If the boxes have arrived and you’re ready to start making your Atlanta apartment look like a showplace, there are some serious factors you’ll need to take into account. Beyond colors and themes, one of the biggest considerations that will come into play when apartment decorating is on tap is the space available for the job. The fact is some strategizing is necessary to pull off a look that works if square footage is at a premium.
Depending on how big (or little) your apartment in Atlanta happens to be, you might find these tips handy. To help you out, let’s take a look at strategies for apartments in three different sizes – 500, 700 and 1,200 square feet.
Making 500 Square Feet Look Like A Palace
Okay, well maybe you won’t be able to make this look exactly like a palace, but decorating a studio apartment can be rather fun and it can result in a style that’s sensational. Since you’re limited on room, you’ll very likely want to look at home decorating ideas that blend appearances with functionality. Things that can help you make the space look and work perfectly include:
- Multipurpose furniture – Chances are you’ll want furniture that serves multiple purposes. A day bed that can function as a couch or a hide-away bed can work perfectly. You might also want to consider an apartment console to store books and electronics both. Your dining table might also double as a desk if you use closest space to store the drawer “junk.”
- Colors and styles – No matter what kind of decorating theme you choose, you might want to steer clear of making it look too busy. If you paint walls dark and clutter them with too many decorations, your space will look even smaller. For a more open, airy look, go with lighter colors and limit wall decorations to a few focal pieces.
- Clever storage solutions – In this little square footage it will be extrememly important that everything has its place and is in its place. The easiest and most effective way to accomplish this is to edit. Donate and discard things that you don’t need and don’t use at least weekly. For everything that’s left, buy underbed storage drawers, a storage ottoman or storage coffee table, and even some bookshelves with wicker baskets.
Create A Dazzling Look With 700 Square Feet
If you have this amount of room to play with, you have a little more leeway than you think. Since the space is still relatively small, you’ll likely want to consider some of the tips for the studio apartment, however. If the extra square footage has bought you an extra room, you will find it’s possible to spread out a bit. Don’t automatically feel the need to fill the extra space with more furniture. It could cramp your living space.
Tackling 1,200 Square Feet In Style
If you’re apartment decorating a space this large, you’re dealing with as much space as many homeowners have. This will give you lots of room for personal expression.
To brainstorm the best strategy for an apartment this size, take a look at different home decorating ideas. A space planner would be useful to help you visualize how furniture will be laid out in your apartment. When decorating a larger room, you run the risk of it appearing unfinished if there are spaces left empty. So make sure that you address the entire room when planning how to furnish and decorate it.
You might want to adopt different themes for different rooms. Some of the tips for smaller spaces can still apply, but if you want to make your space look bigger and more airy, use lighter colors and avoid clutter. If cozy is your desire, darker colors and larger furniture will serve the purpose.
Making any apartment look spectacular is possible. If you consider your available space and plan accordingly, a studio can look just as beautiful as a multi-room home.
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