{"id":809,"date":"2015-12-21T16:00:43","date_gmt":"2015-12-21T16:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.openplanliving.net\/?p=809"},"modified":"2020-10-29T15:32:47","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T15:32:47","slug":"6-great-design-tricks-and-ideas-for-small-apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/6-great-design-tricks-and-ideas-for-small-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"6 great design tricks and ideas for small apartments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Small apartments <\/strong>don\u2019t necessarily have to lack comfort and coziness. If you are moving to small place, the first rule is to optimise every inch of space it and to make organisation your best friend. Besides that, there are plenty of small tricks you can use to make the space feel larger, and to transform it in to a comfortable nest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Lighting is vital<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1-SmallApartments.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1-SmallApartments-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Small apartments always require high quality lighting. Since you will be creating many different areas within the same space, lighting will help you to divide them. Our suggestion is to start with a great ceiling lamp set in the living area, and then add some wall or floor lamps to create smaller corners like the dining or working areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our suggestion:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1A-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-816\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1A-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1A-SmallApartments.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1A-SmallApartments-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The beautiful <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/products\/lighting\/giacomo?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=5%20great%20design%20tricks%20and%20ideias%20for%20small%20apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giacomo Floor Lamp<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/products\/lighting\/gio?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=5%20great%20design%20tricks%20and%20ideias%20for%20small%20apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gio Ceiling Lamp<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0are perfect for\u00a0small apartments With a mid-century modern touch and minimalist design, these two pieces will help you to highlight separate points in the same room, creating the right atmosphere in your space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>It\u2019s true, mirrors are magic<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-819\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2-SmallApartments.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2-SmallApartments-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Small apartments always need some insider\u00a0tricks to help enlarge the space. Start with a big mirror leaning against the wall, which will\u00a0make your room look larger than it actually is. Of course, a mirror is always a practical piece for any home!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our suggestion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2A-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2A-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2A-SmallApartments.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2A-SmallApartments-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0Our beautiful <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/products\/furniture\/geometry-mirror?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=5%20great%20design%20tricks%20and%20ideias%20for%20small%20apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Geometry Mirror<\/a><\/strong> will bring your apartment to life. Using the traditional marquetry technic with a contemporary design, this piece will bring personality to your living room without overdoing it \u2013 because minimalism is always a good idea in small apartments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Furniture must be clean and smart<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-821\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3-SmallApartments.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3-SmallApartments-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When we think about small apartments we associate them with modern clean furniture to optimise space. Clean lines and fresh colours are always an\u00a0effective means of\u00a0enlarging the space. We all know that dark corners and\u00a0large furniture can reduce precious living space.\u00a0so be sure to invest in clean functional furniture pieces in your new apartment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our suggestion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3A-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-822\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3A-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3A-SmallApartments.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3A-SmallApartments-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The beautiful <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/products\/furniture\/pinkit-table?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=5%20great%20design%20tricks%20and%20ideias%20for%20small%20apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PinkIt table<\/a><\/strong> is a must for any occasion. Available in six different colours or walnut wood, it would be a delightful addition to any apartment<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Small apartments don\u2019t mean you can\u2019t welcome\u00a0guests<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-823\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-SmallApartments.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-SmallApartments-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Forget about excuses, small apartments can also be inviting. If you are the social type and love to welcome your friends and family for the weekend, a sofa bed is always a good choice when your bedroom itself is already compact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our suggestion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4A-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4A-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4A-SmallApartments.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4A-SmallApartments-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/products\/upholstery\/phoebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Phoebe Sofa Bed<\/strong><\/a> is a practical yet elegant sofa bed . Made of white linen fabric, it can also be made to custom sizes and materials to fit your living room. Say hello and goodnight to your loved ones!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Always take advantage of height<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5-SmallApartments.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5-SmallApartments-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes small apartments have great ceiling height \u2013 if this is the case, you should optimise the space and use as many storage units as possible. Large shelves and cabinets are always a good way of creating more room and a practical way of managing your daily life.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our suggestion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5A-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-826\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5A-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5A-SmallApartments.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5A-SmallApartments-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Small apartments always require versatile pieces and that\u2019s why our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/products\/furniture\/ypsy-valet-unit?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=5%20great%20design%20tricks%20and%20ideias%20for%20small%20apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ipsy Valet Unit<\/a><\/strong> is a must. With a modern engaging design, it can be used as a ladder, a shelf and coat hanger. Your daily friend at home!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sometimes a rug is the best way to create different spaces<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-827\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In small apartments there are many ways to create different spaces. One of the most effective tools is the rug: with different shapes, colours and sizes you will be able to easily divide your living and\u00a0working spaces<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our suggestion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6A-SmallApartments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-828\" src=\"https:\/\/kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6A-SmallApartments.png\" alt=\"5 great design tricks and ideias for small apartments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6A-SmallApartments.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6A-SmallApartments-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Always start with the living room rug, the centrepiece of your apartment. Our beautiful <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/products\/rugs\/cross-rug?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=5%20great%20design%20tricks%20and%20ideias%20for%20small%20apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cross Rug<\/a><\/strong> will help your living room shine with its vibrant colours and sumptuous yet modern design. Enjoy your time at home!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Small apartments don\u2019t necessarily have to lack comfort and coziness. If you are moving to small place, the first rule is to optimise every inch of space it and to make organisation your best friend. Besides that, there are plenty of small tricks you can use to make the space feel larger, and to transform it in to a comfortable nest. \u00a0\u00a0 Lighting is vital Small apartments always require high quality lighting. Since you will be creating many different areas within the same space, lighting will help you to divide them. Our suggestion is to start with a great ceiling lamp set in the living area, and then add some wall or floor lamps to create smaller corners like the dining or working areas. Our suggestion:\u00a0 The beautiful Giacomo Floor Lamp and Gio Ceiling Lamp\u00a0are perfect for\u00a0small apartments With a mid-century modern touch and minimalist design, these two pieces will&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=809"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2331,"href":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions\/2331"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kassavello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}