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CASACOR cast gives decorating tips for small apartments

Small apartments present major challenges when it comes to decorating. Check out tips from Ticiane Lima and Beatriz Quinelato, from CASACOR 2021

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Jan 28, 2022, 8:00 AM

05 min de leitura
Ticiane Lima - Tempo House, a project by CASACOR São Paulo 2021

Ticiane Lima - Tempo House, a project by CASACOR São Paulo 2021 (MCA Estudio)

Ticiane Lima - Casa Tempo, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021.

Ticiane Lima - Casa Tempo, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021 (MCA Estudio/CASACOR)

Small apartments have a very special charm: they are more welcoming, intimate and also highly sought after these days, when smaller spaces have increasingly become the standard for real estate, especially in large cities. CASACOR , which is always following the main trends, has seen up close how this "new way of living" is attracting attention – and it is no wonder that with each exhibition we see a more constant presence of lofts , integrated spaces, halls, tiny houses , among others. examples. Read also: 26 unforgettable lofts that marked the CASACOR 2021 exhibitions Decorating a small apartment has its difficulties: making the best use of space, balancing elements, defining a style, just to name a few. With this in mind, architects Ticiane Lima and Beatriz Quinelato gave their tips for creating a harmonious project for this type of apartment. of enterprise. Check out the main ones below!

Choose furniture with suitable measurements


Beatriz Quinelato - Estúdio Terra, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021.

Beatriz Quinelato - Estúdio Terra, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021. (Renato Navarro/CASACOR)

Apartamento assinado por Ticiane Lima

Apartamento assinado por Ticiane Lima (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)

We know that there is no "ideal" footage for circulation , however, both architects Ticiane Lima and Beatriz Quinelato recommended leaving between 80 and 90 cm between furniture to make the space more fluid. For places with limited access, Quinelato says that up to 70 cm can be set as a distance.

Be careful with the color palette


Sala colorida de apartamento em Pinheiros da arquiteta Beatriz Quinelato

Beatriz Quinelato - Apartamento em Pinheiros (Adriano Escanhuela/CASACOR)

A small apartment usually has integrated spaces (or very close together), so Ticiane Lima recommends looking for colors and especially tones that help the "environments to talk" . Beatriz Quinelato suggests that, to achieve this harmony, a great option is to use the same floor covering throughout the apartment : "this provides continuity and consequently amplitude", she explains.