10 things to remember when furnishing your apartment

Keep your furniture to scale. If you have a small space, small furniture and home accessories will feel right. Bulky furniture will look crowded. The opposite is also true. Small furniture looks out of place in a large space.

Use furniture that is easy to move. If you rent and your lease is only a year or two long, keep in mind that you may have to move all your furniture again in a couple years. 

Many landlords don’t allow you to paint your walls. If this is true in your situation, you can find ways to add color to your design without painting. Hang colorful drapes to put color on your walls or incorporate color into your home accessories.

Storage, storage, storage! Apartments usually lack a lot of closet space, and you probably won’t have a garage, so get creative with your storage. Floating shelves add storage without taking up floor space. Buy furniture pieces, such as desks or coffee tables, with extra drawers and shelving.

A guest bedroom is usually not an option in an apartment, so buy a sleeper sofa. It functions as seating during the day, and at night you can accommodate overnight guests.

If you don’t have space for a separate home office, incorporate one into your living space. Make your dining table do double duty as a desk, or create a separate area behind your couch or in a quiet corner. 

Don’t neglect outdoor living space. If you are lucky enough to have a patio attached to your apartment, don’t forget that it needs design as well. This is especially true in an apartment because more people will see it on a daily basis. 

A media stand works well in an apartment. DVD players and loose wires throw off the aesthetic. A media stand hides your electronics when you don’t want them to be seen, but it also adds needed storage space.

Don’t sacrifice style when you lack space. There are still plenty of ways to incorporate design into a small space. Home accessories work wonders and pull your style together. Just make sure they are scaled for your space.

Avoid clutter! Keep knick-knacks to a minimum in your apartment, as they make your space feel smaller and look less organized.

Furnish 123 understands decorating on a budget. We offer a great selection of affordable furniture. Our store knows how to combine big style with small space living. Come see us at one of our furniture stores in San Antonio, Texas. Or check us out on the web where you can “Create Your Own Space.” We hope to see you soon!