Designer Reveals 5 Mistakes in Decorating Small Apartments That Everyone Can Make
Let's analyze the mistakes and improve our design awareness
Designer Victoria Pashinskaya shared 5 more mistakes to avoid when decorating small apartments.
1. Poor Furniture Arrangement
Piling large furniture items in the center of a room is not a good idea. It's much more ergonomic to place them along the perimeter.
Design: Svetlana Melnikova2. Heavy Curtains
Heavy curtains should only be chosen in light tones, otherwise they will make the space feel heavier. For small rooms, it's better to hang curtains with a light transmission rate above 50%.
Design: Svetlana Melnikova3. Bulky or Miniature Chandeliers
Instead of overly bulky or too small lighting fixtures, consider installing recessed spotlights. You can always add table lamps or floor-standing torcheres as additional lighting.
Design: Svetlana Melnikova4. Contrasting Colors in the Interior
According to design rules, a flat should not have more than 3 colors at once. However, any number of shades for those colors is allowed. Bright tones should only be used as accents.
Design: Svetlana Melnikova5. Multi-Level Ceilings
A ceiling with 3 levels or more will make the space feel heavier. To visually expand a room, a two-level ceiling is sufficient.
Design: Svetlana Melnikova
