Maximizing Space in Your Apartment: Tips & Tricks

When there is less space to work with in an apartment or smaller home, maximizing the possibilities of every inch matters. Finding enough space to fit in all the needs of the family can get challenging, but here are some creative tips and tricks to help you maximize the space in your apartment:

Color it Wisely

To make the apartment look larger, go with light or neutral colors in muted tones to virtually expand the space. Ample lighting also plays a key role in making your home look bright and spacious. Avoid using different wall colors to compartmentalize a room, instead use unifying colors throughout your home to make it appear larger; accent walls or lighter hues of the same color work better at defining spaces.

Demarcate Zones

To outline different functions in your space – such as where you, sleep, cook or socialize, create separating zones very subtly so a large space doesn’t appear broken into smaller spaces. You can use a beaded curtain to separate the dining section or your home office. A mid-height fluted glass wall also works well as a space divider without appearing confining.

Fool the Eyes

Unify your flooring throughout the apartment to make it appear larger. Instead of patterned carpets, go with stripped rugs to visually expand the space. You can also raise the height of the curtain rod to make the walls appear higher and the windows larger than they actually are!

Dual-function Furniture

To have more open floor space, go with furniture that can be used and tucked away or can serve dual purposes. Think in terms of foldable sofa-cum-beds, storage ottomans or teapoys with built-in storage space for books, magazines or remotes. Folding chairs, collapsible tables with extendable wings and benches with built-in shoe racks are other furnishings that can save on space.

Scale it Right

When decorating your home, buy furniture and accessories according to the size of your home. Too many small pieces of furniture would make a room appear cluttered while too large or bulky pieces would make the space appear more cramped and smaller. The trick is to buy furniture of the right scale when decorating your apartment.

Going Vertical

Draw the eye upwards to the ceiling using tall bookcases, cabinets or tall wall hangings. This way, you will create the impression of higher ceilings and larger walls, making the rooms appear bigger. Using wall shelves for storage or display is another way to free up floor space, creating an area of interest vertically.

And for those planning to buy apartments in Thrissur, you won’t have to worry overmuch about maximising on space if you are planning on buying one of the meticulously-designed apartments by Vishraam builders. The experience of building 46+ projects over the last 23 years, has given Vishraam builders the expertise to deliver responsibly-built homes that are a mix of innovation, luxury, quality and reliability, all combined together.

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