Small living spaces are cozy and intimate and make for excellent home bases, particularly for those who desire affordable apartment living or prefer not to have roommates. But when it comes to designing and decorating small apartments in Florida, it can be difficult to know how to make the most out of your livable square footage.
Looking for big ideas for maximizing every inch of space in a small Florida apartment? Here, Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP, offers expert design tips for making your apartment feel more spacious. Contact us today to schedule a tour of our apartments for rent in Florida and find your ideal living space that feels just like home!
When it comes to opening up your space to make it appear larger or feel roomier than it actually is, natural light is your ally. Harnessing the power of natural light can make your apartment appear more inviting, spacious, and filled with energy. Another perk of utilizing natural light to your benefit is that it will cut down on your energy costs!
If you’re putting up removable, temporary wallpaper or you’re allowed to paint your walls, stick with light colors as these are better at reflecting natural light than darker shades. Now that you have natural light, you can reflect it to make your space feel even bigger. Strategically place mirrors to reflect natural light and create the illusion of more space. Hang a large mirror on the wall facing the window or room corner to add depth and a more spacious feeling.
In some cases, small apartments may already come with separate zones, with different rooms for the bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, and other areas of the living space. However, other small apartments might not have fully separated zones, which can result in the unit feeling a bit smaller than you may be comfortable with. If your apartment doesn’t already have zones, you can make some smart design choices to maximize space by defining each zone yourself.
Divide your apartment into different zones based on their functions and select furnishings and decorative pieces that suit each zone’s individual requirements. Be sure that you place your furniture in such a way that doesn’t introduce obstructions to the walkways between each zone. Use a bookcase or decorative room dividers to implement physical yet attractive barriers between your zones to create a sense of privacy where it’s needed.
To make your living space feel and look more spacious, you should make good use of your vertical space. While small apartments may lack liveable floor space, they often have plenty of room on the walls for you to adorn with your furniture pieces, functional items, and decorative elements. Try focusing on directing the eyes by taking advantage of vertical space.
If you have a large bookcase, you might feel inclined to add it to your collection of furniture in your apartment. While these types of furniture are excellent for adding storage and display areas to a room, if your goal is to make your apartment feel more spacious, you might instead switch it out for a slender, tall bookcase, which can make your ceiling appear higher.
If you don’t have much furniture and you’re on the hunt for furniture that will help your apartment feel more spacious, you should prioritize the functionality and versatility of prospective pieces over mere aesthetic value. You won’t want to incorporate too many pieces of furniture, as this will clutter your living space. Instead, opt for furniture that serves multiple purposes.
Certain pieces of furniture are necessary to have in your home, such as seating, a bed, tables, and more. Choose beds with built-in storage to maximize space in your bedroom. You could choose a Murphy bed, which is great for small spaces, such as studio apartments. There are plenty of tables, seating options, and other furnishings with built-in storage, too!
When maximizing the amount of liveable space in your apartment, you’ll want to select anything new you bring into your home. You will also want to be strategic about where you place new items to help your space continue to feel larger once you get it to where you want. To maximize the appearance of roominess in your apartment, you should stick to neutral colors.
That doesn’t mean you can’t add colorful, vibrant pops of color, but the general palette should stick to tones of white, beige, gray, or brown and avoid dark or overly saturated colors, which can often make a space feel much smaller. Create texture and depth by adding a multitude of materials and finishes, which can help your living space appear dynamic, yet cohesive.