Tips for Decorating an Apartment


When living in a small apartment or house you need to be a little clever in order to take full advantage of the space you have available. By choosing the right colours and layout, and picking a few choice pieces of furniture you can give a little room a big room feeling.  Creation of a vibrant space that does not look overcrowded or bland requires a clever mix of colour and height.   Here are our tips for successful decoration of an apartment or small space.


You need to pick your moments when it comes to colour. White and light colours will help the room feel bigger and brighter, but be wary of playing it too safe.  Even in a small apartment there is still room for adventure – think about bold colours or prints in your artwork, as the backing for bookshelves, or in a piece of furniture.  For example, the Replica Grant Featherston Contour Chair provides all that big arm chair feeling, but in a light, streamlined design that won’t dominate your lounge room.  We stock this chair at Replica in a wide range of standout colours that can create focus and bring energy to the room.  The Featherstone also features Danish style wood legs that elevate the chair off the ground which opens up floor-space and gives the illusion of more space.


Another great way to maximise space and control clutter is to choose good storage options.  Using areas under beds, cabinets, and stairs can go a long way towards keeping your small apartment both functional and tidy.  Finding storage options that can double as side tables is another good idea. The Replica Componibili range is a fun and flexible storage option.  They are modular and plastic, so suit many areas of the home and come in a great range of colours.  Also, don’t forget to go upwards! Finding vertical space can help your room look larger and lofty, as well as freeing up valuable floor space.


Another way to cheat the eye is to use glass and transparent materials wherever possible. This way your furniture takes up far less visual space; resulting in a lighter, less cluttered look to your home. Famous for this minimalist look is the Replica Ghost Chairs. These chairs take their shape from antique French designs but have be constructed from clear polycarbonate plastic, creating a great modern look with low visual impact, perfect for small spaces.   Glass dining tables and coffee tables allow larger pieces to be incorporated into a smaller apartment without overtaking the landscape.


Lighting can often be overlooked, but makes a huge impact on the feel of a room. Ensuring as much natural light as possible will make your small space feel bigger. When night falls, being able to opt between bright overall light and a cosier task level lighting pattern is useful on a practical and aesthetic level.  A light that can adapt to your needs can reduce the overall requirement for lighting in your home. The replica AJ FloorLamp is a fantastic design, and looks like a standard lamp with a metal shade however this shade can be adjusted upwards to provide perfect reading light, or tilted downwards to provide soft lighting for your entire room.


Decorating a small space present its own unique challenges, but it can also be a great opportunity to show off some clever design ideas. By being thoughtful about your colours and layout, size doesn’t have to be an issue. Choose your moments and feature standout colours and furniture pieces while ensuring an adapting living space with the right storage and lighting.