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45 Cozy Small Living Room Decor Ideas On A Budget
Today, apartment living is becoming more popular than ever. However, living in a smaller space can leave many people wondering how they can not only make the most of the space they have, but how they can decorate it to personalize it and make it their own as well.
Most apartments come with some very basic features, neutral floors, white walls and standard-issue window treatments, but this doesn’t mean you have to leave it that way and give up on apartment decorating all together.
If you ask, most landlords are very open to allowing you the freedom to decorate your apartment any way you like, assuming you return the unit back to its original condition when you move out.
Some of the key features of living in an apartment are that they are more compact and lack the extra space often found in larger homes. This can mean that you need to be creative in finding ways to utilize as much of the space as possible while also looking for attractive ways to create a more open feel.
While the smaller living quarters of an apartment can be challenging and leave one feeling a little claustrophobic, with a few apartment interior design techniques, you can make your space feel much more inviting and appear much larger than it actually is.
Window Treatments
To start with, many people accept the boring vertical blinds that are so common in many apartments and do not even consider changing out these window treatments. Making an apartment your own is an important part of creating a home rather than just having a place to live.
Window treatments are an easy place where you can make a dramatic difference in the look and feel of your apartment.
To create the illusion of more height in the room, consider hanging a cornice board above the window to hide the actual curtain rod. This simple technique can help make the room look higher than it is. Another simple trick is to hang the drapes on the outside of the window frame, this makes the window appear much larger – again, creating an illusion of openness and space.
Glass and Mirrors
Another wonderful small living space decorating tip is to create an open and airy feeling by using glass tabletops. Heavy wood can make a room feel smaller, but glass end tables, coffee tables or dining room tables can help open the space and make it feel brighter.
The same is true with the use of mirrors; of course, you want to use them sparingly, but mirrors can create the illusion of more space while reflecting light to make the entire apartment brighter and more welcoming.
There are many ways in which you can turn your apartment into a model showcase or simply an area where you can be comfortable while still making it look its best. One of the most important things you might want to consider regarding apartment living is how you will store the things you need.
One common complaint is that apartments lack the necessary storage for today’s busy lifestyles. While you cannot add more square footage, you can add additional storage quite easily.
Consider beds with built-in drawers, or at a minimum storage containers designed to slide under the bed. This is often wasted space and utilizing it for off-season clothing, extra blankets, pillows or other items is an easy way to keep things close at hand, but out of sight.
The idea is to find creative ways to utilize space that is frequently wasted. Corner entertainment centers are another creative way to save space. Take advantage of that corner and set up your entertainment center and seating arrangement in an area most people would have left unused. This allows you to create a more open traffic flow and bring a more open feel to the room.
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