10 Commandments for Owners of Small Apartments

Living in a small apartment and feeling like you don't have enough space? Then these commandments are for you.

Order at home

This rule is relevant to any space, but especially so for small spaces. Disorder turns an already small room into a tiny one.

Develop a system – what and where to store

Spend a couple of hours on this. By planning the organization system, you will find a place for every item, even if the area is very limited.

Furniture – only multifunctional

Extract maximum benefit from every square centimeter. A desk can be used as a makeup table, a chest of drawers – at the same time as storage and a side table, and various small items can be stored in drawers and tucked under the bed.

Be careful with color

Color is a very powerful tool, and it should be used carefully. Before deciding to paint the walls in a trendy dark green shade, study the properties of colors and still choose neutral, light tones that visually expand space.

Use wall space

Remember that a room has more than just the floor. Shelves, cabinets and wardrobes will help organize space and free up more room.

Properly assess furniture dimensions

A common mistake among owners of small apartments is buying small furniture. This has the opposite effect – it’s like living in a dollhouse. Add substantial pieces – they will balance the interior.

Choose furniture that looks light

Purchase furniture that appears airy and floating above the floor – such as thin elegant legs, plastic and glass, semi-transparent textures, and upward-sweeping forms.

Choose from four walls

No matter how perfect your small apartment’s interior is, don’t neglect walks outdoors or you’ll get tired of the small enclosed space much faster.

Maintain cleanliness

Dirt and dust spread quickly in any home, but in a small apartment it seems like they reach catastrophic proportions. Always clean on time.

And keep a sense of humor

Even if you don’t follow the previous 9 commandments and never managed to make your apartment livable, don’t despair. At least you have the motivation to go outside more often. And during cleaning, you only need to tidy up 20 square meters.

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