Living in a small apartment: 7 ways to make your home better
How is it to live in a small apartment: cramped, not cozy and with minimal comfort, or vice versa? Are there design tricks that can make small owners happy? We found several effective tricks!
1. Correct kitchen layout
Correct kitchen layout
A small kitchen usually occupies no more than 4-6 square meters of area. Sometimes it is so small that it is difficult to accommodate the necessary household appliances in it. In this case, you need to think over the layout and placement of all items in the room. The most ergonomic option is the location of the kitchen unit and household appliances along the walls.
2. Dining room in a small kitchen
Dining room in a small kitchen
When the kitchen is small, then there is no question of placing a dining room in it. But there are tricks for small spaces. For example, instead of a table, install a laconic bar counter, and hide chairs or stools under it.
3. Multifunctional storage system
Multifunctional storage system
In small dwellings, the question of storing things is more often than others. It is necessary to place a lot of things and objects, and the overall cabinet only clutters up the space. In this case, it is best to customize a multifunctional storage system. It may not be deep, but roomy and consist of many cells, boxes, compartments.
4. Podium to save space
Space saving podium
In small rooms, catwalks look perfect. They can be used to place a bedroom or study area. This element of the interior perfectly zones the space and copes well with the functions of the storage system..
5. Bed on the second level
Bed on the second level
Even if the apartment has low ceilings, it is possible to organize a bed on the second level. This will significantly save space and make it more ergonomic. The main thing is to take care of the protective rails, which will insure against accidental falling out of bed while sleeping..
6. Bed in a cube
Cube bed
When there is no possibility or desire to raise the bed to the ceiling, and the sleeping place needs to be hidden, then another technique will come to the rescue. You will need to build a cube that will function as a mini-bedroom. The walls are so «the buildings» it is desirable to be made of mirror or glass materials to make the interior more airy.
7. Storage under the bed
It is not always possible to place all the necessary pieces of furniture in a small apartment; in this case, storage systems under the bed will come in handy. Store seasonal items, shoes, books and accessories here.
Storage under the bed
Living in a small apartment can be interesting and comfortable if you approach the organization of the space correctly. Small-sized owners should definitely take a look at 20 simple ideas for rational storage of things that will help bring order to the house..
