How to Furnish a Small Apartment: 5 Tips, 25 Examples

1. Bright Doesn’t Always Mean Bad

Hang colourful curtains with prints or apply wallpapers with interesting patterns on walls—even on the ceiling. This won’t cost much. While you might tire of bold choices in your main living area, this approach can transform a less-used small room into an engaging space for leisure.

2. Large Furniture Isn’t Always a Problem

A large piece of furniture can actually make a space feel bigger visually if chosen wisely. For example, if you have high ceilings as a bonus, a well-placed tall bookshelf can draw attention away from the small size, while a low, corner sofa with soft cushions may blend into the floor so seamlessly you barely notice it.

3. Think Geometrically

Define right away what will happen in the room. Visually divide the space into zones: work area, dining area, relaxation zone. Mentally assign a function to each part. Cut out squares from paper and lay them on the floor. This will help you better understand the size of future furniture.

4. Light Colors Work Best

As clichéd as it may sound, light-coloured floors and walls truly make a space feel larger visually. Don’t forget this simple trick.

5. Use Mirrors

In the West, it’s long been a trend for small-space dwellers to place large mirrors on the floor rather than hang them on the wall. At a certain angle, this trick can make a room appear significantly larger. A stylish mirror not only serves its functional purpose but can also become a striking decorative element.