As housing prices continue to rise, small homes have become the first choice for many families. However, the renovation of small apartments does face the challenge of space limitations. But don't worry, with a few clever decorating techniques, we can just as much make a small space bigger. Next, let's follow the editor to explore these practical decoration tips!
1. Open space
Small apartments have limited space, so in order to break the sense of crampedness, it is recommended to give priority to open design. Try to incorporate common areas such as living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms and balconies to create a more airy and spacious living experience.
2. Double-sided cabinets instead of walls
The use of double-sided cabinets instead of traditional walls can not only cleverly increase the storage space, but also cleverly save the space of one wall, realizing the dual use of space. Entryways, sofa backdrops, book walls, and bedroom exterior walls are all ideal applications to make your home more functional and designed.
3. The bar counter replaces the dining table
For the average small home, due to the limited number of occupants, the bar is usually sufficient for the basic needs of daily dining. When the dining room space is cramped, extending a bar design from the kitchen is undoubtedly a practical and stylish option, which can greatly improve the utilization of space.
4. Hard partitions should not be used
When decorating a small apartment, it is recommended to use materials such as glass, hollow or curtain for partitioning, which will not block the light and sight, but also maintain the transparency and integrity of the space. On the contrary, hard partitions not only increase the difficulty of construction, but also can make the space appear more cramped due to their clear boundaries and sense of volume, so they are not recommended for use in small homes.
5. Kitchen appliances are embedded in cabinets
Kitchens often face the problem of debris accumulation due to limited space, especially large appliances such as rice cookers and ovens. In order to create a neat and orderly kitchen environment, it is advisable to reserve space in advance when customizing cabinets, and cleverly embed appliances into them, which will not only make the most of the space, but also make the kitchen look neat and organized.
6. Simple ceiling
In order to avoid the feeling of depression brought by the ceiling, it is recommended to choose a simple ceiling design, or a partial ceiling to hide the line. If possible, it is even possible to consider not having a suspended ceiling to maximize the height of the reserved space and create a more comfortable and spacious living experience.
7. Pale color arrangement
In small apartments, the excessive use of dark colors, especially gray walls, not only cannot enhance the sense of luxury, but will aggravate the sense of oppression of the space, and visually make the space appear more cramped. Therefore, for small apartments, we recommend using light-colored walls to create a brighter and more spacious living space.
8. Small volume furniture
In a small apartment, large pieces of furniture are really not ideal. Not only do they take up too much space due to their bulky size, but they can also exacerbate the feeling of congestion due to their difficulty in moving and placing them. Therefore, for small apartments, we recommend choosing functional and compact furniture. Before you buy, it's important to plan the size of your furniture to make sure it fits perfectly into your living space and adds convenience and comfort to your home life.
9. Avoid lighting without primary and secondary
Due to the lack of obvious sense of regional boundaries in small apartments, the selection and use of lamps and lanterns pose a challenge. A single main light can be monotonous, while a wrap-around light layout creates a diffuse lighting effect and makes the space feel more spacious. Therefore, when lighting the space, the primary and secondary should be clearly distinguished, with the simple shape of the ceiling lamp as the main light source, supplemented by table lamps, wall lamps, spotlights, etc., to create a warm and layered lighting environment.
10. Avoid using color materials in a large area
Due to the limited space, it is advisable to choose a clean and uniform solid color as the main color tone, and avoid using large areas of tiles, mosaics, small square tiles or wallpaper, as these elements can easily make the space look crowded and cluttered. Solid colors are not only the best choice, but they are also effective in creating a clean, spacious visual effect.