The quality of housing is influenced not only by its area.If you think through the interior correctly, even small rooms can be made comfortable and spacious. We will try to prove this theory. And of course, we will be glad to hear your opinions and suggestions on this burning issue.
Japanese interior
If you are looking for space and cramped conditionsis your main enemy, choose functionality over decor. Bronze chandeliers, luxurious carpets and velvet draperies will be out of place in a small room. Find inspiration in a traditional Japanese interior. First of all, get rid of unnecessary things - and they will definitely be found, you just have to think carefully. There should be nothing random in a small apartment.
Beauty in sight
If you really can't find a place fordressing room, fence off a corner with drapery and place necessary but not beautiful enough things there, leaving only the eye-pleasing items in sight. Do not overload the space with large items - but one large thing that distracts attention should still be present.
Change functions
As a rule, the most space is given over to the living roomlarge area. In a modest apartment, it is worth doing just the opposite - allocate a small area for the living room, and in the large one combine the bedroom with a dressing room or a small home office. A dressing room, by the way, although it somewhat reduces the usable area, allows order to reign. In it you can place everything that was previously located in several closets, or even just anywhere.
Pantry
The "golden treasure" of a modest home ispantries, closets and other utility variations - do not try to get rid of them in the pursuit of space, otherwise everything else will turn into a pantry. A cabinet, usually used only 50%, is advisable to replace with a shallow chest of drawers (this is exactly what is used 100%).
Volumes and angles
Volume should be used not only forhorizontally, but also vertically, creating additional levels. For example, if it is impossible to install cabinets in a narrow hallway, it is quite possible to arrange shelves on top, like mezzanine shelves. You can place books and other things that are rarely used on them. If the height allows, arrange mezzanines in any acceptable places. Carefully study the corners. Empty spaces are an unforgivable omission. There are several options here: corner furniture, a mini-storage room, a triangular hiding place behind a sofa or chest of drawers standing diagonally. The diagonal layout optically expands the volume.
We transform a window sill, we construct a podium
A very convenient and useful thing will allowconstruct a window sill structure – if you put in some effort, it will become a full-fledged work place in the living room, smoothly transition into a dining table-peninsula in the kitchen, become the upper part of a cabinet and even a podium. A podium, by the way, even arranged without using a window sill, will be a great find – if desired, you can push a bed under it or use the internal space in a way that is convenient for you.
Additional nuances
Visually expanding the space will helpuniform flooring, identical wall color in adjacent rooms, use of mirrors. A ceiling lighter than the walls will visually increase the height. Lighting plays a decisive role - it should be local. Combining several functions will be very useful in a small apartment. Winning useful space helps to refuse some items. For example, if you do not use an oven, a hob will be enough, if you do not like or do not want to bask in the bath - replace it with a shower cabin. A bulky bed can be replaced with a futon mattress.
Love your apartment and turn it into a cozy and beautiful home.
