Getting the Most Out of Your Small Apartment

I know I drive my roommate nuts when I say, "less is more, whenever something new gets hauled into our apartment. We live in a small 500 sq ft unit with three cats, so space is at a premium. Here are some quick tips for making your apartment as comfortable as possible.

Use a Light

nothing makes the space looks like a little too light. Make sure to allow as much natural light as possible by avoiding the use of heavy curtains or blinds. For rooms that need extra privacy, such as bedrooms, you can get murky blinders that still allow light in, but you need privacy. Then make sure that all areas have adequate lighting. I always use a new "sunshine" lamp type, because it makes your home look brighter and cleaner.

open spaces

Another important tactic is to make sure that there are open areas. If you need to walk sideways to get past you have too much furniture. Make sure you consider the amount of space you have when you buy furniture. Of course a large entertainment center might look cool in the store, but will it really fits in your small apartment, without overwhelming.

multi-purpose furniture and storage

Whenever possible, think about using furniture or electronics that are multi-function to reduce the amount of space they occupy. Do you really need a separate DVD player, if you can get one that is part of your TV? Would you like a separate stereo when you can buy a surround sound system that includes this and works with the TV. If it is usually only one or two of you at home if you really need to dining room set with four chairs, or you can get most of the time with a breakfast bar?

Whenever something comes in - something out

Once you have achieved a good balance of space usage and keep things in the apartment above the rules. If something new comes in, something old goes out. Disorder is the way of sneaking up on us when we are not paying attention. If you do not want to be overrun disorder must be controlled. And nothing makes the space seem less quickly than out of control mess with things stacked and piled on every surface.

Get more ideas

If you're trying to get more ideas on how to make your small space comfortable I web site that is just for you.