How to Manage Your Compact Apartment

If you’re an apartment dweller who is struggling to manage their pint-sized place and when tasked with renovating or managing in a way to make it bigger could be a hideous task.

The suggested idea would be utilizing spaces to double on function, bringing in a unified design language to create a sense of continuity and making use of as little furniture as possible.

It requires a lot of research and tricks to transform diminutive dwellings into unique, inviting and liveable space that look much larger than they really are. Try these simple space-enhancing tricks at home and watch as your compact apartment becomes an abode that’s big on style and functionality, and doesn’t look so small in size after all…

Paying attention to important essential of a house:

Don’t Hide Your Legs

Your furniture legs! Rummage your space with exposed legged furniture that will give your home an open and airy feel, unlike pieces that sit low on the ground and make compact areas look bottom heavy and cluttered. There are many options available for home furniture online.

Say Yes to Multi-purpose Furniture

When space is at a premium, incorporating furniture that serves multiple purposes into your interior is a must. One of hardest working furniture pieces around is the multi-tasking ottoman, which can be used as a coffee table, extra seating or a footrest. Likewise, a stool can also be used as a side table in your living zone or a nightstand in your bedroom.

No Need to Hide Your Asset

Use open storage instead of closed-in cupboards and built-in cabinetry to reduce the feeling of heaviness. Opt for open bookcases, floating shelves and glass-front cabinets — throughout your apartment. You can also extend your open storage from wall to wall or floor to ceiling to create the illusion of width and height.

Divide and Conquer

Rather than having a ‘conventional’ wall dividing up space between a bedroom and an en-suite, go for a half-wall that also incorporates a wardrobe. Neither space will feel hemmed in and provide valuable privacy equally.

Embrace Transparency

Furniture made from sheer, transparent materials, such as glass or clear acrylic, are an ideal addition to any compact apartment, as they offer functionality without adding visual clutter, plus they exude chic appeal. Look for home décor products online which are readily available in affordable prices.

Be Brave to Play with Colors and Textures

Want to draw attention away from the poky size of your arena? Add a statement-making design feature that dazzles and becomes the focus of the room, rather than its diminutive dimensions. The bright, playful wallpaper does the job nicely in this petite powder room.

The Neutral Color Factor

The neutral colors like beige, brown and grays further open up space and make it airier and less compact. Try this at your home for this Diwali and you will feel it too.

Add Stripes to Make it Broader and Taller

Introducing a bold striped pattern to your interior will not only add visual interest to your home but make it appear larger, too. While horizontal stripes make narrow spaces look wider, vertical lines give the illusion of height and can make any room seem taller.

Dress your Floor and Walls in the Same Color

Another way to visually open up the interior of your pint-sized pad is to use the same tone or hues from the same color family on your floor and walls. Doing so will draw the eye up and make the surfaces appear to recede, resulting in a room that feels grander than its actual proportions.

Pick Large Format Tiles

Incorporate shiny large-format tiles for your bathroom’s footprint into its design if it is on the smaller side (mostly). Place it with a wide rectangular mirror frame and give the illusion of a spacious environment.

Enhancing the living with Mirrors

An easy way to make your compact apartment appear bigger and brighter is by strategically placing mirrors around your space. Try hanging or leaning a large mirror on the wall opposite a window. It will maximize natural light and completely open up the room.