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6 Creative Ideas for a Decorated Small Apartment

Get inspired by these ideas to transform a small decorated apartment into a creative, functional, and stylish space.

By CASACOR Publisher

Submitted at Aug 19, 2025, 5:40 AM

08 min de leitura
Leandro Neves' Project.

Leandro Neves' Project. (Luiza Schreier)

Decorating a decorated small apartment goes far beyond choosing compact furniture and light colors. The challenge is to create a functional, aesthetically pleasing projects that reflect the personality of its inhabitants without falling into predictable solutions.

More than relying on classic tricks, such as mirrors and neutral tones, it is possible to adopt creative and original ideas that enhance comfort and bring exclusivity to the decor. Below, we gathered eight different proposals to transform reduced spaces into unique homes, full of style and practicality.

1. Multifunctional sliding panels


Renovation in a 150 m² apartment enhances the modernist architecture of Brasília. Project by Bloco Arquitetos. In the photo, living room with tile panel and white sofa.

(Júlia Tótoli/CASACOR)

Instead of fixed partitions or drywall, sliding panels offer versatility for small apartments. They can be used to separate projects, like living room and bedroom, and also serve as a decorative surface with painting, mirrors, or built-in niches. This solution provides privacy without compromising the feeling of spaciousness.

2. Creative hanging gardens


garden; urban jungle; living room; plants

(Pinterest/Divulgação)

Greenery is always welcome, but in small apartments, there is a lack of space for pots on the floor. One alternative is to create hanging gardens that are out of the ordinary: metal structures on the ceiling, tracks with hooks, or even steel cables supporting light pots. Besides bringing life to the projects, the solution creates a striking scenic element.

3. Furniture at different levels


Apartment unites eclectic and romantic styles with a vintage touch. Project by Larissa Perna. In the photo, living room with pink sofa and home office.

Projeto de Larissa Perna. (Rafael Renzo/Divulgação)

Exploring the height of the ceiling is an often overlooked idea. A low sofa combined with high shelves, for example, generates a feeling of visual dynamism. Wooden platforms can create elevated areas for beds or office, freeing up the lower space for storage or other functions.

4. More color and fun in the projects


Isabela Bethonico and Studio Tertúlia - Bathroom: Blue or Patience and Courage. Project of CASACOR Minas Gerais 2023. Bathroom with blue and green walls, paintings, and bathtub.

Isabela Bethonico e Studio Tertúlia - Quarto de Banho: Azul ou Paciência e Coragem. Projeto da CASACOR Minas Gerais 2023. (Studio Tertúlia/CASACOR)

A small apartment does not have to be just neutral and minimalist. Betting on vibrant colors and bold combinations can make the spaces cheerier and more personalized. Colorful cushions, lacquered furniture, patterned rugs, or even a wall painted in a striking color help break the monotony and give more identity to the home. The secret is to balance neutral elements with fun highlights.

5. Layered lighting


Wabi-sabi guides the decoration of an apartment with only 48 m². Project by Carolina Gava. In the photo, a living room with a white sofa and an integrated kitchen.

(Jp Image/CASACOR)

Well-distributed lights make a difference in any space, but in small apartments, the effect can be even more powerful. Betting on layers of lighting — indirect light embedded in moldings, directional spots, and sculptural lamps — helps to highlight specific areas and creates the illusion of greater depth.

6. Camouflaged and invisible doors


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A creative architectural solution is to invest in doors embedded in furniture or covered with the same material as the walls. This creates a continuous look, eliminates the feeling of break in the projects, and generates surprise when opened. In addition to aesthetics, the idea enhances visual organization in compact apartments.

CASACOR Publisher is a creator of exclusive content, developed by the CASACOR Technology team from the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Yeska Coelho.