Do you live in a modest apartment?Do you want to give it a more functional, aesthetically attractive and cozy appearance? In today's report, we will introduce you to unique tips from talented designers that will help you create an optical illusion of space and volume in the interior of a small room. Many buildings built in the Soviet years have an inconvenient layout. But most people live in such houses. We will introduce you to unique solutions and ideas for their transformation, developed by specialists in the field of architecture and design. They will certainly find a response in your soul, and the effect of such changes will exceed even the wildest expectations.
1. Literate approach
"Think carefully about the optimal layouthousing. This must be done before renovation. Try to find hidden opportunities and make the most of the available space. For example, you can remove non-load-bearing partitions and other minor structures,” advise specialists Elena Nikitina and Anna Pustovoittsova from the Arkhbaba architectural studio.
2. Think with perspective
Engineer Maria Makhmudova suggests:"For wall decoration, choose wallpaper with various optical effects: stripes or photos with perspective. These finishing materials help to give any room lightness and spaciousness."
3. Common interests
Anastasia Sheveleva and Alexander Malinin fromDesign bureau INT2 Architecture advises its clients: "Thoughtfully divide the space into different functional zones. Modest apartments require a special approach to the design of the kitchen area, guest room, boudoir and home office." "All rooms should be designed in a common style (for example, in the Scandinavian manner), but each room should be accentuated with decorative objects and accessories."
4. Great alternative solution.
"Use built-in or modularfurniture, as well as custom-made sets specifically for your home. As a result, you will not only save living space, but also not clutter the space with unnecessary and unnecessary things and interior items,” say the talented specialists of the Cozy Apartment company.
5. Make the most of the space.
Architect Maria Dadiani says:"Try to realize the potential of the apartment as much as possible. For example, you can easily transform a windowsill into a desk or a cozy corner for work."
6. A small amount of furniture
“Don’t overload your apartment’s decor with decorationsand furniture items. The design of a small apartment should be light, voluminous and airy. Use only the minimum necessary devices and furniture. For example, you can choose a bed with a lifting mechanism and spacious drawers for storing blankets, pillows and bed linen for your bedroom decor,” recommends professional designer Tatyana Pichugina. Another great solution would be glossy shiny surfaces, which will visually increase the living space.
7. Dazzling Illumination System
The brilliant master Irina Fefelova with all heradvises clients: "LED lighting installed behind the cornice visually increases the height of the ceilings and gives a small interior a feeling of lightness and airiness." You can easily install such illumination in any room: first, attach a baguette with recesses for the LED panel or strip. With this clever method, you can optically "raise" even the lowest ceiling.
8. The magic of reflection
Designer Oksana Oleynik says:"Mirrors are a surefire way to make modest spaces and rooms with irregular geometric shapes look bigger. Using these accessories, you will create a magical, slightly magical atmosphere in your apartment."
9. Color in the interior
"Paint the wall surfaces in a neutral colormonochrome palette and use textured wood to create a contrasting accent. This kind of decor won't irritate you, and the light shades will optically expand the area," says decorator Oleg Kuraev.
10. Magic accessories
"Try to shift the focus in the bedroomfrom a huge bed. For example, install a voluminous designer lamp on the windowsill. It will attract the attention of guests and family members,” recommends the brilliant specialist Irina Krasheninnikova.
Try these easy-to-implement tips to transform your own tiny apartment. The results will exceed your expectations!
