Do you live in a small apartment? Many of us whether by choice or necessity live in smaller apartments. Here are a few tips for making a small space seem larger than it actually is.
Less Is More
Hanging Corner Shelf
Say it with me - less is more. Make that your mantra when you live in a small space. All to many people respond to living in a small space by trying to stuff everything in it that we can. Make sure that you use furniture that is sized to the space and avoid overfilling your apartment.
Open Space
Tactful use of open space can make any space appear larger. Use furniture that is multifunctional. Don't try to stuff a large sectional sofa into a space that is too small. It will only make the space seem more cramped. Using a smaller sofa will give you more open space to work with. A table that can be used as a dining table, office desk or work space is an example of a multi use space.
Maximize Your Storage
One thing that it seems there is never enough of is storage space. Make sure that you use every trick available to maximize the storage space that you do have. Many kitchens are extremely small in apartments. Make sure that you keep yours well organized by using organizers and sliding drawers in your lower cabinets.
For you can get a slide out drawer that will allow you to use every inch of space in those cabinets. Simple ideas like installing hooks to hang your coffee cups from rather than standing them on a shelf are also helpful. Instead of using a cabinet to store your spices, buy an inexpensive hanging rack that will store them all and keep them handy and organized.
Less Is Really More
No matter how big your home you always seem to run out of storage before you run out of things that need to be stored. In a smaller apartment you need to be especially ruthless about not letting "things" accumulate and eat up your precious space.
Do you really need a twelve piece setting of dishes if there are only two of you that live in the apartment? Even if you invite a few friends over will you ever use all 12 place settings? Flat panel TVs are getting so low in price and are so good at conserving space that there is no reason to have a big hulking TV that eats up an entire corner of your living room any more.
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