Apartment Furniture Design Guide

If you’re currently living in an apartment, you’ve probably had to deal with the frustration of small space. Housing is shrinking and shrinking as time progresses, so how do you fit a lot of style into little square feet?

First off – choose your pieces wisely! In an apartment space, efficacy has to be your main concern, instead of aesthetics. Also, make sure you stick to one design style when you are buying your apartment furniture.

In a larger home, there is the ability to test out different styles in different rooms, but in a small space, one consistent theme throughout keeps things simple.

Modern and contemporary style is an ideal choice, because they focus on minimal detailing. It’s also important to keep positive – your living space may be small, but designing it with the right furniture brings out your creative side!

What kind of apartment do you live in? The following guide will offer you space-saving pieces depending on your apartment type.

Apartment Furniture for a Studio

Also known as a “bachelor” or “efficiency” apartment, the studio is all one room, with only the bathroom walled off. In North America, most studio apartments are L-shaped, where the main room branches off into an alcove, usually where the bed is placed. They’re also known as “studio alcoves”.

Since this is normally the smallest type of apartment on the market, you need to think imaginatively when furnishing it.

A quick way to separate your space is by using room dividers. Screen off your sleeping area, dining section, or living spot. Organize It All English Isle 3 Panel Room Divider

If you ever want to have guests over, don’t toss a mattress down on the floor. A convertible chair or sofa can change into a bed so you can have seating during the day, and sleeping space by night. Ebony Adult Foam Sleeper Chair (Vinyl)

Elite Products – Mali Metal Futon and Mattress Set in Black

Try and use wall space as much as you can, as opposed to floor space. A wall-mounted shoe rack or cabinet will offer you as much walking space as possible! Organize It All 18 Pair Door Shoe Rack
Organize It All Noren Bathroom Storage Wall Cabinet

Apartment Furniture for a Loft

Commonly constructed from former industrial buildings, a loft apartment has high ceilings and tall windows. There is a high demand for loft apartments because of their potential – it’s possible to build a second level in the loft due to the high ceilings.  

Because you have more space going vertical, utilize it! If you’ve got books, movies, or CDs to store, opt for the tallest case you can find. Spartak 76-Inch Tall CD DVD Wall Media Storage – Available in Multiple Finishes

Another way to build up is with a storage platform bed. There are drawers built into the bed’s base, so you can store clothing or shoes in a space that would otherwise be taken up by a normal bed. Prepac Manhattan Tall Queen Size Platform Bed in Espresso

You can also find a headboard that offers storage slots. Opt for the tallest headboard possible since you have the space for it! Prepac Slant-Back Storage Bookcase Headboard in Black 

Apartment Furniture for One-Bedroom

The bedroom and living room are separate in a one-bedroom apartment. They vary in size – some have kitchens in their own room, while others have an open kitchen that joins the living room. Some can only fit a double bed, and some can fit in a king-sized with room to spare.

Since the living room will most likely be bigger than your bedroom, use it to store the most items. Don’t limit yourself to a basic TV stand – find one that doubles as a storage rack. You can also put a hutch on top for even more storage. Organize It All Dusk 6 Section Home Storage Rack
Somerton Boulevard TV Chest Top

You might want your computer area/office in your living room, so find a computer stand that takes up as little space as possible. Wheels are a bonus, so you can move it around if you ever need to. Studio RTA Portofina Glass Computer Cart in Champagne

Cool ideas for end tables are nesting tables. They stack under each other when you only need one, and can be easily pulled out when you want more table space. Wholesale Interiors Baxton Studio Acrylic Nesting Tables – Set of 3

Check out these space-saving tips to make your apartment feel more open:

• When choosing paint colours, opt for something cool, such as blues or greens. As opposed to warm colours, like red and orange, cool colours give the illusion of a bigger space.
• Take down your drapes and opt for blinds instead. Drapes close in windows, and windows give a space more room because they let in natural light.
• Put up oversized mirrors – they will make the room seem larger!

You can make any interior design style statement with apartment furniture!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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