We should always make the best out of our living space – no matter the size. After all, it is our one and only home sweet home, so we should design it to be as comfortable as possible. There are tried and true ways to design for a small living space, and they mostly revolve around multipurpose and practical furniture, among other things. With the ever-rising cost of properties, it’s more crucial than ever to learn how to make a small living space work for you and your family.
Don’t let the small size of the apartment hold back your grand plans for your lovely home! Interior design ideas for small houses often make use of pieces that do double duty and so should you. Invest in furniture that can double up as an extra storage space such as the Treasure Ottoman which functions as both a stool, foot rest as well as hidey-hole to conceal clutter.
Got a small bedroom, but ran out of ideas on how to maximise space or simply wish to add more bedding to an otherwise small apartment? Opt for a sofa bed instead. Sofa by day and a bed by night, it’s a great option if you’re strapped for space and are also trying to keep the furnishing budget low. If your sofa bed is doing double duty in the living room, don’t forget to provide your guests with a space to eat their meals or work during the day. The Fygan Coffee Table/Dining Table and Dex Coffee Table/ Dining Table can easily be shifted from brunch to business, designed to be perfect for small apartments that need to make the most out of each piece of furniture.
Think playing peekaboo is only for babies? Think again because peekaboo furniture reshapes interior design ideas for small houses. Versatile convertible tables such as the Harrison Coffee Table/Dining Table offer both the ease of a computer table and a coffee/dining table while hiding away coffee table clutter. Need something bigger instead? Extendable tables are all the rage now, featured in many small apartment designs and rightly so. They offer plenty of room for unexpected guests and still conveniently fold or slide away out of sight when not in use, just like our Stretch Coffee Table.
Sometimes convertible tables just don’t cut it. Or maybe, you need several small tables for different rooms but still want them to fit together perfectly so they will be easy to stow away. A nestable option like the Tempo 3-in-1 Coffee Table fits in perfectly into small apartment design ideas. A three-piece set of varying heights, each table can be used on its own or together for some architectural flair. Need some ideas on how to make it work for small bedrooms? Use a set of nestable tables as bedside tables, impromptu workstations or even a vanity table.
No home can be complete without a couple of shelves for its occupants to stow away their items. Conventional cupboards may be too bulky to factor into your interior design ideas, particularly for small houses, but you won’t have to resort to putting items on the floor just yet. Make the most of a small bedroom with the Iwaki Shelf, a wall-mounted shelf that flips out a tabletop for you to do occasional tasks like laptop work. Minimalist pieces like this are versatile and space-saving enough to be placed anywhere in your living space, from the living room as a TV console to a storage unit in narrow entryways, plus they’re great for situations when you need extra room to place your items but don’t want to take up floor space.
However, if you do have some space to spare but don’t want to commit yourself to cumbersome cupboards, opt for the Magic 7 Box Shelf that features 7 boxes of differing sizes which you can stack as you please. Go wild and display your Tetris skills with these boxes. Having a small house doesn’t mean you need to restrict your interior design ideas to not-so-interesting layouts!
What’s more important than shelving and seating? Lights, that’s what! For a finishing touch, install hanging lights on the ceiling. It won’t take up floor space but will still provide much-needed illumination. Spruce up your ceiling with hanging lights designed to make the most of small living room spaces or small bedrooms.
Feeling inspired by all these ideas yet? Visit Comfort Furniture now and get the ball rolling on your interior design plans!
Although many think a minimalist look is not practical for daily life, this is not true! Having a modern and minimalist living room can really instill an atmosphere of calm and tranquillity into your home.
