Living in a small apartment can make it seem challenging to turn it into that cozy and inviting atmosphere, but learning a few tips, tricks and ideas to inspire you in this post you can make your small apartment your dream space.
In this post, we will be taking a look at some ideas to inspire your home, as well as some tips & tricks to follow to create that warm, cozy and inviting living room space in your small apartment.
1. Mirrors
Mirrors really open up the space in a room and give the illusion of there being more space.
2. Importance of lighting
The lighting you use can transform a space. placing lamps and including light sources in corners, behind plants and décor give a really cozy, warm feel to a space. A good option for a small apartment is to use vertical lights or ceiling lights to save on floor space.
3. Vertical Items & Décor
When choosing certain furniture items such as storage, lighting, plants and other décor its good to focus on vertical items to save space and not make a room look to cluttered.
4. Sheer Curtains
Sheer curtains blend nicely, have less contrast and have a light weighted feel to them. In a small living room they work well to let light shine through and blend in to not clutter or clash with other furnishings. You can layer sheer curtains on top of regular curtains to have the best of both.
5. Plant Décor
Plants are great for a natural, fresh and homely feel. As mentioned earlier vertical décor is important and plants are great for this.
6. Include Neutral colours
For your colour scheme its good to include mostly neutral and light colours, these can be incorporated in any colour scheme. This isn’t a must for interior design, but its helpful for small living as lighter colours are fresh, minimal and look less cluttered opening up a space. Dark colours for large furniture items or walls, will make a room feel smaller and crowded.
7. Feature wall
Adding a feature makes a room feel more permanent and breaks up the space. A painted wall or a feature wall using materials like wood and stone could be a great idea.
8. Blanket basket
A blanket basket is a great item to have for making a living room cozy and welcoming for guests. Acquiring some large and thick blankets work well.
9. Shelving & Smart storage
Be smart with storage & organization. To avoid making your living room look cluttered, use closed off storage with doors, include shelving, vertical storage and choosing furniture perhaps with storage like in a table or inside the sofa.
10. Rugs
An appropriate sized rug for your living room balances the space and adds to the cozy feel of the space.
11. Glass & Transparency
Incorporating glass and transparent décor makes to space easier on the eye with less clutter and contrast. Using this idea where you can such as a glass table, gives the illusion of less weight, more space and minimal design which is appropriate for small living apartments and spaces.
12. Wall art
Choose wall art that fits your style and aesthetic.
13. Table Tray
Use a tray for your living room table, it frames items nicely, looks thoughtful and is a great way to keep items organised looking less cluttered.
14. Scent
Choosing a nice method to make your living room smell relaxing, inviting and cozy. A candle is great, you could try flowers, essential oil diffusers and scent sticks.
15. Guest seating
Don’t forget to include seating options for when you have guests over. This will make it a warm and inviting atmosphere.
16. Add a bar cart
A bar cart is fun and great to make your living room homely and entertain guests.