Is your room feeling a little bit average at the moment? Are you looking to level up your apartment? Would you like your home to feel a little more stylish? Look no further! Sometimes all it takes is a simple small change, so below we will explore the basics of how to transform your Village House room into the best version of itself.
1. Maintain Cleanliness
Keeping a room feeling clean and clutter-free is the place to start when thinking about how to make a beautiful room. Cleanliness is essential for maintaining a calming and enjoyable space and a minimalist approach is a great way to easily maintain a clean room. Starting with furniture; you may want to find pieces that have multiple purposes, such as beds with hidden storage, to reduce the need for additional furniture.
Then move on to the small and more decorative pieces. As lovely as it is being surrounded by lots of souvenirs, photos, and trinkets, it can easily get too much. When a room is full of decorative items, each unique and beautiful item becomes lost in a blur of clutter. Embrace the belief that “less is more” and carefully select a few key decorative items, instead of overcrowding the room. Check out some tips on how to decorate while avoiding clutter.
Keeping things organized is a great way to avoid clutter, so try to spend some time thinking about how to realistically organize different elements of your room to make it as easy as possible to get things out and put them away. As well as making a room appear cleaner, reducing clutter and keeping things organized will also make the room itself much easier to clean up!
2. Make the Room Feel Spacious
When starting to design a room, consider how to make it feel as spacious as possible. First off, think about what furniture you are planning on putting in the room – what are the essentials? In a bedroom you may want a bed, or if not a spot where you can put a futon. What are the additional bits of furniture you’d like – drawers? A clothes frame? A bedside table? A tall lamp? Once you know what furniture you want in the room think about where to place each item so that it makes the room feel spacious. Having a clear path to move around the room is important for creating an illusion of more space.
As well as considering furniture, think about how light works in the room. Allow the room to get as much natural light as possible since light can make a space feel more open and spacious. Consider using mirrors to reflect the natural light as well as reflect the open spaces to make the room feel larger. If you opt to use any mirrors, think about where to place them to make the room feel its most spacious. Lighting can be enhanced by using a mix of overhead lights as well as lamps of different heights and shapes.
Colors can play a big part in making a room feel spacious, lighter colors reflect light and make an area feel larger as well as cleaner. For furniture consider light colors that can complement the walls, such as shaded of cream, pale blue, or soft gray. If you’d like to incorporate darker colors, try out some more natural colors such as wooden browns or forest greens. These simple adjustments can significantly enhance how space is perceived in your apartment. For more tips, check out how to use maximize space in Japanese apartments.
3. Divide Your Room with an Open Shelf
In a small apartment, every centimeter or square inch counts, and finding clever ways to define and separate spaces without sacrificing an open feel and sense of spaciousness is key. One fantastic solution is using an open shelving unit as a room divider. These can be purchased from most furniture stores such as Ikea, Nitori, and local shops.
An open shelving unit will have no backing, so you can see through each shelf. This maintains a visual flow while making a space feel larger and airier. This type of shelving not only divides the room gracefully but also offers practical storage and display opportunities.
Decorate with a mix of plants, books, and curated items to add personality, but remember that “less is more” to avoid overwhelming the space.
4. Invest in Stylish Storage Boxes
Storage boxes are a great way of organizing your belongings and keeping them out of the way. However, they aren’t just practical, they can also be a stylish part of your room’s decor. When choosing storage boxes, consider materials and colors that complement the existing design of your room. Opt for coordinated boxes rather than having what could be a chaotic combination of different boxes.
Fabric boxes could add a soft touch to bedrooms, metal boxes can create a modern industrial feel and wooden boxes could work as a minimalist look or more natural aesthetic. The boxes could be stacked creatively or slid under furniture to save space.
By using storage boxes and fully integrating them into your decor, you can keep your space organized and stylish, turning clutter into an element of design that works with your theme or interior design.
5. Don’t Neglect Closet Organization
Organizing a closet efficiently can help to maximize space and reduce clutter. Start by decluttering and removing items you no longer wear or need. Use slim, non-slip hangers to keep clothing neatly arranged. Incorporate multi-level hanging rods where possible to separate shorter items like shirts and longer ones like dressers or coats.
Utilize vertical space by adding shelves or stackable drawers for folded items, you could also incorporate hanging shelves, dividers, or over-door organizers to store shower accessories, and folded clothes. Consider using storage boxes for seasonal clothing to keep them out of the way and clean.
We hope these tips have helped to upgrade your interior design into the beautiful and functional home you deserve. If you decide you need to level up the apartment itself, please check out our available rental apartments.
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Hello, I’m Jazmine Kelly, a freelance writer who has been writing about travel and interior design for 3 years. My love of travel and exploring countries began at a young age thanks to my adventurous parents who moved our family abroad. I learnt from my Dad how to find great deals for trips and find unique destinations to visit. I moved to Hyogo in March 2020 and haven’t looked back since, always making the most of any adventure! Having lived in various countries and apartments, I’ve learnt the importance of making a house feel like a home. Decorating rented homes on a tight budget allowed me to express my creativity and develop a love for interior design. As well as travelling, I love crafts, interior design, music, and spending time outside in nature.