Even if you have an apartment all to yourself, cramped quarters can make living conditions uncomfortable. Not having enough space can create unnecessary stress, making it difficult to relax and unwind at home. To evoke the feeling of an expansive space, follow the below advice. 

How to Create the Illusion of a Larger Apartment 

1. Create a Low-Set Profile

Bigger rooms tend to have higher ceilings. As such, creating the illusion of higher ceilings can make a room look larger. To accomplish this, furnish your apartment with sofas, accent chairs, and tables that sit closer to the floor. Bookshelves and entertainment consoles placed along walls should only extend midway up the surfaces. You should also place paintings, clocks, framed photos, and additional mounted fixtures lower on walls to create the illusion of more space.

2. Install Mirrors

If you have open space on walls, place large mirrors on the surfaces. The panels will reflect the interiors, giving the illusion that the room has more depth. Sunshine and artificial light will also reflect off the mirrors, flooding rooms with a soft glow to make them feel open and spacious.  

3. Stay Away From Bulky Furniture

Although bulky, ornate furniture is eye-catching, large pieces can also create barriers that make a small apartment feel even tinier. For a feeling of openness, replace hefty pieces with airy, sleek, and simple fixtures. Light will shine through the open areas, illuminating interiors and making the rooms appear bigger. 

If you are relocating to the Hastings, NE, area, turn to the staff at Maendele Properties to help you find a new home. The company has a diverse selection of affordable, clean apartments and houses for rent in safe, convenient neighborhoods throughout the area. To inquire about the rental properties available in Adams County, call (402) 984-2020. Visit the property managers online to fill out an application and become a Facebook follower to see pictures of the spaces.