When small is actually too small? Moving to a small living space or living in a studio flat is a real challenge but with the right furniture, you can make the most of every vital inch!
With the right furniture ideas, you can easily make the most out of limited square footage while creating a functional, comfortable, and stylish living space.
Incorporating the right furniture pieces is one of the major challenges when designing the interior of smaller living spaces. You want furniture that enhances your lifestyle without wasting too much space or getting in the way. You also don’t want furniture pieces that are too tiny to be functional. So for your studio or compact apartment, here are some furniture ideas worth considering for small living spaces.
Home Decor Ideas #1: Use a Multi-functional Sofa Bed
Sofa beds are a blessing for small interiors. They’re versatile and functional, for a minimalist design. Plus, they look very modern and can enhance any interior space. As the name suggests, sofa beds or futons are sofas that you can easily unfold into a bed or vice versa.
These space-saving gems eliminate the need to purchase a bed plus a traditional sofa if you live in a small studio apartment. They’re also perfect for guests who need to spend the night when you don’t have an extra bedroom. You can find modern sofa beds in various designs and vibrant colours that will match almost any indoor space. Consider designs with built-in storage for added functionality and space-saving.
Home Decor Ideas #2: Opt for Accent Chairs
Accent chairs are single-seat chairs you can use as the focal point in any room. While they serve as additional seating options in larger spaces, they can work well as the main seats in smaller spaces, especially if you combine them with a sofa bed. If you have enough room, you can match a couple of accent chairs with a main two-seater sofa without worrying about taking up too much extra space.
Accent chairs come in different shapes and sizes that work perfectly in many parts of the home. For example, boho chairs are an excellent addition to a tiny boho-themed living room. Other accent chairs like club chairs will work well in the kitchen without taking up too much space. Other options include swivel, wingback, barrel, Bergere, egg chairs, and mid-century modern chairs.
Home Decor Ideas #3: Add Some Nesting Tables
Nesting tables are designed to be placed in a group of one or two other tables. Their design gives them a ‘layered’ look, as each table group usually graduates in size. So you’ll have smaller tables that neatly tuck under bigger ones. You can find various sets that can stack together and like sofa beds, they mostly come in minimalist designs. Nesting tables don’t take up much space when in use separately, but they’ll save you even more space when not in use. They’re excellent for additional surfaces for temporary needs. For example, if you need something to put your snacks or drinks on while hosting a few friends. They also come in various shades, styles and materials, making them usable in any interior design theme.
Home Decor Ideas #4: Make the Most out of Multi-tasking Vanity Desks
When you live in a studio flat, the biggest challenge is having the right room for your activities. If, like me, you’re working from home you’ll need a desk for your set-up where you can stay comfortable and focus for hours.
Vanity desks with customisable legs and cabinets are a great option to store your cables and tech gadgets on one side, and your makeup in the main compartment and drawers. This furnishing solution is highly functional and has a double life as you do.
Home Decor Ideas #5: Divide Spaces with a Fold-up Panel
While this point may sound counterproductive, adding a fold-up panel can create the illusion of a larger room. It’s perfect for adding a touch of privacy in studio apartments by creating fake ‘extra rooms.’ Whether you want to create a makeshift home office, kitchen, sleeping area, impromptu dining area, changing area, or study, just mount a fold-up panel, and you’re good to go. They’re also beautifully designed to add a layer of aesthetic appeal to any interior space.
No matter how small is your place, with the right furniture ideas and stylish pieces you can make your place functional, bigger, smarter… truly yours.
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