You know what they say: there is much happiness in little pleasures. And guess what? That goes for your home too! Just because you live in a small apartment this doesn't mean you have to feel confined or that your style is being restricted.
Step right up and take a load off into the cheesy wintry delight interiors that are and are about to be bestowed upon you; welcome to the cozy chic life or at least lifestyle organization tips for your space. Are you set to start your makeover mission of your tiny regal home? Hold on tight and let the following 30 tips have the living space that makes other people green with envy.
1. Use Multi-Functional Furniture
Purchase furniture that has multiple uses and the need to buy new ones will only be known after several years. For instance, a sofa bed or an ottoman with hidden compartments not only serves as an additional chair or table but also will help store things.
2. Think Vertically
Make any areas with vertical height as suitable as possible using shelves, hooks, and wall-mounted racks. Tall bookcases and floating shelves effectively access unused wall space.
3. Foldable and Collapsible Furniture
Choose furniture such as tables, chairs, or desks that can be folded and put away when not in use. These are best fit for areas such as kitchens and office environments.
4. Sliding Doors
One can change the standard doors by the chic ones which might be sliding or pocket ones. It remains an uncomplicated change that can prevent crucial loss of space in compact locations.
5. Mirrors for Illusion
Strategically place mirrors to reflect light and give the illusion of a larger space. Full-length mirrors or mirrored furniture can make a big difference.
6. Use Under-Bed Storage
Make use of the space under your bed for storing seasonal clothing, shoes, or linens. Use bins or vacuum-sealed bags to keep everything organized.
7. Floating Desks
Place a fold-away desk on the floor that floats up to the wall. This hack is a great one for designing a new working station without compromising the floor space.
8. Dual-Purpose Kitchen Islands
Select the kitchen island with storage and dining area so that one doesn't have to look for another area to dine. It recommended adding stools that can be easily tucked beneath the tables to optimize the space.
9. Hang Curtains High
Pull up your curtains as high as you can to make windows seem wider and ceilings higher. This one is truly extraordinary when it is combined with light and air fabrics that will amplify its impact.
10. Corner Shelves
For example, to take advantage of corner shelves, which are usually inefficient, it is possible to fix them between two walls. Some of the most underexplored areas can be corners, which may prove useful for storage or even displaying products.
11. Use Pegboards
Open shelves are not limited to garages either. Place them in the kitchen where you can hang spoons and forks, in an office where you can hang staplers and paper clips, or in the bedroom where you can hang pieces of jewelry and tie racks.
12. Hang Pots and Pans
Using wall-mounted pot and pan holders, sufficient storage can be created for little-used items and easy access to frequently used ones.
13. Stackable Storage Bins
Stackable bins can be organized in closets, pantries, or even living rooms. They assist you in creating vertical storage and at the same time, make most of them fairly easy to retrieve.
14. Install Hooks Everywhere
Hooks are the cheapest among the lot and are also flexible. Put them in the hallways, in the bathrooms, and in closets to hang bags, coats, towels, or jewelry.
15. Choose Light Colors
Do not paint the walls with dark colors, choose light-colored furniture. This assists in allowing natural light reflection thus making your apartment appear larger.
16. Roll-Out Cabinets
Use roll-out shelves on cabinets where items are stored or hard-to-reach areas for easy storage and retrieval of items in deep cabinets.
17. Use Transparent Furniture
Furniture with acrylic or glass-like aspects can be especially useful because they allow the light to pass through, making the rooms look larger than they are. Let's imagine a glass coffee table or a dining table with a clear glass top and a metal frame.
18. Over-The-Door Organizers
Everyone should have more doors by placing the over-the-door shoe racks for shoes and organizing some cleaning items or toiletries.
19. Hide Clutter with Skirts and Covers
Fabric skirts should be used to conceal items that are placed beneath any table or counter. This is quite simple and can be used to hide one's items from plain sight while making it look artistic.
20. Mount Your TV
Save space on the floor by installing your television on the wall. A swivel mount was used to increase the maneuverability of the stand.
21. Create Zones
It is recommended that your home should be divided into different segments where you sleep, have your office, and where you just chill. Create separate zones without using solid walls: organize sofas, armchairs, and coffee tables, install screens, and put down rugs.
22. Install Wall-Mounted Lights
Save space by replacing floor or table lamps with hanging lamps or sconces fixed to the walls.
23. Furniture on Wheels
Buy furniture that has wheels, or better still, those that have wheels such as rolling carts and mobile desks among others. This enables you to reposition the item according to the needs of the house.
24. Use Window Sills
Some window sills can be used for storage, decoration, or even both. Some furniture can be adjacent to this area so one can place plants, books, or other decorative items to utilize the space.
25. DIY Loft Bed
If the ceiling is high enough, construct a loft bed that saves all the space below for the desk, seat, or shelves.
26. Vacuum-Seal Seasonal Items
Mold clothes, bedding, or any other large item that you do not use regularly and pack them in vacuums. This leads to their miniaturization, and hence they are easier to store when compared to big ones.
27. Use Decorative Boxes
Buy items that you can store in specific boxes that are able and complement your home decor. They are ideal for keeping all sorts of clutter hidden away and this could apply to many objects or a few bulky ones.
28. Add a Murphy Bed
Murphy bed refers to a bed designed to fold against the wall whenever it is not being used allowing for room space during the other times.
29. Hang Plants
Instead of placing the plants on tables or shelves, use hooks on the ceiling to hold plants. This creates a green area without using outside space on the building facade.
30. Be Ruthless About Decluttering
When decluttering, Christensen advises you to be as ruthless as possible. Last but not least, make it a point to clean the apartment and remove clutters after some time.
Finally, part clean or redo your apartment regularly. Give away, sell, or throw away any item that you do not utilize. The idea with minimalist design is the less you own, the better your home environment becomes and the easier it is to manage your living space.
Here, I present 30 hacks that will turn the small apartment you live in into a space that is ergonomic, minimalist, and personal. What matters here is not the space, but the utilization of the available space!
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