MAKING A SMALL SPACE FEEL BIG: 5 TIPS FOR MAXIMIZING SPACE IN A SMALL APARTMENT
Living in a small apartment can have its benefits. However, you may be pressed for space if you have a lot of furniture, decorations, or other belongings preventing you from having a more functional home. So here are five great tips for reorganizing, rearranging, and redecorating to maximize the space in a small apartment.
1. DECLUTTER AND GET RID OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS
The best place to start when opening up space in a small apartment is letting go of those items that may be sitting around gathering dust. They take up valuable room that could be used for things you will enjoy. You have options when deciding how to declutter your space, such as the KonMari method of getting rid of things that no longer bring you joy, or the ‘one in, one out’ rule, where every time you bring a new item(s) into your home, you donate or discard an existing item(s).
2. USE VERTICAL SPACE
One of the nice things about living in a three-dimensional world is the ability to take advantage of verticality. Using vertical space can help you get items off of your floor and immediately create room where there was none. Shelves are the most effective creators of vertical storage, but you can also opt for stackable storage bins, organizers that hang from your ceiling, and special vertical clothes hangers.
3. CHOOSE MULTIFUNCTIONAL FURNITURE
Your furniture can take up most space in a small apartment. But, if you can find furniture that serves multiple purposes, you won’t need as many individual pieces. The sofa bed is a classic choice, but you can also opt for desks, chairs, beds, and tables with built-in storage. Manufacturers can add drawers, doors, shelves, and cubbies to almost any piece of furniture, giving you multiple options for extra space.
4. MAKE USE OF NATURAL LIGHT
Darker spaces can often feel more enclosed and restricted, so creating more space in your small apartment can be as simple as adding some illumination.
Natural light reminds us of the outdoors, where space is abundant. Be sure to let in some sun by replacing opaque curtains with more sheer options, setting up mirrors across from windows, and keeping your windows clean and clear. Giving your walls a coat of white paint will reflect more natural light into your apartment while also refreshing your walls.
5. KEEP YOUR APARTMENT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED
In a hectic world of jobs, family obligations, and trying to find time to relax, it can be difficult to keep things tidy and put items back exactly where they belong. However, a cluttered apartment is almost always the result of disorganization and lack of a cleaning regimen. The best thing you can do for your small apartment is to make a cleaning schedule and stick to it. Find homes for all of your belongings, like storage bins and decorative boxes, and make sure they go back to that place once you’re done using them.
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