How To Make A Small Apartment Look Good
Lighting is one of the most important concepts in a space and one thats often overlooked says Jessica Davis owner.
How to make a small apartment look good. Photo by Bravo Interior Design. At least two pieces of wood not a 2x4 just a little scrap wood pegboard power drill screws little hooks Total time it takes. Grouping items by color or theme will help to achieve a more unified look.
Many actual apartments have plants or chairs by their front doorsStep 3 Add a little mailbox for letters. Think big but go small with the frame An oversized mirror the larger the better is a cure-all for cramped quarters since it expands the sense of visual spaceso long as you stick with a fairly simple frame. Youll be surprised at how different they look once youve moved them to a different location.
Put all of your red books on one shelf and all of your blue ones on another. Use a few large simple pieces of furniture or accessories in place of several smaller pieces which makes a small space look cluttered. Create Space between Furniture and Wallshttp.
Put a potted plant outside your door or a chair if you prefer. Grab all your random decorative items and put them in a pile then redistribute them. Someone might want to write a letter to you in your room that looks like a an apartment.
Create a layered lighting concept. Using open shelving and headboards allow the eye to wander through the space visually expanding it in the process. Bright crisp colors like white light gray or beige can make a small studio apartment look bigger.
One to two hours depending on size. Since floorspace is limited use the walls to show off mementos or organize outdoor items with floating shelves. Exposed legs give the illusion of more space while bottom-heavy furniture makes your floor space look crowded and cramped.