Home Interior Design Tips and Storage ideas for small homes

Nothing should be left on the floor

Yes, we understand you need space in your small apartment, however the most decorated room can’t be functional if you cannot walk inside it. Try floating items such as shelves and night stands. In that way you are keeping the ground clear and creating extra storage space. Another idea would be to opt for wall lights instead of ground lamps.

Consider folding pieces

This is one of great small #livingroom organization ideas. You can opt for floating desks or floating dining tables. In small spaces, you can’t even consider fitting a full size desk. But, you cannot work from bed all day long. A fold down desk fixed to the wall is a great idea for that matter.

In that way, you are clearing the floor (rule number 1 stated above) of furniture you do not need 24/7. Bonus tip, your mail won’t be stacked up on these table tops!

Storage organizer for your kitchen

plan to have a lot of cabinets. This is where you are going to throw all your groceries, all your pans and all your equipment. This is an essential storage ideas for small homes.

Focus on Lighting

your small space may seem darker than the usual luxurious villas. This is due to very small windows here and there or sometimes windows can be non existent.

To make up for the lack of natural light coming from the sun, you should add a lot of light sources in each and every room. This means putting lamps in your kitchen bedroom bathroom and living room. You can opt for ceiling fixtures and pretty pendant or elegant flush mount. This depends mainly on your ceiling height. Think also to add scones or table lamps and bright atmosphere.

Convertible furniture

Try to never use a single use piece. Prioritize buying furniture that converts easily to use in another way. For example, a drop leaf table can be used as a console, a desk or an all-out dining room table. All depends on how you decide to set it up. Two consoles can be rotated to stand back-to-back for bar-height able seating. 

Do not forget also to use your sofa that converts into a bed.

Mirrors, Mirrors and Mirrors

Like we already explained, small apartments are not blessed with an abundance of natural light. Mirrors are here to help you make the most of what you do have. It actually reflects natural and artificial light around the room. Mirrors also hel you make the space feel bigger, which gives the illusion that the room is a few square meter bigger. You can use a large mirror on the wall or creates a small gallery wall using mirrors of different shapes and sizes.

Choose the right rug

A rug, as simple as it seems, is a simple piece with a very big effect. You shouldn’t underestimate it while you choose it and shouldn’t compromise on its size. A tiny rug will make the room feel equally small. Pick a rug that is very large so most of the furniture will sit on it, better yet, go wall-to-wall.

Under-the-Stairs Storage

if you are getting a duplex, opt definitely for a glamorous built in under the stairs storage. You can also get creative by arranging furniture’s that is underutilised beneath the stairs.

Banquette Seating

Build a bench in that underutilised corner of the kitchen, top it with a custom cushion, and you'll only need a round table and two small chairs to make it feel like a legitimate dining area—just be sure it's the kind of bench you can open from the top, so the storage factor is maxed-out.

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