Many of us dream to live in the city, the heart of a downtown where are liveliness happens. Although living in the city is convenient and you’ll always have something to do, the type of dwellings they offer is pretty limited to apartments—more specifically small apartments. So if you really want to move into the city, you have to be willing to sacrifice some square footage. Fret not, however, you can maximize your living space by following these tips that will allow you to claim your space and make your new apartment feel like a luxury apartment.
Opt for Multifunctional Furniture
When considering what furniture to include in your living arrangement, you should look into their functionality—or rather, whether individual pieces have multiple functions. Consider convertible pieces such as a daybed, or any pull out couches, that can provide so much more additional space, as well as an extra room for comfort when you need it. There are also drop leaf tables that can be folded to expand or compact. It’s important to consider your lifestyle and use that as a basis when looking into your furniture. Multifunctional furniture certainly helps you save space on a day-to-day basis, but also allow you to provide during guest visits.
Hang Bulky Items Up High
Large items, such as bikes and guitars, can occupy a lot of floor space, and more often than not, pose a struggle for organization and storage. For these items, you should consider hanging them on the wall or from the ceiling. Not only will it save you some floor space, but can also function as decorative pieces that showcase your unique interests and hobbies. Furthermore, you can save more space by using floating shelves, rather than desks and side tables, for decorative spaces. Use the shelves as a placement for plant pots, vases, or any sort of ornamentation. Before doing so, you want to confirm with your landlord before drilling the walls.
Consider Foldable Pieces
If you’re living in a smaller space, such as a studio apartment, foldable furniture will be your saving grace. Collapsible tables and chairs are beneficial in saving you space, as they can be easily tucked away in the side or inside the closet when not in use and quite easy to bring out when you need extra seating and surfacing. Beds that are collapsible are also becoming popular as well! These beds can be folded up against the walls and operate as cabinets when tucked in, a modern and unique solution to our current storage problems.
Stop Seeing Doubles
Before you move into a new apartment space, help clear some cutter by taking an inventory of your belongings. More often than not, you’ll spot some items that you no longer use or doubles of things you already have. With a complete inventory list, you can easily downside by ridding of the pieces you determine as useless or consolidating your items and only choosing what’s most useful when you move. You don’t need two end tables. Choose between your coffee table and desk. Figure out ways to minimize your furniture pieces while considering their functionality.
The Ideal Apartment Should Feel Like a Luxury Apartment
Overall, whatever your needs and lifestyle are, your apartment should provide for them, but that doesn’t mean you should sacrifice your living space. Get rid of the clutter by organizing and planning ahead of time so that even a small apartment, can feel like a luxurious home.
