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Friday, June 15th, 2018
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The design of an apartment studio can pose many challenges. But every single one of these can be overcome with the right mindset and also a set of rules. You will be advised to not function take over aesthetics so many homeowners are in a dilemma when they have to design a small space.
A Controlled Color Palette
So you might ask what the color palette has to do with the overall layout. There is no need to overthink this. This simply means that you don’t need to complicate your design. Small apartments should be given the simplest designs as much as possible. Also, you don’t need to make the layout cramped with too many stuff or you’d end up making it look choppy or cluttered.
Just focus on one up to three colors only. Have them infused throughout the apartment rather than just a single section. Doing so will help you connect the entire apartment space together. This will also make it easy for the eyes to comprehend what’s going on.
Now more than ever, you should follow the 60-30-10 rule. Since you’re working with just a limited square footage, have your dominant shade at 60%. This has to be a neutral color so that you can use it throughout the room without having to worry.
Next, use 30% of your chosen secondary color. The rest should be the accent hue which comprises just 10% of the palette.
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Yes, Divide
Some apartment owners just end up having a room that’s one continuous space. But even a studio type apartment needs to be divided. Don’t use a lot or you’d end up with a confusing layout or space would simply look choppy. If you’re lacking, on the other hand, there might also be a confusion on where one room ends and the next one begins.
The classic room divider is the bed. This will separate the bedroom from all the other living spaces. You can also use open shelves so that the areas won’t be too visually separated.
You can also experiment with the placement of the sofa and the entertainment center.
Having divisions will also define every functional area. Don’t end up making your apartment look too utilitarian. There is so much more you can do even with a small space. Every space must still have a distinct function and this must be indicated on your layout.
Let Visual Height Help
When you have limited square footage, it’s time to look up and use whatever visual height you are provided with. Purposefully draw the eyes upward so that your home becomes more interesting.
You can effectively do this by adding a vertically-designed shelf or bookcase. You can also use tall room dividers and a sizable painting. You can also hang vertical mirrors on just the right spots. You can also have your storage units installed vertically so that you’ll have more space to store your other stuff.
Layer It
A beautifully-designed apartment sometimes lies on how properly the design elements were layered. Many interior designers take on their project in this manner. They know the value of layers and so they apply it in most of their designs.
You can use a bold rug to add color, depth, and visual division to your space. A patterned rug in a sea of neutrals should do the trick.
You can also layer with furniture. Don’t automatically go for the sets. You can shop for complementary pieces and then use the right accessories to finish the look.
You can also achieve layering by using complementary shapes and styles as well as finding upholstery in an array of hues instead of the usual single color.
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Friday, June 24th, 2016
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Small apartments may have their upside but they also come with some furnishing concerns. Sure, you love paying the lower rent and being close to your work, add the coziness and all, and what you get is a warm, easy-to-decorate place. But is it really that easy to furnish a tiny apartment?
One of the greatest misconceptions about decorating smaller apartments is that functionality should always come before design. While function is important, it is also just as crucial to create a design that describes who you are. An apartment might have limited space but this does not mean that you have to be short on style, too. You have to find the right balance between style and function or you won’t be comfortable in your apartment, eventually.
You Can Still Define Separate Areas
One advice that homeowners often get when it comes to style is to use an open space layout. This lack of definition on space could look cluttered if not given much attention.
As much as you can, try to define separate areas by giving each area a purpose. For instance, you can place a coat and shoe racks right by the entryway. Place the buffet between the kitchen and dining areas so serving and storage become easier. Back the sofa up to the foot of the bed so the beholder’s eyes are drawn to the living area.
If you have a hobby, go ahead and experiment in separating the area where you would display your collections and other living areas. Don’t be afraid to show who you are. If your hobby is biking, then install an indoor rack that will make your bike look like it’s been intentionally made into a décor. Plants may also be used to signify changes in space use.
Make Use of Dual-Purpose Furniture
Every inch counts when it comes to dealing with small space. Invest in smaller furniture that, preferably, can double into something else. Focus your energies on buying furniture pieces that work with your chosen theme.
Bedrooms are often the perfect rooms for dual-purpose furniture. It is best to buy furniture that has a dual purpose than to work the space around the furniture that you purchase.
Consider having a trundle bed that folds into a sofa when you want to watch the television. A hollow ottoman can also double as a storage case, or a dining table with built-in leaf to make guest entertainment a lot easier.
Whatever kind of dual-purpose piece you buy, just make sure that you buy the sizes that are appropriate to your available space. Overstuffed pieces will only make your space look a lot smaller than it already is. Now don’t worry too much about searching for sofas, there are many designs that will fit your micro-living space.
Assess Unused Spaces
Living in a small space means you also have to rethink unused areas now and then. If there are extra pots that lay around or candles that have not been used for so long, then what’s the point in keeping them around?
Now look around your apartment and find out if you have any dead spaces that serve very little to zero purpose. Find blank walls and unused corners then discover how you can make these spaces more useful. Use them to your advantage, create storage where there was none before.
Extend Vertically
Planning the best way to use space means you have to know how to use vertical storage. Narrow, tall storage systems work best in smaller spaces so shop for those kinds. An entertainment center that is narrower yet reaches from floor to ceiling is your perfect divider between the living and sleeping areas.
Decorating tiny apartments doesn’t need to be taxing. All you need is a little creativity and a tad of patience and you should be fine.
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