High ceilings and walk-in wardrobes? Dream on.
The reality for most of us: compact apartments that require clever solutions.
Whether you live in a studio, a shared flat, or a cozy two-room setup — space is limited. But that doesn’t mean you have to feel cramped.
In this guide, you’ll find simple, smart strategies to make your small apartment feel bigger — plus the ultimate hack: off-site storage that frees up real space, without losing anything you love.
1. Bright colors = instant square meters
Light tones like white, cream, or soft pastels reflect light and make rooms feel more open.
Dark paint and heavy patterns, on the other hand, shrink the space visually.
🎨 Tip: Add personality with small accents — cushions, framed prints, or a colored vase — rather than overloading the room.
2. Use your walls — vertical space is your friend
Large wardrobes eat up floor space. Instead, install shelves above beds, doors, or unused corners.
Walls are prime real estate in small homes — don’t let them go to waste.
📦 Can’t fit everything, even on shelves? Be honest about what you need every day.
Everything else? That’s where smart storage comes in (more on that below).
3. Choose furniture with more than one function
No room for a full bedroom and a living room? Combine them.
Examples:
- A bed with storage drawers
- A table that folds or expands
- Stackable chairs or storage stools
- A high-quality sofa bed
🪑 The more multifunctional your furniture, the more space you keep free.
4. Unify flooring to create a visual flow
Consistent flooring throughout your home makes it feel larger and more connected.
Avoid chopped-up rugs or color changes from room to room — they break up the space.
5. Light = space (at least visually)
Lighting makes a huge difference:
- Uplighting expands ceilings
- Warm light feels cozy
- LED strips or fairy lights create atmosphere without bulk
đź’ˇ Combine natural light with smart fixtures to make even the smallest room feel big.
6. Add mirrors to multiply space
A mirror opposite the window doubles the daylight and makes the room feel deeper.
Pro tip: choose a mirror that doubles as storage or décor.
Just… maybe don’t place it opposite your clutter pile.
7. Define zones – even without walls
In a studio, it helps to separate functions clearly.
You can create “zones” for sleeping, working, eating, and relaxing using:
- Bookshelves as dividers
- Curtains
- Rugs or lighting
- Sofa placement to split spaces
🎯 Visually distinct areas make small apartments feel organized — and bigger than they are.
Bonus Tip: Not everything needs to stay in your apartment
Be honest — how often do you use:
- Winter coats?
- Ski equipment?
- Holiday decorations?
- Boxes of paperwork?
- That antique lamp from grandma?
These things take up precious living space, even though you don’t need them day-to-day.
This is where SaveSpace comes in.
SaveSpace – Real Storage, Real Freedom 💡📦
SaveSpace lets you free up your apartment without giving up your things.
No rental van.
No self-storage keys.
No heavy lifting.
We pick up your belongings directly from your apartment, store them securely in a dry, modern, video-monitored warehouse — and return them whenever you need them.
Here’s why SaveSpace is perfect for small apartments:
âś… Make room without throwing things away
✅ Pickup from your door – no hauling
âś… Photo-based digital inventory
âś… Return individual items anytime
âś… Only pay for what you actually store
Final Thought: Your apartment may be small — but your living space doesn’t have to be
With smart design and smarter storage, you can live large in a compact space.
Let SaveSpace take care of the things you don’t use every day —
so you have more room for the life you want to live.