{"id":18228,"date":"2022-06-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heroldo.com\/blog\/how-to-furnish-a-small-apartment-and-make-it-visually-larger\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T23:23:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:23:08","slug":"how-to-furnish-a-small-apartment-and-make-it-visually-larger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heroldo.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-furnish-a-small-apartment-and-make-it-visually-larger\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO FURNISH A SMALL APARTMENT AND MAKE IT VISUALLY LARGER?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Smaller apartments are a great choice for a first home and independent living! Although larger apartments offer more options for choosing new decor styles and purchasing bulky furniture, one should not overlook the fact that modern interior design can also make a small apartment an ideal place for a peaceful and harmonious life according to its owner’s taste. \n<\/h4>\n
HERE ARE A FEW TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE A SMALL APARTMENT VISUALLY LARGER:\n<\/p>\n
1. CHOOSE LIGHTER COLORS<\/strong> \u2013 white, nude, beige, and powder shades of walls and furniture will make your small homes look visually larger. You should avoid mixing multiple colors in a room, especially lighter and darker tones.\n<\/p>\n
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2. <\/strong>NATURAL LIGHTING<\/strong> \u2013 natural sunlight in smaller apartments contributes to their “larger” appearance. Try to choose a brighter side when buying a smaller apartment, as well as apartments on higher floors where you will have an open view and exposure to sunlight.\n<\/p>\n
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3. CAREFULLY CHOOSE FURNITURE<\/strong> \u2013 choose furniture with clean lines, avoid bulky and high shelves, tables, and dressers. To properly utilize the space, we recommend custom-made furniture, and its placement should not occupy too much of the central area of the rooms.\n<\/p>\n
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4. AVOID BULKY DRESSERS<\/strong> \u2013 instead of choosing large bulky dressers, opt for smaller wall shelves that won’t take up too much width. Choose “small items” that won’t clutter the shelves and visually shrink the rooms in the apartment.\n<\/p>\n
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