How to create coziness in a small apartment: 6 rules of designer Victoria Ivanova

  • Dec 15, 2020

Studio owners are well aware that interior design in small apartments is based on the principles of ergonomics and practicality.

However, in the worries about the competent development of a compact space, one must not forget about simple home comfort. Designer Victoria Ivanova told how to create coziness and make life in a small area comfortable with the help of small details.

Designer: Victoria Ivanova
Designer: Victoria Ivanova

6. Don't be afraid of saturated colors

Often, owners of small apartments are cautious, preferring a neutral interior to more risky options. However, don't be afraid to take a step to the right or left - neat accents can hardly ruin the picture.

You can make larger contrasts if the base is neutral - hang curtains or put a sofa in richer shades. With the right approach, you can add bright colors to the decoration - for example, highlight one of the walls in the living room.

Such a play with colors will deepen the interior, refresh and revive the apartment, which means it will make it more comfortable.
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5. Use soft tissue

Textiles are one of the main attributes of comfort. Use pillows, soft blankets in the living room that will be tactile to you.

You can endlessly experiment with the color and texture of fabrics - add accents with their help or complicate the existing palette with halftones. And don't be afraid: it is safe to take risks in this field.

Even if you overdo it, these are not items that will hit your wallet hard when changing.

4. Add live plants

Another element that is almost never superfluous is living plants. With them, you will breathe life into the interior and avoid cardboard rigor. It is not at all necessary to put massive clay pots on the floor or make all windowsills with flowers.

For small areas, for example, semicircular planters that can be comfortably leaned against the wall will work great.

There are also special corner pots that will clearly fit into the decor and will not steal extra square centimeters.

3. Use different lighting scenarios

This is something that designers have been using for a long time, but apartment owners who have ventured into self-repair have not yet fully mastered. The possibility of combining different lighting scenarios will significantly emphasize the interior and help create a special comfort mode that can be activated, for example, in the evenings while relaxing.

Ideally, you need to think over the scenarios in advance - take care not only of the general lighting with the help of a central chandelier, but also highlight the dining room zone, install sconces or floor lamps for dim light, as well as, for example, install a backlight around the perimeter of the TV area for comfortable viewing films.

2. Pay special attention to the bedroom

Placing a full bedroom in a very compact apartment can be tricky. If a separate room is not provided, it can be placed in a niche, creating an alcove for sleeping. It can be additionally zoned with color or textures.

In any case, high-quality bedding and good insolation will help create comfort.

1. Use natural colors and materials

Natural materials in the interior will allow you to get a little closer to nature and will perfectly contribute to rest after city noise. Yes, their use often hits the budget, but you can cheat and resort to high-quality imitations, focusing on creating pleasing textures.

In addition, if not everyone can afford solid wood or stone, then, for example, natural fabrics or accessories made from natural materials will not cause so much damage to your wallet.

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