Many of us live in a studio or one-bedroom condominium unit that can feel a bit small at times. It also limits the design options available. Large couches, dining room tables and other oversized pieces can be difficult to fit in a residence that is 35 square metres or less. With that in mind, we have come up with several small condominium interior design tips that will bring extra style to your home. After all, size shouldn’t matter when it comes to making your home look great.
5 small condominium interior design tips
1) Hide your bed
Hiding your bed is one of the easiest ways to create a different look in your studio or one-bedroom condominium unit. Doing this creates two distinct areas that can be decorated differently. It also makes a place seem larger than it really is. How you separate the bed from the rest of the room is a decision for you to make.
Some opt to use a large bookcase or curtains to create a division between the sleeping area and other parts of a home. A shoji, the traditional Japanese room divider, is a smart choice if you want a more minimalist look.
2) Treat your home
It’s understandable that you may not want to splurge on every single decoration in your home. However, it is good to pick a couple of items you can be proud of. Some people like to treat themselves to luxury bedding while others opt for a conversation piece such as a vintage lamp.
As long as it fits within the theme of your place, don’t be afraid to go big. Chances are the item will be something you use to decorate your next home as well so don’t feel as if it is a waste of money.
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3) Clutter-free is the way to be
Clutter is the enemy of those living in a studio or one-bedroom condominium unit. It can take what space you do have and make it disappear. If you don’t want to be overrun by clutter, create storage spaces for everything and then use them. In most cases, clutter builds up because items aren’t put back in storage, not due to a lack of space.
4) Embrace the light
Utilising natural light is one of the best ways to make a small condominium feel larger than it is. Don’t block windows that can bring in natural light. Even if you only have one or two windows, you can place mirrors on the walls to reflect light from the windows and increase its reach.
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5) Represent your colours
No article on small condominium interior design tips would be complete without mentioning colours. When you have a larger home, it is easy to mix-and-match colours throughout it. There is almost always enough space to ensure it doesn’t feel overwhelming. However, not having a clearly defined colour palette in a smaller residence is disorienting and looks tacky more often than not.
It is important to pick the two or three colours you want and then own these. From the walls to the furniture, make sure everything matches to set the ideal tone for your home.