City dwellers will know that interior space is a premium – a very expensive premium at that. And as such, city lovers have become accustomed to living in smaller spaces than their suburb home-owning counterparts. When it comes to your home and where you live however sometimes, less really is more and those who live in the city will happily trade spare bedrooms and big gardens for the prime location and inner-city vibe. What is more, with the ever-growing popularity of minimalist living and clever interior design hacks making your small city apartment feel bigger and brighter has never been easier. Here are some of the top picks for maximising the space in your city apartment.
Use your colour scheme wisely
Of course, clean and bright neutrals are always the best option for making small spaces feel bigger but if you really want to inject a bit of colour into a small space then do it wisely. Choose your favourite colour and stick to it, keep your colour scheme monochrome. If you really want that en trend dark wall then do it, but don’t mix it up with lots of different colours it will create the feeling of chaos and clutter. Choose a colour scheme and don’t deviate.
Use your furniture well
Getting the right furniture can make all of the difference in a small space. It could be that opting for custom made furniture can give you the best return on sensible storage and utilising every available nook and cranny in your apartment. If this is out of your budget then choose furniture that has lots of built-in storage so that you can use it to keep the visible clutter to a minimum. Every furniture item can have storage, from your bed, sinks to a sideboard with storage you’ll love.
Open doors sideways
In a small space, doors can pose an impractical and space-hogging problem. As a rule of thumb opting for doors that open to the outside is the best way to make space in a room and avoid knocking anything, or anyone, over. If however, you have a really tiny space consider investing in sliding or bifold doors. These doors can be excellent space savers for particularly small areas such as bathrooms.
Get some indoor plants
Adding ‘clutter’ may seem counter-intuitive to minimalist living but the psychological benefits behind houseplants are well known. Bringing nature into your small city apartment can make your home feel brighter and improve your mood not to mention have natural air purifying effects. The positive effect of greenery and nature on your mood should not be underestimated and it can be particularly effective in city apartments where parks and natural resources are not as easy to come by.
Universal flooring
A great way to maximise space is to choose the flooring that flows freely from one space or room to another. This will create an uninterrupted flow and make any space feel bigger and brighter. If you are choosing wood, tile or laminate flooring then opt for wider tiles or floorboards as this too can create the illusion of a bigger, more expansive, space.
