It is not true that if you are living in an apartment or any smaller space, it is hard to achieve impressive look about your space. With a few simple tips, you small space can be as inviting as a house with 10 bedrooms. Decorating a small space is much easier and less expensive than a big one.
Once you have moved into your place, How to make your place cozy and inviting is the first question that comes to the mind.Well, that can be achieved with a wall color. Not only will it make your place more feel more cozy, it is the first step in decorating a place. Now if you happen to live in a place where the landlord objects to painting walls than don’t worry,there are other ways in which you can add color in your place. Window treatments,rugs,plants,accessories,throws and wall art etc. are one of the few ways with which you can add color.
Next comes furniture. To avoid looking your space cluttered ,keep only the pieces which you are going to use so they won’t be collecting dust only. Modern furniture tends to look better in a small space. Clean lines and geometric shapes opens up the space more rather than traditional heavy furniture.
Storage is another issue when it comes to small space.
1. You can use plastic storage boxes to store items such as shoes,winter gloves,picture albums etc.They can be stacked in shelves in a closet or cabinet freeing up more space.
2. Use hampers and laundry bins to create space.
3. Use a coffee table that has storage shelf or shelves beneath it so that you could use that space for storing magazines. Chests or trunks are another good way to create more storage .
These are just few ways to create more storage. Be creative, you might come up with more ways to create an impressive look to your place than you may think.