Buying a small apartment is typically cheaper than investing in a house, and the property is likely closer to an exciting city-center too. Use the money you’ve saved to perform renovation projects that will make the space as comfortable and functional as possible. Here are a few ideas to spark your inspiration.

3 Renovation Projects to Make Your Apartment Feel Larger

1. Install Wide Windows

Bringing in more natural light will help the small space feel airier and larger. It’ll also improve your mood, mental health, and sleep habits. Add picture windows to allow more sunlight to flow through your apartment and elongate sight lines.

2. Add a Loft

A loft will increase your living space. If your ceiling is tall enough, build a platform loft and use it as an elevated lounge area, bathroom, or home office. If you don’t have a lot of height to work with, use the loft for boxed storage so that you can declutter the main living area and make it feel more open.

3. Redecorate in Light Hues

Use pale or light tones throughout the space to make it feel brighter and less confined. Apply a beige or cream paint color to the wall to help reflect light around the apartment; choose a high-gloss option to enhance the effect. Take the same approach with the rest of the decor. Swap a dark countertop for one with a brighter shade and reflective properties and paint wooden cabinets white.

 

If you want to renovate a small apartment, turn to Blue Hawaii Drafting Services, Inc., in Honolulu. These professionals have nearly 18 years of experience helping Oahu residents create functional living spaces. Their designers will assess the space, ask about your lifestyle, then make suggestions on how to update the unit to make it feel larger. View a gallery of their past renovation projects online, or call (808) 927-4123 to schedule a consultation.