10 Design Hacks for Owners of Small Apartments

Small apartments are among the most in-demand on the real estate market. It's easier to buy and renovate a small apartment without breaking the budget, but can it be made functional and comfortable? Of course! We share tips that work.

1. From Small to Large (and Vice Versa)

Purchasing several tables (dining, working, coffee) means not only spending extra money but also forcing an already small space. It's better to choose one transformer table that can easily change its height and working surface area with a simple hand movement.

Foldable table Ultra with height regulator and glossy enamel countertop

2. The "Invisible Person" Syndrome

Designers keep repeating: "Transparent furniture is simply irreplaceable in small apartments." It not only looks stylish but also easily dissolves into space. That's exactly what we need.

Louis Ghost chair

3. A New Perspective on Familiar Things

No matter the size of the bedroom, you still want to place a nightstand – you guessed it? Be clever: choose a small cabinet with an interesting design – the same nightstand, but twice as spacious.

Tall CASE cabinet

4. Working Area – Worth Its Weight in Gold

Imagine this scenario: you bought a stylish sofa, but it not only occupied all the space but also felt cramped – what's the catch? In its wide backrest and armrests – which are not suitable for small apartments. When it comes to sofas and armchairs, pay attention to the "working" surface area and avoid unnecessary details.

Mokka armchair

5. Potential of Vertical Surfaces

If there's not enough room for a shelf or cabinet, look upward. Even in a standard apartment, you can move part of storage systems to the walls. Here, open shelves with many sections will come in handy.

Postman shelf

6. Into Wonderland

Mirrors visually expand any room. Fantasize: order a cabinet with mirror doors, create a wall gallery of small mirrors in frames, hang a mirror with a wide frame on the wall – and you get an additional window.

Mirror in frame 'Pasadena'

7. Without a Back Wall

An excellent solution for organizing space is shelves. Keep in mind that in a compact apartment, it's better to use shelves without back walls. You can use the area for storage while avoiding excessive wall space consumption.

Fendy 200 shelf

8. Furniture That Loves Transformations

Another way to organize space in a compact apartment is sofa-beds. Not just foldable ones, but those that can be disassembled into a base and mattress. Want to sit like in an armchair? Or throw a party on the grass?

Roots 140 VISION sofa-bed

9. Lighting Question

If space is severely limited, you can do without bedside tables and side tables, but not lights. For example, a wall sconce can be mounted on the wall behind the headboard of the bed or sofa (or on either side).

White wall light Rotaliana Luxy

10. Minimum Storage Space

The convenience of foldable chairs is not in question: a stick that helps when guests come. When folded, you won't even notice them.

Foldable chair Adel

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