Finding room for a stand mixer or enough counter space to bake cookies, or storing your books in the living room and enough closet space for your clothes are issues apartment dwellers face every day. It’s not just about the space either.
Residents pull up Pinterest or watch HGTV and see beautiful homes decked out in the latest interior design trends. The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.
Tiny homes can be the same way. Living in less than 1,000 square feet, whether it’s a starter ranch that was in your price range during the early days of the pandemic or building your own tiny home so you can live clutter free and on the move, has been a popular trend.
Thankfully, there are ways you can still bring style and sophistication into your home.
Maximize Space
Look for vertical space. A lot of people stop at eye level when they consider their space. However, there is lots of room above it. If you can put holes in the walls, floating shelves can be a great way to store things up high. If you can’t, think about taller bookcases or organizers to get the most out of the space.
Non-permanent storage solutions. Most apartments will not allow you to put holes in the wall, so consider storage options you can keep and move onto the next apartment or your first home. A rolling island cart in the kitchen is a great way to get extra counter space and storage underneath it. A great entertainment center in the living room can also help make a great space for your TV, but also books and video game consoles.
Faux built-in storage. Find furniture pieces that could look like they were made into the apartment. Do you have a weird nook you never know what to do with? Go to your local thrift shops and find a cool piece that would fit right in.
Move around your furniture. Sometimes it’s less about the pieces and more about how you are using them. Changing the angle of your couch or where you have a bookcase can visually make the room look larger. This will also allow you to make multi-use zones to get the most out of the space.
