Top 10 Tips and Tricks For Decorating A Cramped Flat

Jul 19, 2018

If you’re living in a flat, then the chances are that you will probably find yourself dealing with limited space, especially if you live in a small flat in a city. But having less space in your home doesn’t mean that it has to feel cramped, as you can utilize the space and add your own personal touch.

Here are our top 10 tips and hacks to help you decorate and layout a cramped space in your flat, and optimize and organise your flat to get it looking super cute.

1. Declutter and reorganise

Dealing with a small space is bad enough, but when you have so much stuff, it means that you are not making the most of the space and can lead to overcrowding. Interestingly enough, you can ‘create’ more space by getting rid of the things you don’t need and reorganise the things that you have chosen to keep.

2. Buy adjustable furniture

Many interior companies now design furniture that is easy to adapt into smaller spaces. For example, if you’re looking for a sofa for the living room then you can find a sofa that will easily fit into that space. Opt for adaptable furniture and fold-away pieces.

3. Add your personal touches

No matter what type of home you live in, you should be able to add a stamp of your personality and make your place of sanctuary personal to you, even if you are renting. Choose a colour scheme, add special interior objects and photographs. Shop at your local supermarket or budget homeware store to decorate your flat on a budget.

4. Paint light

Painting small rooms with light shades can help a room to appear larger than it is and can help to accentuate and reflect natural light, so go for whites, light grey shades, neutral colours and pastel colours.

5. Create a walk-in wardrobe

If possible, try to design and fit a walk-in/built-in wardrobe in your flat. Not only is it a pretty snazzy and luxurious way to put away to put away your clothes, shoes and accessories, but it’s a great way to save yourself some extra space in your bedroom.

6. Invest in storage boxes

Storage boxes are not just for when you move or for when you put your items away in a storage unit. Storage boxes can also be used in the home and they’re wonderful tools for putting your stuff away and keeping your things organised.

7. Define and separate each space

This is a pretty useful and helpful tip if you live in a studio apartment. In this type of flat, everything - the bed, living room and the kitchenette - are all in one place. Restructure your flat so that each area is distinct and separate from each other.

8. Choose blinds instead of curtains

The more light, the better. Blinds bring out more natural light and they are much more stylish and contemporary. However, if you’d rather go for curtains, then opt for curtains with a light coloured shade.

9. Implement the best eco-friendly lighting system

Dim lights are bad for the eyes and bad for the look of a home, so invest in a lighting system that will brighten your home and give it the right aura and ambiance.

10. Add a rug

It sounds like a simple tip, but if you live in a flat with laminate flooring, then adding a rug in your living room or your bedroom with add that additional ‘cosy feel’ to the place and its works as the perfect decorative piece for a snug home.

How do you decorate your small flat?