How to Save Space in a One-Room Apartment: Designer's Tricks
Living in a one-room apartment may seem cramped, but with the right organization of space it is quite comfortable.
The first thing you should do is get rid of unnecessary things - clothes that you haven’t worn for a long time, old equipment, furniture that clutters up the room.
The fewer unnecessary objects there are in an apartment, the more spacious it will seem, says Yulia Tychino .
Next, it is important to arrange the remaining furniture correctly. Large items such as a bed, wardrobe, sofa are best moved to the walls, freeing up the center of the room.
It is worth giving up bulky tables in favor of compact models - coffee tables, transformers. Mirrors will help to visually expand the space.
Multifunctional and transformable interior items will be useful. For example, a chair-bed, a folding table near the sofa, sliding shelves. Using such things will save space.
To store small items, it is worth using all possible options for vertical space. Shelves, racks, wall-mounted rugs will allow you to place decor, books, dishes. The space under the ceiling can also be used with the help of suspended structures.
A very effective solution would be cabinets up to the ceiling, allowing you to use the height of the room as much as possible. Inside, you can make many sections, shelves, drawers.
In the kitchen, proper arrangement will help save space. It is better to store dishes on open shelves, not in cabinets. Household appliances that are not used daily can be stored on the mezzanine. Compact models of appliances will also help out.
Instead of bulky flowers, it is better to place small flowerpots on the windowsills. And light, bright curtains will add a sense of spaciousness.
To visually enlarge the space, it is important to choose the right finish. Light tones of the walls and ceiling will visually expand the room. But dark tones, on the contrary, will make it feel smaller.
It is better to decorate the floor in light shades. If it is laminate or parquet, then it is worth choosing light wood. On the walls, use light wallpaper with a minimum of pattern or paint.
When choosing furniture and decor, also give preference to light shades. Then the room will visually seem more spacious. But dark and bright furniture will visually reduce the room.
Proper placement of lamps will also help to visually enlarge the space. General uniform lighting is better than spot lighting. Sconces, floor lamps, and LED strips will be useful.
By following these simple design tips, you can significantly save space in a one-room apartment and make it truly cozy.
Earlier, the expert told how to arrange a dressing room in a two-room apartment.
