The fact that apartments are getting smaller and smaller is nothing new, but that doesn’t mean the decor has to be dull and stylish.
In fact, small apartments, between 30 and 60 square meters, are already very common, mainly due to the high demand in the market for locations in large cities, and the dream of being free from rent.
However, anyone who lives in a small apartment knows that the kitchen is one of the environments that suffers most from a lack of space, however, the good news is that with some simple tips and tricks, you can avoid having any claustrophobic attacks, or In other words, it is possible to gain a wider environment, or one that appears wider, do you want to know how?
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First of all, it’s good to keep in mind that just because the space is small doesn’t mean it needs to be disorganized, quite the opposite, that’s when it needs to be functional the most, with every corner being used.
To do this, the first thing to do is plan, for this, take advantage of the tips in this article, with everything written down, it will be easier to make the right decisions and be happy with the final result when your apartment is ready, beautiful and organized.
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Before the decoration tips, it is worth taking some practical organization tips, which also help to make the place more functional and well-used, such as:
Try not to keep or buy useless things or things that you know you will never use, or even just once and look…
Sometimes it’s worth giving one of these items to someone and asking to borrow them on the rare occasion you need to use them.
These items often end up taking up a lot of space in the apartment, which could even be occupied by another, more useful item.
The rule is simple; If there’s something you haven’t used in the last 3 years, it’s because it’s useless, make a donation or put it up for sale on the internet.
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Use strategies to organize some things more practically, instead of leaving everything thrown around the house or on top of the furniture, such as containers or even some furniture, such as armchairs, sofas and beds with secret compartments to store objects.
TIPS:
– The simpler the decoration, the better the final result, for example, if the kitchen is very small, opt for furniture with a simpler design, so as not to run the risk of polluting or weighing down the look.
– Do your cabinets have wooden doors? One tip is to replace them with translucent glass, in addition to leaving the back walls of the furniture visible, increasing the horizontal view, they will make the room appear wider.
– Choose lower furniture, believe me, items such as chairs, tables, benches and other lower furniture and appliances leave a larger portion of the wall visible and help reduce the visual “volume”.
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– Another tip is to buy (or paint, if you already have) the furniture (cupboards, tables and benches) the same color as the walls – preferably light – to make the visual limits softer.
– Another good tip is to invest in open shelves, without visible support, which also help to make the look lighter and wider.
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– Try to use more striking decorative elements at the top, this way, you will be diverting the eye to the ceiling, this makes the walls appear further away.
– Good lighting can do wonders, so invest in a sunny and brighter environment, to give the room a feeling of greater spaciousness, as well as making it more pleasant and cozy to look at.
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