9 Design Hacks for the Owners of Small Homes
Small apartments are one of the most sought after in the real estate market. They are more realistic to buy and repair in a small area will not hit hard on the budget, but can they be made functional and convenient? Of course! Share the techniques that work.
1. From the small - to the large (and vice versa)
To buy several tables (dining, working, coffee) means not only to spend extra money but also to make your small space even smaller. It is better to take one transformer table, which will change the height and area of the working surface with a slight movement of the hand.
2. The "Invisible Man" Syndrome
Designers do not tire of repeating: "Transparent furniture is simply irreplaceable in small apartments." It not only looks stylish but also can easily dissolve in space. But this is exactly what we need.
3. A new look at familiar things
Whatever the size of the bedroom, you still want to put the bedside cabinet, you guessed it? Be trickier: choose a small chest of drawers with a boring design - the same pedestal, only twice roomier.
4. Working area - in gold weight
Imagine the situation: you bought a nice sofa, and he took not only the whole space but also was close - what was the catch? In a wide backrest and armrests - in small apartments, they are contraindicated. When it comes to sofas and armchairs, pay attention to the area of the "working" surface and discard unnecessary details.
5. The potential of vertical surfaces
If there is not enough space for the rack or chest, see above. Even in a typical apartment, you can transfer part of the storage systems to the walls. Here you will need open shelves with a large number of sections.
6. In the World Through the Looking Glass
Mirrors visually increase any room. Fantasize: order a cabinet with mirror doors, create a wall gallery of small mirrors within the framework, hang a mirror on the wall in a wide frame - and get an additional window.
7. Without Back Wall
A perfect solution for organizing space - racks. Keep in mind that in a small apartment it is better to use racks without back walls. You can use the area to store things, while the extra walls will not "eat" space.
8. Furniture that loves turning
Another option to organize space for a small apartment - sofa beds. And not just decomposing but versed on the base and mattress. If you want, sit in an armchair, if you want - arrange parties "on the grass".
9. The issue of lighting
If the space is very limited, you can abandon the bedside tables and tables, but that's from the lamps - not worth it. For example, the sconce can be attached to the wall behind the head of the bed and the sofa (or on either side of it).