Recently I was in a very small apartment so I started thinking of creative ways to turn small spaces into a bigger places. Here are various tricks that you can use on a small apartment space to make it appear larger.
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Hang long curtains: Start close to the ceiling to give the appearance that your windows are larger than they are and your ceilings are higher than they actually are.
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If you can’t paint your walls in your apartment, paint your furniture to add color and interest.
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Double the function of furniture. A creative solution to get two functions out of a piece of furniture for the price of one. An example of this would be this beautiful table for doing paperwork, computer work or writing bills also doubles as a make up table.
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Ditch the Dining room. This room is so rarely used it is a waste of precious square footage. Turn it into another useful living space such as an office or guest room.
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Bring it up… Use your walls to hang floating shelves to rotate your decor or use shelving for extra storage space.
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Embrace open storage by adding an industrial shelving unit for added storage when your storage options are minimal. You can also purchase storage ottomans to store extra blankets, videos, books etc..
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Build it up! Create the illusion of a larger space by installing a tall book shelf or wall unit. The closer it is to the ceiling, the bigger your place will look. Here I go again, talking about storage but this can also double as additional storage.
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Hang mirrors around your space. Choose a framed mirror that highlights and compliments your decor. The reflection of light will brighten up the space and make the room appear larger than it is.
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Add an entry to your home. If your apartment lacks a designated one, you can create one with a bookcase by removing the top shelves and installing hooks to hang coats.
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Remove doors to extra closets. By removing the closet doors, it will open up the space and create a cool visual style. It will also turn your closet into a more useful space such as a small office or reading nook.
So there you have it! You have virtually just increased your square footage by following these great tips! Should you home need updating please contact our CT Interior Designer, Melanie Langford of All About Interiors for a “Rent A Designer’s Eye” consultation.
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