Apartment living can give you access to amazing locations, around-the-clock maintenance, and fantastic amenities, but it often means space is at a premium. While there’s not much you can do to increase the square footage of your apartment rental, a few clever design tricks can create the illusion of a large space. Below are a few proven tricks for making your apartment look bigger than it really is.

3 Ways to Make Your Small Apartment Seem Larger

1. Hang Mirrors

Big mirrors, whether hung on the wall or integrated into the furniture, create the illusion of depth and space, especially in smaller rooms. For maximum effect, try to arrange them, so they reflect natural light back toward sitting areas and entryways.

2. Scale Down

Choosing the right furniture for any room means finding the right proportions. Just as a large, heavy couch can dwarf even an average-sized room, a smaller, light piece, that has thinner legs or isn’t overstuffed, will make the space around it seem larger. Look for chairs, tables, and sofas that don’t take up too much space and fit in the room without touching the walls. Leaving just a few inches between the furniture and the walls can create the perception of comfortable roominess.

3. Eliminate Clutter

Incorporating a large object in a small room creates visual clutter and can actually make a room feel smaller. Fortunately, you don’t have to strip down to a minimalist lifestyle to create the illusion of space. Instead of heavy drapes, opt for high-quality blinds, which tend to fade into the background. Eliminating area rugs from your apartment rental also creates visual movement and the illusion of space.

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