intimate atmosphere..
You need to let in maximum natural light into the interior
Light curtains for a small interior
Organize original storage systems
Organize original storage systems
In a small interior, you need to be creative in everything. When it is not possible to put a full-fledged wardrobe in the bedroom or a bookcase in the living room, you need to turn your attention to original solutions. For example, store things under the bed, and put books in wicker baskets, which look very interesting in the interior..
Stylish wicker baskets for storing anything
Don’t ignore corners
Don’t ignore corners
Even the smallest and most uncomfortable corner can be turned into a functional area. This technique is relevant to use not only in the living room or bedroom. In a small kitchen, where there is always not enough space, this solution will be just the way. In the corner, you can place a sink or open shelves for storing dishes.
Corner sink
Corner shelves
Use simple and functional furniture
Use simple and functional furniture
To make the interior visually appear larger, it needs to be furnished with laconic and simple furniture. It is desirable that it be foldable and perform several functions at once.
Compact furniture for a small interior
Functional storage system
Little tricks
Little tricks
To make the room more proportional, you can use wall decor in the form of posters or square-shaped photo frames. To give the space a perspective, you need pictures with panoramic subjects. But, in order to visually give the room a few square meters, it is advisable to put a floor mirror in the room.
Wall decor can change the space
Stylish and bright!
Floor mirror for a visual increase in space
There are also tricks to make the interior look bigger. We found 7 really cool examples of how a mirror can change space.
