When living in a small space, we face dilemmas at every turn: how to highlight the living room, what furniture to choose for the kitchen, and how to design the bathroom. These are just a few of the questions we constantly seek answers to. We may never hold the absolute truth, but we can certainly guide you towards optimal solutions so that every square meter is used efficiently.
Opening the GaleriaNoile apartments built in recent years are based on the open-space concept, meaning the living room space is shared with the kitchen, which is partially or not at all isolated by any wall. In such cases, we recommend keeping this layout because attempting to build walls to separate the kitchen will mean sacrificing precious space.
It is also advisable to maintain harmony between functions by creating continuity in the design. At the same time, it is good to delimit or, rather, define each function separately.
You can achieve this using furniture pieces to visually delimit each area; for example, a dresser or console can be used to separate the living room from the dining area, or an island unit to separate the kitchen from the rest of the room.
If we are referring to a studio apartment where we want to integrate a sleeping space, we can consider a screen (see some ideas in the photo gallery) to ensure a little privacy for the area.
The type of furniture you choose is also important. Multifunctional pieces, extendable or folding tables, coffee tables with storage are just a few examples you can consider. A sofa bed that transforms into a bed or a bed with drawers for extra storage.
And since we're talking about furniture, the latest trends show us that suspended models help save floor space. It could be a kitchen island or a bathroom sink.
Choose your kitchen furniture carefully! In small spaces, white, glossy furniture that reflects light is a suitable solution. Redesign the entire space and optimize every square meter! You can store vertically and even above the refrigerator. Instead of massive cabinets with doors, you can integrate open shelves and/or shelving for storage.
These options don't clutter the space and leave a feeling of airiness.
For the bedroom, there is the possibility of designing a headboard that provides support and also functions as storage space for a lamp and a few books. You can thus give up one of the nightstands or even both. Models of beds with integrated shelves in the headboard can be purchased to use as a nightstand.
There are numerous solutions that can be integrated into a small dwelling. You just have to find the ones that suit the space and our desires. And to give you more ideas, we have selected in the gallery some models of furniture arrangements and types used successfully in a small space.
