5 Essential Items to Buy for Your Small Apartment

Small studio apartments can be oh-so-cosy and make people marvel at how you’ve managed to creatively make the most of the space you have.

But tiny apartments are also susceptible to clutter if bulky items are used, and their interiors can be hard to decorate since a lot of conventional furniture simply does not work.

Here are our favourite space-saving items for dressing up a small apartment and showing that a teeny space can be just as stylish as the big boys.

Designer coffee table

When you’re working with a tiny space, you might have to forget certain items like a bulky work-desk or office chair. But just as a sofa or other seating is essential when entertaining guests, so is a coffee table.

A designer coffee table like the ultra-chic ones on thelongest stay.com doesn’t have to take up a lot of space and can make a huge difference to the look of your interior. 

When you live in a small space, your furniture needs to be multipurpose, and a low coffee table paired with floor cushions can double as a dining or workspace.

Loft bed

Loft beds are some of the best space-saving options around, and are highly recommended for those living in very small apartments. Once your bed is off the ground, you’re left with a lot more room to position your other furniture.

One of the most popular configurations is to create a chill-out spot below your loft, complete with a couch and a nice designer coffee table.

You also get to use otherwise dead space and can create a cosy heaven above ground level with wall-mounted reading lamps and high shelves.

Wall shelving

Storage can be a problem in small studio apartments, as space to store bulky containers is in short supply. Wall shelving is essential if you want to make the most of your living space.

Wall shelving units free up floor space and, when paired with bookends, can be a great way to store books and CDs.

They also offer a stylish way to display photos and other decorative items. Think of wall shelving like wall art—there are many dramatic designer shelves that can transform your walls into a masterpiece.

Wall mirror

If you think the only mirror you need is in the bathroom, you’re wrong! Mirrors have the marvellous ability to visually enlarge small spaces, and a well-placed wall mirror can make your tiny space look less cramped and more inviting.

What’s more, an unusual designer mirror can give your walls a splash of sophistication.

Stackable stools

If you enjoy entertaining, you might run into the problem of running out of seating as the party grows. Buying numerous chairs is not practical when you live in a studio apartment, so invest in stackable stools.

These can easily be stored in a small corner of the apartment and are probably the most economical way to make sure everyone gets a seat.

They are also sleeker and more stylish than unwieldy foldable plastic chairs, and you can match the finishes with the design of your interior so the stools blend in perfectly with your overall look.