What Will the Design of Small Apartments Be Like in 2025? Layout, Storage, Multifunctionality

Small apartments have always been a challenge for interior designers. But by 2025, we will see a real revolution in approaches to organizing small spaces. Let's take a look into the future and find out how compact homes will look in a few years.

Main points from the article:

• Transformable furniture will become the norm;

• Smart technologies will help maximize space;

• Vertical storage will reach a new level;

• Multifunctionality will be the key principle of design;

• Natural materials and plants will create a sense of spaciousness.

Future Layout: Flexibility Is Key

In 2025, the concept of fixed layouts will go into the past. In its place will come flexible spaces that can adapt to various needs throughout the day.

Imagine a studio apartment where the bedroom becomes a home office during the day and a cozy living room for friends in the evening. This will be possible thanks to the development of transformable furniture and smart partitions.

Designers will actively use sliding panels and mobile interior elements. For example, a kitchen island on wheels can easily turn into a dining table or additional workspace.

Design: Julia Kolesnichenko, Nadezhda Voin

Storage: Vertical is Our Everything

In small apartments of 2025, every centimeter will count. Therefore, designers will focus on vertical storage, using space from floor to ceiling.

We will see built-in wardrobes that go the full height of the walls, multi-level storage systems, and even ceiling constructions for rarely used items. Popular will be pull-out ladders and platforms with built-in drawers.

An interesting trend will be the use of space under the ceiling. Suspended lofts for adults will appear, freeing up space for a workspace or wardrobe downstairs.

Multifunctionality: Two in One and Even Three in One

By 2025, single-function furniture will become rare in small apartments. In its place will come interior items capable of performing multiple tasks.

Sofas will fold out into full-size beds, and their armrests will transform into work desks. Coffee tables will get built-in storage systems and the ability to transform into dining tables.

Special attention will be paid to kitchen gadgets. Multifunctional appliances combining the functions of a stove, oven, and dishwasher will appear. This will save precious space on the kitchen.

Design: Polina Andreeva

Smart Technologies: Invisible Helpers

“Smart home” technologies will become an integral part of the design of small apartments. They will help make the most efficient use of every square meter.

Voice-controlled lighting, temperature, and even furniture will become the norm. Imagine how a bed can be tucked away into the wall at your command, freeing up space for yoga or home workouts.

“Smart” mirrors will not only show your reflection but also display the weather forecast, daily schedule, or even replace a TV. This will allow you to get rid of unnecessary items in the interior.

Visual Techniques: Creating an Illusion of Space

Designers in 2025 will actively use visual techniques to create a sense of larger space in small apartments.

Mirrors and glossy surfaces will help expand the space visually. Interactive walls that can change images, creating an illusion of a window with a view of nature or a continuation of the room, will appear.

Light tones and natural materials will become the basis of the color palette. They will help create a feeling of lightness and airiness even in the smallest space.

Design: Seraphima Gavrilchenko

Nature in the Interior: Greenery Without Sacrificing Space

Despite limited space, small apartments of 2025 will find room for nature. Vertical gardens and built-in mini-greenhouses in furniture will allow growing greenery without taking up precious square meters.

“Smart” planters that automatically care for plants will appear. This will allow even the busiest city dwellers to enjoy greenery in their homes.

Design: Anastasia Gladysheva

Expert Tips: How to Prepare a Small Apartment for the Future

We asked Irina Maksimenko, co-founder of the interior design studio TI INTERIORS, to share tips on how to start preparing a small apartment for 2025 trends now:

“Start with a review of your belongings. Get rid of everything unnecessary - this is the main step to creating a functional space. Invest in multifunctional furniture, such as a sofa-bed or a transforming table. Use vertical space for storage. And don’t be afraid to experiment with color - a bright interior of a wardrobe can completely transform a small apartment and create a feeling of Narnia in what seems like a small space.”

By 2025, small apartments will no longer be synonymous with crowding and discomfort. Thanks to innovative solutions and smart technologies, they will become functional and cozy spaces where every centimeter works for the comfort of residents. Are you ready for such a future?

Cover: Design project by Anastasia Gladysheva