Tips for Decorating Your Apartment

Decorating your apartment can be an exciting but also intimidating experience. We interviewed some local interior design experts to share their insights to maximize the aesthetic potential of your living space. Read on to see some of their top tips for creating a stylish new look for your apartment.

Multipurpose Furniture

David Martin from Urban Living Designs suggests, “Utilize furniture that can function for several purposes such as a coffee table also being used as a desk. This can really help to save space and still be functional.” For a small living space having multipurpose furniture is a must for making the most of your space without creating too much clutter.

Utilize Vertical Space

For an apartment it’s important to utilize the space to be functional, and finding enough storage space can be difficult. One way to increase the amount of storage in your apartment is to maximize the use of vertical space. According to Emma Thompson from Thompson Interiors, she suggests, “Install tall bookshelves, or wall mounted vertical elements to create visual interest as well as creating functional storage space.”

Choose Neutral Colors

While the occasional accent color to make a color scheme eye catching can create visual interest to a living space it’s easy to go overboard. Micheal Hernandez from Hue Harmony states that “Starting with a neutral color palette creates visual harmony and allows you to easily make changes and add colors without losing consistency in the design.”

 Starting with a neutral color palette creates visual harmony and allows you to easily make changes and add colors without losing consistency in the design. 

~ Michael Hernandez, Interior Designer

Utilize Mirrors

Especially when working with a smaller living space, mirrors can create an illusion of space and make areas feel much more open. According to Laura Davis from Reflective Designs, “Mirrors are a powerful tool to not only create the illusion of more space, but also to increase the brightness by reflecting natural light throughout the space.”

Make It Feel Like Home

We hope these insights from these experts have inspired you to start decorating your space with confidence. Be sure to also add your own personal touches with mementos, keepsakes, or anything else that makes your space feel more like your home. Remember that it’s not just about the overall aesthetic, it’s also about creating a comfortable and functional living space the makes you feel truly at home. Happy decorating!