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INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES TO MAKE YOUR SMALL APARTMENT LOOK LARGER

Updated: Feb 20, 2023

If you live in a small apartment, you are well aware of how challenging it can be to create the illusion of space and avoid feeling cramped. You'll immediately see after reading this piece that not all hope is lost just because you live in a small flat.


There are a tons of tips and decorating hacks you can use that can completely transform your room! Let's talk about some tricks to make your small apartment appear larger.




How to Create the Look of More Space in a Small Apartment


1. Add mirrors everywhere

So what type of mirrors should you be using?


Floor mirrors :

Large floor mirrors, in particular, will look great in a corner of your little flat. Additionally, it would be ideal if you could locate a corner adjacent to a window.

Here some floor mirrors you may like for your space:


Wall/Circle mirrors :

On walls, round mirrors are frequently utilized. When deciding what size mirror to hang on your wall, bigger is preferable in this instance. This makes the mirror more noticeable and enables it to serve as a focal point.


Try to hang your mirror on a wall that is across from a window or another source of light in your apartment to maximize the effect of this.

Here are some wall mirrors you may like for your space:












2. Avoid large furniture


Although it may seem obvious, you'd be shocked at how frequently people choose furniture for a small apartment or room that is intended for larger settings.


You should purchase furnishings that will fit a smaller room if you have one. Let's go over some of the fundamentals.


Couches :

Those expansive and cushy-looking sectionals probably won't fit in your living room if it's small. A regular sofa or a sofa with a small chaise should be your choice. These work significantly better in compact areas.


Couches you may like:









Chairs :

Big chairs may be comfortable to sit in, but they should be avoided when trying to maximise space in a tiny flat. If you must have chairs in your living area, choose smaller ones.
Chairs you may like:



3. Use furniture that doubles as storage


Use of storage-convertible furniture essentially kills two birds with one stone. You can apply this trick in so many different ways.


Storage bench :











Storage ottoman













Coffee table / storage space :



4. Use your vertical space

One of the best methods to make sure you are making the most of the space in your apartment is with vertical space. particularly in terms of decoration.


Using your vertical space effectively extends the space by drawing the attention higher. Here are some ideas for using vertical space to give the impression that your small flat is larger.


Floating shelves :

Floating shelves are a simple method to give your flat more decoration space, and they are available in a huge variety of colours and sizes! Depending on the available wall space, you can choose between 2-3 short floating shelves or 2 large floating shelves.















Bookshelves :

Another excellent approach to increase the height of your small flat is with bookshelves. You may really go all out when it comes to designing these so that they can blend in with your apartment's general design scheme. You can place one of these in a corner or place two of them close to your TV stand.



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