Whether you are renting an apartment or own one, you want the interiors of the house to have a personal feel. It is easy to plan the home decor especially if you have a large living room and the budget allows it. But, it can get difficult if you live in a small apartment. How you organize all the furniture pieces in that small space presents a bigger problem.
Furniture is a personalized element of the house, thus it is important that the interiors reflect your style. Everything does not need to be expensive. Here are some affordable home decoration ideas for small apartments.
Less is More
Understand that space is not the real issue in a small apartment, but how you arrange things in it. The answer to this situation is to use minimal furniture. Start with the living room because that is what people usually see first. Getting the design of the living room correctly would leave a great impression to your guests. Put a stylish couch, a lovely lamp shade, an attractive rug and an LCD. Install a floating shelf to make room for other wall decorations. And because we are saving space here, mount the LCD or television on the wall.
Safety First
Once you have completed the furniture, use your artistic talent when arranging the pieces in the living room. Keep in mind that it is the area in the house that people walk through now and again. Arrange it in such a way that the furniture pieces will not cause any trouble. Also, if you position the furniture vertically, it will create the illusion of bigger floor area.
Use Mirrors
Installing mirrors is a smart way of opening up the space in the room. Mirrors have a way of making a room see larger than before. But the trick is to position them properly so that the light they reflect will enhance the look of the room. However, do not overuse them as they might ruin the overall appearance of the area.
Wall Colors
Using the right colors can brighten up your place. In other words, your choice of wall colors can make or break the entire look of the room. Colors also have the power to affect your mood and emotions. Moreover, they can make the room appear bigger or smaller. Of course, the colors you pick should match the other furniture of the room. For small spaces, use cool hues like purple, sea green and aqua blue.
There are people who find it difficult to decorate small apartments. But you can be successful on it with some creativity and imagination. You can double the space of your small apartment, and have a great home decor design.
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