Many have a dream to have a large apartment, but it does not always come true. Sometimes you have to “push” furniture, property and clothing into a small area housing, where there is not enough space for a comfortable stay. There are a number of design techniques that will help optimally equip life. There are also interesting pieces of furniture and interior "little things" that are indispensable for small apartments.
- Convertible table or folding table
- Storage system on the balcony
- Built-in wardrobe
- Wardrobe
- Multifunctional sofa
- Furniture 2 in 1
- Functional Accessories
- Roof rails
- Partitions or curtains for zoning
- Mirrors
- Large carpet
- Plain textile
- Leg bed
- Wall lights
- Cutting board
- Folding chairs
- Color conversion
- Organizers for things
Convertible table or folding table
The table, the appearance of which can be changed, is perfect for daily home use and receiving guests. The versatility of the product is an ideal feature for small apartments. You can choose a table of the right size depending on the needs of the family.
to contents ↑A good solution for a small room is a folding table. The product looks great in the kitchen: if necessary, the table can be folded so that it does not interfere with cooking, moving around indoors. In other rooms, the folding table will be an assistant in the work - after its completion, you just need to carefully move it to the wall.
Storage system on the balcony
Often in small apartments balconies, loggias are combined with a room, insulated, which significantly increases the usable area. If this is not possible or not planned, then on the loggia you can organize an excellent storage system. It is best to mount a built-in cabinet that does not have a back wall, but there are many functional shelves and drawers. It is also possible to place an open shelf on the balcony or install an ironing board.
Built-in wardrobe
Cabinets with a ceiling height in a small apartment - the perfect solution. For them, you should choose the most suitable place - against the wall, at the end of the corridor, in the corner or in the hallway. Typically, such products are prepared according to individual drawings, so their filling can be ordered at your discretion, having thought in advance. If the cabinet facades are close in shade to the walls, then the apartment will look higher and wider.
Wardrobe
Since wardrobes can have different sizes, they can really be organized in almost any apartment, even in a small one. There are many options: built-in furniture, joining the door to a niche, separating the corner with a curtain, creating a fence from the GKL. Inside, it is recommended to make shelves and rails, frames and drawers, areas for baskets and boxes, in general, use the space to the maximum.
Multifunctional sofa
Such sofas are in great demand in small apartments, where there is absolutely no extra space. They serve as a box for storing bedding and other things, you can sleep on them, like on a bed, as well as sit on the TV, relax with friends and family.Some sofas after folding and even increase at times, so you can put on them relatives who stayed overnight.
Furniture 2 in 1
In a small apartment, a variety of functions can be performed by a variety of furniture and furnishings. For example, tables consisting of several tiers can be increased in height and size. From one such product, a coffee table, bedside table, flower stand, and a place to store books are obtained.
As a “2 in 1” furniture in the apartment, a bench for the hallway can also act. Such interior items are very convenient to use: you can sit on them, and inside, on shelves, store shoes. The pouf also works approximately: it is easy to use as a table, footrest, bench, bedside table, high chair, and besides, it easily rolls from room to room.
An equally comfortable piece of furniture for a small apartment will be a trolley on wheels. Food is brought on it to have dinner in front of the TV, it is used as a bar, coffee station, or even installed instead of a bedside table.
to contents ↑Functional Accessories
Some household items are in demand in small-sized apartments. For example, a floor hanger organizes an additional or main place for storing outer clothing. With it, there is a chance to equip a full-fledged wardrobe, even in a tiny hallway.
Another interesting accessory for a small apartment is floating shelves. They come to the rescue if there is no more space on the floor and in the drawers. Such shelves are suitable for any style, they are placed in any room, including in the bathroom and in the kitchen. On soaring shelves you can store books and various "needs", use them as a place for arranging decor: candlesticks, frames, paintings, panels.
Roof rails
Traditionally, roof rails are used in the kitchen and are mounted on the kitchen apron or on top and inside the headset. But in a small apartment they will serve in another way. Designers advise attaching roof rails to doors, hanging clothes, shoes, umbrellas or belts on them.
Partitions or curtains for zoning
Not always in a tiny apartment is it possible to build full-fledged partitions or put furniture to separate different zones. It will be easier and more convenient to adapt textiles for this purpose: for example, to separate the bed from the common living room with a curtain. Also, in some cases, it is not deaf, but glass or half-open partitions that look lighter, do not overload the interior, and at the same time do an excellent job of zoning.
Mirrors
Mirror coatings, tiles or inserts in furniture make the space in a small apartment more voluminous, reflect light, as if multiplying it. The larger the mirror, the larger the room will appear. It is best to place a mirror surface opposite the window so that it also reflects daylight. Other reflective surfaces work similarly: shiny lacquered furniture, metal coatings.
Large carpet
If you choose a carpet according to the size of the room, you can visually enlarge the room, especially when the product is bright. You should not just install dimensional furniture on the carpet so as not to spoil the whole effect of airiness. Carpets are great for zoning a small apartment, so they can be placed in any part of the room.
Plain textile
In small apartments, do not use heavy curtains, canopies and draperies. The simpler and lighter the textile, the more comfortable it looks. In addition, such materials are usually made from natural raw materials, therefore more environmentally friendly and incredibly stylish.
Leg bed
Usually under the bed there is always free space that is empty without work. The ideal option is to order or buy a bed with already built-in drawers. If this is not possible, then beautiful plastic or wooden boxes, baskets will fit well under the bed. In this case, the cover should be long: it will hide an impromptu storage system.
Wall lights
Sconces on the walls above the bed, sofa, coffee table can save space, which could be occupied by floor lamps, table lamps. No need to abandon additional light sources, because they visually expand the space of the apartment.
Cutting board
It would seem how a meat and other cutting board can save space in the house? There is always a shortage of space in a tiny kitchen, and even such a product will become an assistant. You can purchase a large board and cover it with the sink during cooking, using as a work surface. This solution is ideal if there is absolutely no place for cooking.
Folding chairs
Modern folding chairs are as sturdy and reliable as ordinary ones. But in a small apartment they will be more useful. You can get such chairs only when guests arrive or the whole family dines assembled. The rest of the time, folding furniture is perfectly stored in a closet or on a balcony.
Color conversion
Light, pastel shades visually expand the room. If you simultaneously apply bright accents - highlighted stripes, murals, dark niches - then they will attract attention and interestingly zoning the space.
Organizers for things
The mess can ruin the design of both the small and large apartments. Therefore, in a tiny space, it is better to immediately think over all possible storage locations, for which the "organizers" will serve:
- Baskets. Not only contain a lot of things and objects, but also decorate any room. Baskets fit into any interior, fit most well-known styles. If desired, small baskets can be stacked on top of each other by constructing a cabinet or table. Such interior items can be made of plastic, jute, wood, as well as fabric and felt.
- Boxes and boxes. Modern plastic boxes have such a diverse design and shades that you can easily choose the right ones for any home. They are used similarly to baskets, only an order of magnitude more convenient due to the square and rectangular shape.
Using these ideas and techniques will make it possible even in a small apartment to make a real cozy nest, while eliminating the clutter of the room and inconvenience in everyday life.
