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5 creative ideas to make more space in small apartments

Check out tips that will help optimize spaces and bring more practicality to everyday life in a small apartment

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Oct 10, 2024, 12:00 PM

05 min de leitura
Project signed by Rafael Ramos

Project signed by Rafael Ramos (Fotos: Juliano Colodeti, do MCA Estudio /Produção visual: Andrea Brito Velho)

Living in large urban centers is challenging. One of them is the need to adapt to spaces with reduced footage. Small apartments are increasingly common, and they show that less is more. A few decorating tricks are more than enough to make the most of your space. Every corner is important and should be thought of strategically. Check out some creative ideas below:

Stools in the kitchen


Marcelo Salum apartamento Jurerê

Apartamento Jurerê - Projeto de Marcelo Salum (Divulgação/CASACOR)

An alternative for those who have little space in the dining room, stools placed on the kitchen island help to create extra seating for receiving guests and also add a lot of style to the environment.

Exterior view


Em Recife, apartamento de veraneio possui vista para o mar de todas as janelas. Projeto de Ana Moura e Ana Higino. Na foto, sala de jantar com mesa redonda de quadros.

Projeto de Ana Moura e Ana Higino. (Denilson Machado, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

Integrating the indoor and outdoor environments is a way to bring more depth to the space. In addition, large windows or doors improve circulation and the entry of natural light .

Sofa just the right size


Small living rooms require a lot of care to ensure that the decor doesn't look heavy and impractical. The sofa is usually a major offender. For this reason, it's important to opt for a more compact model, preferably curved, that adapts well to the space and doesn't hinder circulation.

Open furniture


Branco e madeira criam décor cozy em apartamento de 70 m². Projeto de Rafael Ramos. Na foto, home office embutido na marcenaria.

Projeto de Rafael Ramos. (Fotos: Juliano Colodeti/ Produção: Andrea Brito Velho/CASACOR)

Openwork furniture offers all the practicality a home needs and can be used for different purposes, but with the advantage of bringing a more creative look and a feeling of spaciousness.

Smart carpentry


Neutral décor and integrated, fluid spaces mark this 140 m² apartment. Designed by Paula Muller. In the photo, a home office integrated into the bedroom.

(Fotos Maura Mello / Produção: Comfí Arquitetura e Interiores/CASACOR)

Custom furniture helps create personalized solutions according to the available space. When it comes to a small apartment, it is essential to have this type of furniture to bring functionality and beauty. In the photo of the apartment above, Paula Muller created furniture that combines a dressing table, desk, bookshelf and cabinets .