7 Unusual Design Solutions for Small Apartments

The area of this one-room apartment is only 26 sq. m. However, designer Svetlana Melnikova managed to design a cozy and bright interior and arrange all necessary functional zones. We show great ideas from the project that are definitely worth your attention.

Neutral light background

They did not re-wallpaper the walls from the developer, only painted them white. This creates an impression of airiness and spaciousness, making the room look bigger than it actually is.

No door

They removed the door panel between the hallway and the room, leaving only the frame and door casing. This saved space and visually expanded the area without resorting to complex renovations.

Compact furniture

In a small apartment, it's important not to overload the space with heavy items. Therefore, they chose compact furniture and arranged it so that pieces don't intersect or clutter the space.

Lighting zoning

They installed external wiring on the ceiling in the room, hung a lamp above the table, and placed a floor lamp near the sofa. This allowed them to additionally zone the space with light and create different lighting scenarios in a small room.

"Light" kitchen

To avoid overloading the interior, they deliberately chose narrow upper cabinets in wall color. For glassware and additional storage, they provided a white hanging console.

Mix of different textures

By using textured textiles, decor, and wood texture, they softened the sterility of white and added volume to the space. Each element in the room provides its own tactile sensation, bringing life to the interior.

Invisible bulky items

They combined the large cabinet and refrigerator into one unit, hid them behind light-colored facades, and decorated with wooden strips. The furniture looks integrated and appears more expensive than it actually is.