No matter how much you like your cozy little apartment, you may have dreamt of having some extra inches at least once in your life. Unfortunately, we are not magicians and cannot make your apartment bigger. But there are some little tricks that will help to avoid mistakes and visually make the house more spacious. Keep reading to know all the secrets of smart apartment interior planning and furnishing. 

1. Forget About a Color-Blocking Style

One of these is to visually divide space in the color-blocking style that is popular today to visually enlarge it. In a small apartment, this can backfire. Instead of contrasting zoning, designers are advised to choose a single style and stick to it in the design of the entire apartment. In the interior of a small, long and narrow room, you can introduce additional colors close to the main one or play with textures to make the space more harmonious. 
Another tip is to choose furniture with simple and clean lines instead of complex and heavy furnishings. Many people think that large sofas, wardrobes, or beds make the apartment more comfortable. In fact, such furniture only reduces the space. 

2. Pay Attention to Colors & Materials

For a small apartment, neutral shades are a win-win option. Choose muted, natural colors and textures in close color combinations and use them throughout the interior. For example, in the bedroom, try pairing white cotton sheets, a white comforter and a pastel quilted bedspread for a layered effect without overwhelming the space. 

3. Let the Light in

In an apartment divided into many small rooms, designers advise replacing heavy doors with translucent alternatives. Frosted glass doors will allow light to evenly fill the entire room and make the rooms visually more spacious. To visualize glass doors in your small apartment, you can use a virtual staging solution from Spotless Agency. With the help of a special program, you can see how a glass door construction will look in any room. 

4. Choose Functional Furniture

Dual purpose furniture is a must-have for small apartments. Coffee tables, sofas, and poufs can serve as storage space, which is especially true when space is limited. If you plan to place a dining table in the room, choose one that is easy to tuck chairs under when not in use. And use the space “vertically” by putting shelves and hooks – all this is extremely necessary in small apartments, where every inch matters. 

5. Properly Organize Storage

Properly organized storage is the key to a comfortable life in a small apartment. We often forget about the space under the bed, and this is another great place to store your belongings. At the head you can place a cabinet, which will simultaneously serve as another chair or armchair. Designers also advise choosing bedside tables with multiple drawers. You can leave only seasonal clothes in the closet and store the rest in vacuum bags. 
Getting rid of things that we no longer use is the most difficult, but it is something that you need to do for space optimization. Feel free to get rid of items and clothes that you are not using and are not going to use in the future. In small rooms, no object should take up space without a reason. 

6. Get Rid of Excess Furniture

As practice shows, we store more and more things in our homes with time. And furniture is no exception. If you live alone, leave two chairs and think of compact extra seating in case guests arrive. These can be folding chairs that can be stored folded behind the door, etc. If you dine at a table in the living room, you do not need a large dining table in the kitchen – replace it with a folding table or breakfast bar. And in the living room, you can use compact armchairs and a couch instead of a large and bulky sofa. 

7. Make Sure There Is Enough Glass

Each material has its character and specs. For example, wood gives space warmth and coziness; marble adds luxury and elegance, and it is glass that is the best friend of small spaces. Large windows, glass doors and partitions, glass blocks, glass furniture and countertops – all this makes a small space bright, light and airy. Therefore, when planning the arrangement of your small apartment, we strongly recommend you give preference to glass materials and big windows. This will significantly increase the space.