7 Decorating Ideas for Small Spaces

The beautiful thing about small apartments is they inspire some insanely creative decorating ideas. These seven sweet decorating ideas are just a taste of that unfiltered inspiration. Read on to see which ideas will work in your own apartment.

Mini Shelves

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Mini shelves add depth to tight spaces. You can squeeze them into windows, corners, countertops, or desks. They create nifty little pockets to store things like books, dishes, and plants. Stacking shelves on top of each other also adds height to a room, which helps you use your small apartment space more efficiently.

Reflected Light

Spread natural light throughout your apartment by using ample mirrors. Point them at windows to reflect sunlight back across the room. Tall, wide, small, and even framed – they’ll make a big difference by adding light and character to your small apartment space.

Open Storage

Open up your kitchen, office, or bedroom by opting for open storage. Baskets sitting on open shelves, hangers, and clear cabinet doors take up less room than a dresser or extra cabinet and leave plenty of room for the eye to wander without looking cluttered. They’ll create the illusion of a bigger space, too.

Eye-Catching Kitchenware

Rustic cutting boards, chic serving bowls, and decorative plates will turn your kitchen into a work of art. Serve up Food-Network-worthy meals, then wash and store on open shelves, countertops, or wall hangers to add an artistic touch where there may not be room to otherwise. 

Rolling Coffee Table

In a small apartment, you have to be able to rearrange on a whim, whether it’s to make space, add seating, or simply adjust the vibe. A mobile coffee table on wheels gives you that flexibility. It can sit in the entryway to store your car keys, wallet, shoes, and other out-the-door necessities, or it can double as a dinner table for takeout night. It can even change with the seasons: a garden in the spring, a board game table in the winter, or an extra seat when your friends come over to party in the summer. Use it and move it however you want.

Succulent Gardens

There’s a succulent craze going on right now, and for good reason. Sure, they look cool and, yes, the green hues have a brightening effect on any room. But succulents are also special because of their ability to filter toxins from the air while pumping out plenty of fresh oxygen. They literally breathe life into a small apartment, making the whole place look and feel better. Check out our post on how to create an indoor garden in your small space.

Floating Displays

Use floating shelves and bookcases to fill empty walls. They can display collections, mementos, books, art, your succulents, knicknacks, and anything else that hasn’t found its place in your apartment. As they say… a place for everything and everything in its place.

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