Four Tips to Make Your Small Apartment Cosy

Living in an apartment has a charm of its own as long as it’s clean and uncluttered. Not all but most apartments are small when compared to a stand-alone villa that’s why even a tiny, messy dustbin in a corner looks ominous at-times. It can be homey and hospitable only if you curate every item that has been ruthlessly jettisoned; pay special attention for what to keep and what should go.

Decoration on the other hand is also daunting especially being a renter. Think about all the things you can’t do such as repainting a wall, redo the floors and counter tops, install furnishings per likes so on. Everyone wishes to feel at home after coming back from tiring days work so here’s how to make your apartment look cosy!

1. A Cosy Nook

Position your furniture in a nice and bright corner for a cosy sitting spot. Couch comes right in centre of the room along with a pair of chairs facing opposite side. Now, place coffee table or trunk in between both with books on top. Sit on each furniture piece to check if it’s comfortable or further alignment is required; ensure they don’t bump. Left with more space, throw a smaller table near couch’s end with a rug underneath. That’s what I call a true cosy nook!

2. Light Up the Way

Soft lighting makes a room cosier and intimidating depending on how bright it is naturally. For instance if there’re less or no windows at all, bright lights are more preferable. Track and overhead lights must be balanced without that stingy glare in the eyes. Incandescent light bulbs once favored for their ambient and soft glow however today, they’re outmatched with energy-efficient/LED bulbs. Why not install a lamp to control glow at different times throughout the day!

3. Don’t say “NO” to Curtains

Let’s say you buy an apartment in Dubai that’s small but have lots of windows for brightness and air! As temperature can rise above 40 degree during summer, you certainly need curtains to prevent heated interior. Since you can’t improvise too much with a rental apartment, make the most with what you can.

Though it depends on personal preference, dark curtains like aubergine, hunter green, charcoal gray or pure black grazing the floor looks elegant. Plus, you won’t need to clean them frequently. You’re often restricted to festoon large botanical prints or wall arts so why not go for printed curtains! Not only they block blazing heat to an extent but also makes good interior decor item.

4. Throw a bit of Personal Flair

One can only feel at home if surrounded by personal mementos, trinkets and accessories. That can be anything from bookcases, tables, nightstands, glowing action figure or framed photos; as long as they don’t fiddle with rental laws. Multipurpose sofa that turns into a bed alongside Moroccan style couches with rugs underneath is simply splendid. Miniature plants are also an excellent choice that you can easily place in a corner!

Rules for apartment interior decor are almost similar everywhere but you should check with landlord or local real estate agency. Interested in a nice and comfy accommodation; click here for apartments for rent in Dubai if that’s your destination.

Summary

My apartment gives a homey touch, thanks to the above tips! So are you going to follow them too?