Complete guide to decorating small apartments! Learn how to "squeeze" every last square meter!

Are there any small apartment interior design options that can meet storage requirements without sacrificing functionality, maintain aesthetic appeal, and avoid using expensive and complex hardware?

Qiannianzhou: Of course! Just master these three principles: Storage, Concealment, and Ease. These three techniques, progressing step by step, allow even small apartments to achieve efficient space management and maintain a high quality of life!

"装" means to store or organize.

1. Vertical space is a treasure trove

"Drunken Melody in the Lotus Pond" Living Room

With the increasing popularity of small apartments, vertical storage, a space-saving trick, is gaining more and more attention and being applied. Depending on the situation, wall storage can utilize hooks, shelves, and other storage items. However, to maximize space utilization and achieve a unified solution, custom-made cabinet storage is the best option. Simply specify your personal needs during the renovation process, and you can solve the problem once and for all.

2. Make clever use of extended space

Eiffel 2 Balcony

A balcony serves as both an extension and a supplementary space. Small apartments often suffer from a lack of functional space, in which case the balcony can act as a substitute. Take the "Eiffel Tower 2" as an example: an open-plan design transforms the balcony into a wine cabinet, creating a sophisticated and relaxing space where even small apartments can enjoy leisurely moments.

"Drunken Melody on the Lotus" - Balcony

Families with children can also follow the example of "Drunken Lotus in the Wind" and transform their balconies into children's toy storage areas, confining cluttered toys to designated areas and freeing up living room space.

3. Don't overlook any corner space.

Tatami mats along the Su Causeway

Small, inconspicuous spaces are difficult to utilize and easily accumulate dust if left unattended. Pull-out designs offer a solution for these small interior corners. Taking the "Su Causeway and Willows" bed as an example, vertical pull-out boxes are created at the foot of the bed, providing storage for suitcases. Horizontal pull-out boxes utilize the space under the bed, conveniently storing rarely used bedding or easily accessible everyday items.

Hidden means invisible.

4. Create an invisible sense of airiness

Simple Living Room

Space organization isn't just about adding more storage space, but also about visually simplifying it. The handle-less design minimizes the visual presence of the storage cabinets, increasing the sense of spaciousness. For the color scheme, the cabinet doors feature solid colors, creating a clean and simple look. The cabinet body uses a pattern similar to the flooring, enhancing the sense of continuity within the space.

5. Function folding or hiding

Pin Yue Living and Dining Room

Besides visual concealment, functional concealment is also a crucial technique for maximizing the space of small apartments. When space is insufficient, folding or hiding some less frequently used functional areas frees up space for necessary functions. The "Pin Yue" dining room's sideboard and booth seating, flush against the wall, frees up more space in the dining area. At the same time, the booth's backrest and base can be used to store items that are not frequently used. Breaking down spatial barriers and integrating the living and dining areas into a unified design is also a common approach for small apartments.

Convenient-meaning in accordance with living habits.

6. Clutter in the space should be organized.

Jianyu Shoe Cabinet

Even large apartments face the challenge of feeling increasingly cramped; small apartments, burdened by numerous small items, require even greater emphasis on organization and tidying. Organize items conveniently based on personal habits, reserving adequate storage space to maintain long-term cleanliness. The "Simple Encounter" shoe cabinet features open areas for hanging coats and storing small items, allowing for easy hanging of bags and coats. The shoe-changing bench combined with drawers maximizes storage space, providing storage for shoe covers, tissues, men's shoe polish, and other items, significantly improving convenience.

7. Flexible storage for long-term planning

Pin Yue Shoe Cabinet

For small apartments facing the challenge of feeling increasingly cramped, a modular design approach can be chosen. The cabinets feature adjustable shelves, allowing for customization based on individual needs and placement, achieving both aesthetic appeal and practicality while ensuring sustainable storage.

These are classic techniques for expanding the space of a small apartment. If you want to expand the space of a small apartment from the overall perspective, you can start with whole-house design. Qiannianzhou provides you with professional customized services to create your ideal home based on your actual needs.