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20 Modern Apartment Décor Ideas to Suit Any Size Space

DESIREE BURNS INTERIORS

New Yorkers know this better than anyone: In a small apartment, the best solution is to make your space feel bigger and brighter. So how do you decorate for small spaces? While many petite apartments feel cluttered and dark, the best thing you can do with limited space is to give it the appearance of airiness. Think of all-white modern apartment décor with textured fabrics and little clutter.

This can be achieved with a minimal color palette, clever window treatments, and multipurpose furniture. There are also a few things to avoid—dark and bulky furniture, too many decorative accessories, and inadequate lighting. To achieve the simplistic look, you'll have to let go of unused items and hand-me-downs that don't perfectly fit your layout.

Your space is about to feel 10 times bigger: Read on to learn 20 modern décor tips for small apartments.

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BECCA INTERIORS

White walls aren't just a trend for clean, bright spaces—they're also a designer trick to make a room feel more open. By pairing sleek white paint with natural colors in the furniture, Becca Interiors makes this apartment feel larger without sacrificing the warmth of earthy tones. When it comes to choosing colors, stick to neutral palettes like tan leather, wood, and woven textures while keeping more colorful accents contained in artwork and décor.

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HOUSE SPRUCING

In this space by House Sprucing, the use of simple, sheer white window shades lets more light in and makes the room appear brighter. Say goodbye to blackout curtains and those outdated blinds that came with your apartment: Sheer curtains or woven shades still provide plenty of privacy, but without darkening your rooms. This is especially important for those south- and west-facing windows that receive the most natural light.

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SPACE EXPLORATION

If your ceilings are low, choose a white shade pendant light that won't visually clutter the room. Even without creating more living space, adding visual height draws the eye up to make an area feel larger. Because this light fixture blends into the ceiling, the room feels airy from top to bottom.

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JESSICA NELSON DESIGN

Another long-lasting interior designer trick is the use of mirrors in small spaces. By bouncing natural light across the room, large mirrors cleverly make your space appear larger when you're working with low-light areas. In this living room, Jessica Nelson Design matches the fireplace mirror's finish to the coffee table for an elegant, uniform vibe.

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BESPOKE ONLY

Layered lighting combines an overhead source with lights at eye level, like lamps, sconces, and unique table pieces. In this Upper East Side space, Bespoke Only uses uniform sphere-shaped lights at varying levels to create visual interest. A globe lamp brightens the room's darker corners, while hanging pendants and a large mirror bring attention to tall ceilings.

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WHITE ARROW

If your space is especially-limited, choose clear furniture that can virtually disappear in the room. Pieces made of glass, lucite, and acrylic all add an element of class with shiny surfaces and a sleek finish. Pair clear furniture with your favorite colorful décor and natural accents for a look that spruces up those tricky corners without standing out against bright walls.

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CASA WATKINS LIVING

Rather than hiding your best dinnerware behind outdated cabinet doors, strip the hardware down and opt for open shelving on upper cabinets. Open shelves make your space feel larger and give the appearance of additional height. In this kitchen by Casa Watkins Living, natural wood shelves replace upper cabinets for an airy feeling.

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MILK AND HONEY LIFE

If you don't have room for a dining table, use comfortable stools to create cozy island seating in the kitchen. Not only does an island allow you to tuck the stools away when they're not in use, but it also adds another cooking surface for small kitchens with limited space. Milk and Honey Life matched this island with other wood details in the room to warm up the white walls, create plenty of surface area, and save space with stools.

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THOMAS RICHTER; DESIGN: SPACE EXPLORATION AND WHITE ARROW

You don't have to have a green thumb to bring beautiful greenery to your space. In apartments that lack those lush, leafy views, bring the outdoors inside by incorporating plants in your interior. If you're not the plant parent type, opt for faux leaves staged in attractive vases for a touch of color without the upkeep.

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HOUSE NINE

Keep a small bathroom's color palette to a minimum. Even if you want to go bold with a single tone, be sure to keep other accents in the room like towels, floor mats, and vanity storage simple. In this bathroom by House Nine, white tiled walls complement a natural wood mirror and dark vanity without overwhelming the space with color.

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CHARLIE INTERIOR DESIGN

Keep all your linens white to make your bathroom feel like a five-star hotel. It's also helpful to mix different textures for visual effect when working with white rooms, like pairing fluffy rugs with sleek towels and sheer curtains. In this bathroom by Charlie Interior Design, built-in cabinets create the perfect place to display white linens alongside a hanging towel rack.

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JESSICA HELGERSON

In bathrooms with neutral color schemes, a touch of color in the hardware adds an expensive-looking flair. Use antique brass or gold accents in your lighting and hardware to make the space feel more luxe and layered. Simple tones like white walls, marbled tile, and a bit of greenery pair well together for an elegant vibe that won't feel busy.

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HOUSE NINE

If you don't have a dedicated home office, try creating a multipurpose dining area and office with clever accessorizing and storage. In this clever use of space by House Nine, a nook in the corner of the living room can serve as a family dining table or comfortable office bench. Pendant lights and lush pillows brighten the area while keeping it functional for mixed use.

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MARY PATTON DESIGN

While you may not have the space to dedicate an entire room to your home office, there's still a way to embrace color without making it feel busy. If you can't live without those bright, vibrant hues, keep your palette to a minimum. In this office by Mary Patton Design, a monochrome tone cleverly blends seating with painted bookshelves for a burst of personality that still feels uniform.

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AMBER INTERIORS

Use wall-mounted storage to organize your books and maximize the height of your space. In this home office, double bookshelves in a white finish add storage solutions while creating a chic, clean vibe. Add pops of greenery and natural tones throughout shelving to bring colors together for a dynamic overall look.

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THOMAS RICHTER; DESIGN: SPACE EXPLORATION AND WHITE ARROW

A low-slung bed gives your ceilings the appearance of height, so by choosing furniture that's low to the ground, your rooms will automatically feel larger. This floor bed doesn't lose even a hint of style with its textured linens and patterned throw, and the use of a large white area rug feels sleek against the walls. A large pendant lamp exaggerates the ceiling height to complement the bed's low level.

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MILK AND HONEY LIFE

Layer multiple soft textiles like rugs, blankets, and bedding in shades of white to blur the lines and create a coherent whole. In this bedroom by Milk and Honey Life, a mixture of linen, plush blankets, and natural wood grains combine for a dreamy farmhouse vibe. White walls match the dominant bedding, while unique bedside tables bring out colors from accessories and the bed's frame.

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THE HOUSE ON HILLSIDE LANE

Accessorize minimally with ambient lighting and greenery to keep your space feeling calm, organized, and functional. Bedrooms with simple linen sets look airy and open, and incorporating plants makes the room feel fresher. In this space by The House on Hillside Lane, bright linen bedding complements trailing plants and neutral wood tones for a clean finish.

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DESIREE BURNS INTERIORS

If you're lucky enough to live in a space with plenty of large, bright windows, use them as your focal point. Organize the room to place furniture near windows for an open, airy look that won't feel closed-in (even if you're working with limited space). In this living room by Desiree Burns Interiors, a green couch styled in front of floor-to-ceiling windows complements outdoor greenery and houseplants.

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TRUE HOME

To save space on side tables and other valuable surface areas in a small apartment, mount your lighting directly on the walls. Not only does it make more room for plants and other décor (goodbye, floor lamps!), it also creates a sleek, modern look. In this space by True Home, industrial sconces hang above the couch to brighten the room with a calming, clean vibe.

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Decorating an apartment needs to be done with more forethought than you would apply to a whole house. For one, apartment decor ideas need to include world-class storage that's incredibly stylish, since they are unlikely to be hidden away; color schemes might need to be space-enhancing and will need to work room-to-room as well as across the whole apartment; and, of course, you'll need to ensure that every room's purpose is carefully defined.

It sounds challenging, and it is. However, with expert interior design advice it's very doable. We have gathered decorating ideas from a range of industry professionals so your apartment's design is second-to-none.

Apartment decor ideas

From tricks with lighting to clever ways with storage and display, these apartment decor ideas will kickstart your remodel.

1. Focus apartment decor on the views

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This is particularly important for your apartment living room ideas. Here, in this London apartment designed by Elicyon , apartment layout very much prioritizes the view of the skyline beyond.

'The clever placement of the furniture is far from traditional, but it does focus attention on what's beyond it: a world class view,' says Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief of Homes & Gardens. 'The choice of curved furniture makes the angle of they're placed at much subtler and softer, and of course makes an open-plan space feel more sociable and inviting. '

2. Ensure the outside space is maximized

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While considering apartment decor ideas, don't forget to create an intimate link between them and your apartment patio ideas. One way to do so is by choosing landscaping materials that suit and complement the architecture of your home; another is to ensure the indoor and outdoor spaces are merged visually. 

'You can do this with large glazed doors and windows; also ensuring the color scheming is the same indoors and out will make the two areas feel united; plus if you put indoor plants around windows and doors and plenty of planting outside, you will   create further cohesion,' says Jennifer Ebert, Digital Editor, Homes & Gardens.

3. Think bespoke or modular storage to max out space

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Fitted storage ideas are the best way to make the most of every inch of space, whether you are thinking small living room apartment ideas or apartment kitchen ideas.  

But if you lease your apartment, you may need to look for a more flexible option that you can take with you when you relocate. Take a leaf out of Neptune's book when creating a piece that looks bespoke or fitted, but isn't.

‘We designed Chawton with small spaces and apartment living in mind. It’s an incredibly flexible piece as it’s made up of individual sections that you can combine to make a storage piece as large or as petite as you need. 

'Tall and skinny, floor to ceiling, just a sideboard, even graduated to fit under the slope of a ceiling – the possibilities are endless. And, as each section is built as a piece of furniture in its own right, you can easily split them apart to form separate storage pieces should your needs change in the future,' says Henry Tovey, lead furniture designer at Neptune .

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Open-plan living room ideas are tempting in apartments, but you will need to employ some tricks to ensure the space feels zoned, purposeful and cozy, but also streamlined and uncluttered. No mean feat, but Sarah Vanrenen and Louisa Greville Williams, directors at Vanrenen GW Designs , offer this know-how about the sublime space above: 

'The client wanted the apartment to be cozy and pretty implementing our signature use of color and pattern. By taking out the walls in the main living space we created a really lovely seamless interior that flows from one area to the other. 

'We also cleverly hid the television in the bookcase, to the left of the fireplace. There are doors with fake books on the front that conceal it very neatly.'

5. Let your space flow by using the same flooring throughout

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While you might subtly vary paint tones or patterns room-by-room, add one flooring type throughout to your list of apartment decor ideas.

'Apartments work best from an interior design point of view when they flow visually. Choosing the same flooring will help this no end especially if you have an open plan layout. Keep walls light in color, a lovely off white will keep give the space an airy feel and if you team it with wooden floorboards that will add warmth,' says Melanie Griffiths, editor, Period Living.

That said, adding large area rugs beneath furniture to unite the color schemes and help define the different spaces will be a useful extra design tool to have up your sleeve.

6. Use furniture to zone and define areas

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We talked above about zoning spaces within apartments, particularly ones with larger, open-plan spaces. One way to do this is with color, another is with furniture. Above, you can see how the living space is divided from the kitchen with a sofa, backed by a console table. 

'Making a home feel comfortable is always a priority when designing a space, as is creating something that feels unique to each individual. Incorporating a mix of pattern, print and texture creates a space that feels layered and nuanced, allowing key pieces and features of the room to come to foreground. 

'This can be particularly effective when curating different areas within one large open-plan living space,' says Katie Lion, senior interior designer at Kitesgrove .   

7. Utilize textures to create a layered look

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'Textures are key to making any space work and in an apartment you can use them to add depth. Remember that you need to use smooth textures too for contrast – like this sectional couch which looks fabulous against the exposed brick walls, add in the tactile velvet pillows and use of wood and the space is full of character and style,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens 

8. Consider your furniture's shapes 

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If you are looking for apartment dining room ideas, know that your table's shape can have a big impact. 

'As apartments can be on the smaller side, your furniture shape can play a big part in how your space flows; for example, a round dining table is going to be a lot friendlier and more space-efficient than a square or rectangular one. 

'This Lindye Galloway designed dining room shows how to make it work successfully – the table and the curvy chairs sat on a circular coir rug give a much softer feel. The glass pendant follows that trend too,' says Lucy Searle, global editor in chief, Homes & Gardens.

9. Make a feature by choosing a patterned carpet

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'Similar to how dark walls can transform a small room or a patterned wallpaper can bring interest to otherwise dull space, a patterned carpet is an inspired way to make a feature in an apartment's decor, adding interest and character. However it is important to choose the right patterned carpet depending on the size of the space,' says Jodie Hatton, design manager at Brintons .

Here, graphic lines have the same effect as checked tiles on floors, tricking the eye into seeing the space as longer and wider than it really is.

10. Go for an all encompassing color scheme

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Monochromatic color schemes are incredibly space-enhancing as apartment decor ideas. 

'Make the most of high ceilings and beautiful architectural detailing by painting it all in one shade. It's contemporary and takes a period property to the next style level, and match your drapes to it too! The jet black office furniture with gold trim adds a retro edge and as the designs are slimline it's not heavy on the eye,' says Melanie Griffiths, editor, Period Living.

11. If you love antiques, keep the walls neutral 

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Sometimes the best apartment decor ideas are subtle, which can mean painting walls a muted or soft neutral, and allowing the shapes, materials and textures of the furniture do the talking. This works particularly well if you are looking for apartment entryway ideas for busy spaces.

'You can’t go wrong with a neutral wall, as it complements other colors well and creates a crisp, versatile backdrop. For this dining room, Mylands’ warm off-white shade Clerkenwell™ No. 21 provides the neutrality of a bright white, which quietly offsets the soft grey of Hoxton Grey™ No.72 woodwork, providing an understated backdrop to showcase the beautiful antique and vintage furniture and artworks,' says Dominic Myland, Mylands’ CEO.

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Apartment bathrooms are often small; to combat limited space, keep it light, airy and clutter free, a simple toning down of the decor can be transformative.

'We have been advocating a “less is more” design approach for years and we think it's a movement that is becoming global. Today, we are moving away from ephemeral trends to focus on creating unique and timeless places; lasting spaces that reflect ourselves,' say interior designers Raphaël Le Berre and Thomas Vevaud from Le Berre Vevaud . 

13. Look to storage opportunities in apartment bedrooms

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If you are looking for apartment bedroom ideas, you need to be inspired by the design of small bedrooms and invest heavily in bedroom storage ideas that will maximize space.

This, of course means great closet organization and underbed storage, but also more unusual ways to incorporate both comfort and storage. Window seat ideas are a great way to make the most of otherwise unused space; if the joinery can match other apartment decor ideas in other rooms you will have a more cohesive result, and a larger-feeling space.

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Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.

Ideas for design and decor of the interior of a modern apartment

Designing your own apartment - what is it, if not the maximum freedom of expression? When developing an urban housing project, there is no need to strictly follow trends. Beautiful Apartments magazine is a huge collection of ideas for designing a modern apartment. We offer author's concepts created by interior design professionals; you just have to find inspiration in them and follow your dream. We sincerely hope that this selection will be the starting point for creating your unique interior.

Apartment design in ethnic style will allow you to completely escape from the hustle and bustle of a noisy metropolis. This living room creates a complete feeling that the house is located on the beach. Natural materials (wood, stone) are used in the decoration of the apartment. An extraordinary idea is a small waterfall. The noise of flowing water seems to take you to the picturesque jungle, distracting you from the gray everyday life.

Eclecticism turns out to be a good choice when designing an apartment design in a house of classical architecture. It allows you to lighten the strict canons in rooms where the walls themselves have absorbed the spirit of history. Bold decisions against a strict background create a dialogue between classics and modernity. Monumental partitions and decoration will look much easier if the room is proportionately filled with elegant furniture and fashionable accessories.

"50 Shades of Grey" for many is not a provocative book and film that has become a landmark in pop culture, but a favorite color scheme. The dark and deep nuances of the gray palette allow you to create a concise space. In such an interior, the textures of upholstery velor materials, etched patterned carpets, ceramics imitating marble are much more pronounced. Bright accents in the form of various accessories or art objects work in contrast.

A reasonable share of fashion trends in one interior did no harm to anyone. Thin lines in the structure of furniture and decor, glossy and matte gold, the natural texture of stone in stained glass panels and mosaics - these interior design techniques are at the height of fashion today.

The author's idea is a duet of luxury and sophistication, in which functionality does not suffer. The role of bright accents in the interior is successfully performed by glossy edges and surfaces of furniture and decor elements. Art Deco motifs are accentuated with gold and silver colors. Mirrors effectively refract space in both natural and artificial lighting.

Private rooms in subdued or even dark tones are a smart move. Decorating the bedroom in dark colors creates a calming intimate atmosphere and promotes good sleep. Bay window or balcony, combined with the bedroom, play the role of a mini-study. Marble walls or panels in combination with Art Deco elements give solemnity to the interior of the bedroom.

Art Deco style will never lose popularity not only overseas, but also here. The reason lies in its unobtrusive elegance, which is very easy to adjust to the requirements of today, to combine with the author's ideas. In addition, the luxury in the interior is not striking. It is cumulative and hidden in details, such as leather wall panels, furniture trim, accessories.

Another Art Deco anthem in our selection, which was impossible to pass by. The project attracts with its impeccable interpretation of the style in its modern interpretation and well-placed volumes and accents.

Luxury and comfort are not just quality criteria, but a whole philosophy of life. The front living room decorated with marble is an example of an interior rich, but not overloaded with unnecessary ideas. Dark shades prevail, but the interior cannot be called gloomy. Thanks to the many lamps and the mirrored ceiling, the space is filled with light.

Getting into the interior, decorated with dark stone, you involuntarily begin to feel like in a medieval castle. In such an interior, decorative elements of unusual shapes are most clearly manifested. A large mirror visually doubles the space of the bathroom.

Eclecticism is a universal style that allows you to combine seemingly arguing pieces of furniture and decor. Elegant art deco, classic accessories and unbridled pop art coexist perfectly together thanks to a competent color scheme. This brutal chic will appeal to both men and women.

Modern romance has acquired a slightly minor sound. It is reflected in floral decors, flowing shapes and pastel colors. Lighting plays an important role in such interiors. The delicate texture of textiles and the absence of sharp corners create a feeling of serenity.

The European chic of today is the original color palette and furniture with a twist. To create a feeling of lightness and volume in such interiors, designers suggest the idea of ​​choosing furniture that does not take up much space, visually connecting the walls with color and adding bright accents.

Do not be afraid of bright contrasts. Each bold element, whether it's a full-length graffiti or a familiar element in an unusual color, inspires the inhabitants of the living space to new achievements. This is a kind of beauty in imperfections, in contrasts that came into the interior from everyday life.

Light-colored tiles with a marbled texture were used for the bathroom cladding. The zones are separated by sliding glass partitions. Graceful lines of shells, light wood and a large mirror visually increase the volume. In such a laconic interior, the main focus is the dweller himself.

The trend of recent years is the combination of sleeping areas and mini-living rooms in large bedrooms. To do this, furniture manufacturers create full-fledged collections, which, however, can just as well be placed in any corner of the apartment.

Bioethanol fired fireplaces are in high demand as they do not require a chimney and are easy to install and maintain. They can be safely placed in a city apartment. Style restrictions for them simply do not exist. Author's portals can completely change the impression of the room. Steel details in combination with “worn” leather, stone and wood will give the interior brutality.

There is no limit to minimalism. Strict geometry in combination with a single color scheme, especially light ones, will give the room an incredible visual volume. The same applies to the design of household appliances, modern manufacturers are implementing the idea of ​​​​the ultimate external minimalism.

In this interior, urban ideas and loft style with eclectic inclusions of classics form a harmonious mix. The unifying factors are color and brutal details. Thanks to such techniques, a small apartment is a single whole, where one room is a continuation of another.

The bedroom is decorated with elements of Scandinavian style and colors with bright accents reminiscent of the famous Portuguese azulejo tiles. The ceilings are visually enlarged thanks to contrasting vertical moldings. The highlight of the interior are pendant lamps.

How to revive the interior: 20 interesting ideas for apartment design - tips and photos

What to do if the heart is desperately asking for interior changes, but there is no strength or finances for a major overhaul? Here are tips on interior design of an apartment that will help you quickly and easily transform it with affordable means and at no extra cost. Fashionable design is easy: just carefully study the selected interesting apartment interiors in the photo in this article.

Jessica De Kler

« Change clothes » walls
An exotic kimono or fancy dress should not be hidden in the far corner of the closet. Express yourself through fashion and decor at the same time: hang your favorite outfit on the wall. By the way, the display on the hanger can be changed depending on the season and mood.

Joanne Palmisano Design

Combine the incongruous
Baroque armchair has no place in the interior of the kitchen? Who gave you such a strange idea? In the kitchen (and in any other room), the furniture that pleases you personally, on which it is comfortable for you to sit, is appropriate. If this is a classic bergère, then so be it.

Let each family member sit in the chair that best reflects their personality. And smoothing out the difference between different chairs is quite easy: just paint the frames the same color or change the upholstery.

Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design

Break the patterns of the usual
Bright dishes will decorate not only a dining table or a shelf in a sideboard. Get your grandmother's service and send it to the wall. Compose compositions from single pieces left over from old sets, souvenir plates from travels and decorative wall plates. Play with the hanging: place the plates symmetrically or randomly. With shape - add square or oval to round plates. With the background - play in contrast or make a monophonic composition. Instead of plates, you can use any other items, be it a collection of wicker bowls, cowboy hats or Zhostovo trays.
And most importantly! Plates are a way to create an original design, not only next to the dining table. The composition above the sofa will also be very appropriate.

Meister Construction Ltd

Put the disco ball in a visible place
A typical attribute of nightclubs and bars - an unexpected tool for the design of an ordinary apartment. You will be surprised, but such a
“lamp” will come in handy not only for a home disco. It will bring light and brilliance to the interior - it will cast fervent sparks and give a festive mood. Place a disco ball under the ceiling, put it in a corner, or take it to the bathroom. The main thing is that light falls on it - otherwise the reception simply will not work.

Use "heritage " past renovation
Another interesting apartment interior design idea. Instead of paintings, photographs and posters, one of the rooms can be decorated with ... old windows and doors taken off their hinges. Repaint them or leave them in their natural "vintage" look. Place on the floor, on a console table, or hang on the wall.

Advice: Shutters with wooden blinds can be used as holders for newspapers or letters: place correspondence between the slats.

Hudson Interior Design

Organize books by color
Organize your home library in a new way: sort your favorite volumes by cover color. The exposure is easy to change: today arrange the books according to the rainbow spectrum, and tomorrow - "stretch" the gradient. This arrangement not only looks unusual, it reduces the level of visual noise and organizes the space. It is clear that not all covers have bright colors - designers advise wrapping them in colored paper.

And when you get bored with such decor (we assure you, this will also happen sooner or later), do something non-trivial - arrange absolutely all the books with the spines inside. In the end, a little madness will make life a little less bland. And the next time you clean the books with a vacuum cleaner, you can arrange them again in the classically correct order.

Tip: Colors and gradients can be used to hang dresses and blouses in the closet. Stylists claim that this is how the most suitable items of clothing are found faster.

Corynne Pless

Come up with a new purpose
This is a chair - people sit on it. This is the table - they eat at it. What if you do the opposite? Take a fresh look at familiar things and use them differently than originally intended. Turn an old ironing board into a bar counter, a stepladder into a bookcase, and send a ladder to the bathroom and hang towels on the rungs.

J+G Deisgn

Change headboard
One of the easiest ways to freshen up your bedroom interior is to redo your headboard. Look: this is the first thing that catches your eye in this room. There are a lot of non-trivial options: use an old screen, window shutters, a large mirror, rough boards, a framed poster and much more. If there is no suitable option at hand, you can simply draw the headboard on the wall or stick decorative stickers instead.

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Emily Elizabeth Interior Design

Store your bike on the wall
Another weird prejudice is to hide your bike on the balcony. Bring an "iron friend" from the garage or vestibule - let it take pride of place on the wall in the living room. For the interior, there are other storage ideas: you can hang the bike on mounts under the ceiling, put it on a windowsill or even on a cabinet. Such an unusual way of storage will allow you to creatively express your active nature, and even in winter it will remind you of warm days better than any photos.

Louise de Miranda

Add greenery
Flowers become a design accent in an apartment if they are not placed on all windowsills, but gathered together. Place potted green pets on wall shelves for a "living" waterfall effect. Instead of shelves, you can use a high rack. Put it against the wall or use it as a partition to zone the room.

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Use Frame
Beautiful frames are good on their own, even without pictures and photographs. Hang them artistically on the wall and leave them blank. Or add unexpected items inside: vacation seashells, dried flowers or postcards. Feel free to frame another smaller frame as well. And in order to visually unite different suit baguettes, paint them in one color.

The Cousins ​​

Change the knobs
It's often the details that really make a bright interior. So, refreshing drawers and cabinet doors is easy with the help of new handles. Accessories can be bought not only in a fashionable furniture boutique - interesting options for handles are literally for a penny at flea markets.
And by the way, you do not need to make all the handles of a cabinet or chest of drawers in the same style. They can overlap with each other in color or material, or they can be completely “from different operas”. Do not forget about the door handles: they can be replaced in the same way - and give each interior door in the apartment its own unique accessory.

Serena & Lily

Take it by the number
Instead of re-pasting wallpaper, simply cover it with numerous paintings, photographs, posters, children's drawings and magazine clippings. Turn your living room into an art gallery - create a composition that will always attract the eye. Decide on the format: whether it will be a monochrome gallery of black and white photographs and graphic drawings, a selection of works on the theme of flora or fauna, a collection of seascapes, etc. Or just decorate the walls on the principle of "all the best at once."
And remember about frames: framing of the same color will help visually bring the whole composition together.

Holly Marder

Put outdoor furniture at home
Bring your favorite hammock or wicker garden chair "for the winter" from the cottage. And then leave them for good. "Street" items will add freshness, air and summer mood to the home interior. By the way, to hang a hammock, it is not necessary to drill the ceiling. Now you can find models on massive floor supports. If desired, they can be easily moved to another place.

Show off your kitchen utensils
This is the real high point of your brand new fine copper cookware set! As well as kitchen utensils in any other style. Hang pots, ladles and pans polished to a shine on the walls. They will decorate the kitchen, free up the oven and storage systems - and, moreover, they will always be at hand. This method is also useful for a large collection of mugs.

Kasey Buick

Hang several mirrors in the bathroom at once
Why choose between multiple mirrors - just hang whatever you like right above the sink. Combine vintage-framed pieces with modern magnifying glass. So you can brush your teeth with special care, and comfortably apply the most complex makeup. A nice bonus - a large number of mirrors will make the bathroom brighter.

Heather Merenda

Draw with scotch tape
Create ornaments or put entire slogans on the walls. Use the door leaf as well - do not limit yourself to frames. Unlike inscriptions made with paint, "calligraphy" from duct tape will be easier to remove later. Especially if the walls are painted, tiled or wood paneled.

Tiffany Hanken Design

Stick moldings
Place moldings on the walls creatively. “Draw” with their help geometric shapes or abstract compositions, frame mirrors, paintings and lamps with moldings. Leave the embossed planks white, paint them the same color as the walls, or opt for a bright contrasting hue.

Sara Bates

Store in suitcases
Place old suitcases on the shelves instead of regular drawers or storage boxes.

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