Small apartments? The tendency to live in increasingly smaller spaces is on the rise. In some European or Asian cities you can find flats for less than 20 m2. Perhaps you think that decorating an apartment of so few meters can become something easy. However, it has its challenges and in this book we give you several tips from the professionals to achieve it. These decoration tips for small apartments are perfect for keeping an apartment stylish and always tidy. Let’s start!
1. Include light colors
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1. Include light colors
This is a basic rule in any decoration project. Light colors serve to enlarge small spaces, give them light and make them look more spacious. Colors like white or beige are good options. If you want a more vibrant note, you can add a darker tone to a detail or piece of furniture.
Tip: neutral colors look good in all kinds of spaces. Try grey, white or beige.
2. Choose functional furniture
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2. Choose functional furniture
Functional furniture is a must that cannot be missing in any small space. Practical and super comfortable, they usually have a double function, which is a success since they allow to optimize the space. They are mostly of modern design and are (mostly) made to measure.
Tip: some functional furniture options: folding beds, beds with drawers at the bottom, desks that turn into tables or sofas that turn into beds.
3. Take advantage of the walls
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3. Take advantage of the walls
This tip applies to all kinds of small spaces. Taking advantage of the walls has its advantages: you save space, you gain organization and aesthetically (depending on the design you choose) it can work very well as a splash of color or a personal touch. You can choose between different wall organizers. They are essential in kitchens, bathrooms and all kinds of space.
Tip: the shelves adapt to all environments. The ones of the minimalist type, floating, look fabulous.
4. Choose a coat rack
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4. Choose a coat rack
Coat racks are very useful accessories and look good in all kinds of spaces. There are minimalist design, rustic, wall, with foot. The material palette is usually diverse, although materials such as plastic, wood or steel triumph. Choose a design according to the style of your space, whose size is in harmony with the rest of the elements of the environment.
Tip: multifunction coat racks are perfect. There are designs that, in addition to being ideal for hanging clothes or hats, even include shoe racks.
5. Don’t forget the bedding
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5. Don’t forget the bedding
Bedding, especially in small apartments, can become a very important deco element. Choose designs that accompany the rest of the decoration. Also, bedding can be the perfect excuse to add color to the room, what are you waiting for?
Tip: complete your spaces with an important rug. Long-haired ones are trending.
6. Select some cushions
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6. Select some cushions
The cushions cannot be absent in the decoration of a small apartment. Choose designs that suit the style and space. The options are numerous, there are very fun and original designs. A tip is to place the cushions according to their size, you can also group them by color or style.
7. Go for personalized objects
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7. Go for personalized objects
And when it comes to decoration, a personal touch cannot be missing. Choose those objects that represent you or that are related to your hobbies. It can be a book, a sculpture, a picture or a small plant.
Tip: your small apartment can be completely decorated with vinyl. On the walls or on the furniture they look great.
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