Decorating a Small Apartment – Now an Easy task
Though there are no sure shot methods or fixed formulas for making an apartment appear bigger than what it really is, the key is to look for clever ways to enhance your space and make maximum and most optimum use of the available area. While decorating a big house paying attention to the size of the furniture or the color of the walls and ceiling or the fabric of drapes and curtains etc. is a matter of choice but when it comes to a small space, it becomes an absolute necessity.
First and foremost you should choose a decorating theme as this will form a kind of link throughout the apartment. While selecting a theme you must be very careful about the choice of color you make. Always remember dark colors make anyplace appear small whereas light colors make a place appear larger than it is in reality. Use light colors on the walls and curtains as far as possible as they make a place feel more open, bright and bigger. Using mirrors is also a good option for creating the illusion of a larger space as mirrors trick the eye into thinking that the room extends beyond the walls. Mirrors also bounce back light, so they are great placed on walls opposite windows.
Secondly place your furniture near the walls and create as much walking space in the middle as possible. Next, do away with clutter. Clutter makes even the largest rooms feel smaller. Remove all small items and junk that seems to always get in your way. Box away items that clutter your desk, floor, tables, and other surfaces. Donate or get rid of all the stuff that you don’t need. Organize all your things and have a dedicated place for each and every one of them. A neat, clean and organized place, indifferent of size – big or small, always looks great.