Creating an oasis in a metro

Living in a small apartment is tough especially when your decorating options are limited by space constraint and the landlord. We here offer inspiring ideas to make your apartment into a home with a few personalized touches.

When decorating a small space remember that focus should be on functionality. Focus on filling your home with items that fit your needs like clothes, books, plants and unlimited knick-knacks while highlighting personal aesthetics. Follow these decorating tips that ensure that you make the most of the space you have while still letting your personality come through.

Colors speak:

When painting a small room keep in mind lighter shades of color as this creates an optical illusion making the walls look flat and massive. The shape and size of the small room appear to be bigger with soft, lightly tinted, neutral and cool color tones.

Let the light in:
Light is another essential feature that will change the look of your compact space. Do not use heavy drapes to blocks the natural light from windows. Use light colored curtains in cotton. Light up your room with lamps and decoration lights, using LED lights will be a money saver.

Buy multi-purpose furniture:
Invest in multi-purpose furniture , make sure to select pieces are size-appropriate for your space. Avoid big furniture as they will make your living space look even smaller. Bedrooms are the perfect rooms to have multi-purpose furniture. Keep in mind that every inch counts. Opt for a bed that can be folded into a sofa when watching TV, a hollow ottoman that can be used for can be used for storage, or a dining table with a built-in leaf that will make it much easier to entertain guests.

Use the magic of mirror:
A mirror also creates an illusion of space by its reflections. Keep a mirror diagonal to the entrance door let it reflect the natural light entering from the window.

Enhance the beauty:
With excellent wall hangings, throw rugs, colourful blankets, and throw pillows add depth, colour and giving your space warmth and a cozy at home feel. This is all about creating contrast. So, when you’re selecting the items to enhance the beauty add pieces in varying materials, textures, and patterns.

Regular unclutter is must:
When living in a small space the clutter is much more apparent because there are fewer places for it to hide. It is very important to at least twice a year go through your possessions and evaluate what should be kept. Throw or junk the items that are less than necessary.

Refer to this article when decorating your tiny space and make sure that it suits your needs.