Transform the space and make it comfortableit is possible without major works and demolition of walls - how to do it correctly, read in the article There was a desire to transform a small apartment and make it more comfortable, but there is no opportunity and desire to start a serious renovation with the transfer of walls? We have prepared for you valuable and useful tips that will help solve such a difficult task.
First, let's remember that not all wallsare subject to demolition and even dismantling of the partition must be coordinated and receive prior permission for this. This means that the repair period will be extended, increasing the budget. In small apartments, there are often restrictions on dismantling, and the "interfering" wall may be a capital one. But demolition of capital walls is strictly prohibited, since this can lead to the collapse of the building. We will tell you what to do!
Down with unnecessary furniture!First, you need to understand what furniture you use and what just takes up space. To do this, try to count for a week how many times you went to the bookcase for books, how many times you sat in a chair, etc. Give your family the same task - you will be surprised, but it turns out that a third of the furniture was ignored during the week, therefore, you can do without it. Books can be placed in a narrow rack, and the contents of the shelves can be moved to the closet.
Check how functional your furniture isIn small apartments, furniture should perform several functions, for example, a good solution for a modest area is a bed with storage space, and wardrobes can be up to the ceiling - this will allow you to organize more storage space for things that have “moved” from excess furniture.
After you have found the extra and not enoughfunctional furniture, it's time to part with it and start planning the space. Don't be afraid of non-standard solutions Furniture arrangement is a kind of redevelopment, only you don't need crowds of builders to do it, but a couple of assistant loaders who will rearrange the furniture according to your instructions are enough. But in order not to move furniture from corner to corner, it is necessary to develop a planning solution. To do this, it is enough to take graph paper or use special programs where the space is drawn to scale and furniture is selected. One or two evenings of creative searches - and the furniture arrangement plan is ready, but if you don't want to waste time, just invite a designer.
If you decide to take on the challenge of creating your own furniture layout plan, consider these tips.
- It is unacceptable to place the TV screen near a window - the contrast of sunlight and screen flickering will weaken visual acuity.
- It is better to place a sofa or work chair against a wall so that there is no door behind the person sitting there - otherwise it will cause psychological discomfort.
- To zone a room, use open (through) shelving - this helps fill the room with light and does not interfere with the air movement in the room.
- Working area and bedroom can be combined, as well as a living room with a dining room, but from the idea to combine the living room and bedroom is better to refuse.
Divide and multiply In order for the smallthe apartment has become more comfortable, it needs to be divided into functional zones. You can divide the space using furniture, such as open shelving, or textiles. Let's say you need to organize a living room, bedroom, and work area in a single room. To do this, it is best to arrange the bedroom and work area in the far part of the room, and place the living room area at the entrance to it. In order to avoid a feeling of discomfort when guests come, the border of these functional zones can be emphasized with light-colored textiles. This can be the most ordinary thick curtain, by pulling which you close the bedroom area.
Pay attention to the colors Light andcalm colors visually expand the space, but dark and deep shades act in the opposite direction. Therefore, it is important to find a balance of light shades and dilute them with accent color spots so that the space does not look too “white” and cold.
Apartments come in different shapes and sizes, but we are convinced that regardless of their parameters and characteristics, any home should be comfortable.
