6 cheap ways to increase space in an apartment

We've compiled a selection of simple and budget-friendly ways to expand the space in your apartment, making it comfortable and functional. Take these ideas down for note: they can be used even in a small studio.

Cabinets and walls in the same color

In a children's room, a designer created a functional workspace near the window. To save space, the table was placed on the windowsill. The countertop smoothly transitions into storage systems. Cabinets are made in the same color palette as the walls.

Design: Anastasia Bezmaternykh. View the full project

Glass doors

To add more air to the interior, designers used glass double-hung doors. They separate the living room from the kitchen and hallway but still create a feeling of open space.

Design: DIDUS DESIGN. View the full project

Mirrored wall

The designer created a cozy and well-thought-out layout with interesting details. The walls were painted with light-colored paint to create a light background and avoid overloading the space. The wall behind the sofa in the living room was decorated with multiple mirrors, which visually expand the room.

Design: Margarita Sivukhina. View the full project

Contrast graphic pattern

In a small two-room flat, the hallway, kitchen, and living room form a single public area. Everything necessary was arranged here, and the space still looks very spacious. The kitchen was visually highlighted using gypsum partitions, a lower ceiling, and a bar counter. To separate the space, vibrant colors were also used, and one of the walls was decorated with a large pattern in the form of colored arrows.

Design: UNITED DÉCOR. View the full project

Suspended furniture and mirrored surfaces

Designers used a light palette and many mirrors to add air to the space. Part of the walls were decorated with gypsum panels to give volume to the finish. They chose a very minimalist suspended furniture set: a TV cabinet, bedside tables in the bedroom, and a ladies' table that also serves as a laptop station.

Design: MERRA ARCHITECTS. View the full project

Kitchen without upper cabinets

The kitchen and living room were joined into one whole. To avoid cluttering the room's space, designers opted out of upper cabinets—residents don't particularly enjoy cooking. Built-in appliances and minimalist facades with nearly invisible hardware help visually expand the space.

Design: Tatiana Mantsveich. View the full project