Designer Reveals 5 Mistakes in Decorating Small Apartments That Everyone Can Make

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.

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2. 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 Melnikova

3. 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 Melnikova

4. 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 Melnikova

5. 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