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Designing Small Flats: Cosy, Space-Saving & Stylish Interiors
Furnishing a small flat cosily, space-efficiently and stylishly is not just a challenge for young people. Especially in urban areas, where living space is expensive and harder to come by, many opt for the compromise of a small flat.
Besides some furnishing tips and tricks, such as light colours and regular decluttering, there are especially useful pieces of furniture. In just a few square metres, they should be helpful, stylish and flexible. Let our home ideas inspire you.
How to furnish small flats?
Product shown true to original. Room styling created by digital staging.Livitalia Room Divider Bookshelf C87
Making a small flat cosy depends on several factors. Besides choosing the right furniture, attention must also be paid to the room layout. Especially in flats, it is advisable to separate the bedroom, living room and kitchen from each other. Besides curtains or several pendant lights, slim design freestanding shelves as room dividers are a good solution. This not only provides some privacy, but also creates additional storage space. And an open freestanding shelf can be used from both sides.
Product shown true to original. Room styling created by digital staging.Novamobili Metal Wall Box Hub
How to make the most of free spaces?
When furnishing small flats, it makes sense not to waste any free space. The wall area is well suited for slim designer wall shelves. These are available as individual boxes that can be arranged on the wall as desired.
Product shown true to original. Room styling created by digital staging.Novamobili Wall Shelf Ellie
Slim wall shelves with invisible wall mounting are well suited for books and decorations. This looks particularly light, modern and is a beautiful eye-catcher in the room.
Product shown true to original. Room styling created by digital staging.Novamobili Tall Chest of Drawers Giotto
Another asset for small flats are design tall chests of drawers. Especially if you have a lot to store, slim and tall chests of drawers are true space-savers. Which, in addition to their usefulness, also visually enhance the room.
What Multifunctional Furniture is Available?
Product shown true to original. Room styling created by digital staging.Markus Coffee Table by Ozzio
Another practical multifunctional piece of furniture is the Markus coffee table by Ozzio, ideal for furnishing a small flat in a space-saving way. If needed, the coffee table's top can be folded up. This provides a higher tabletop and two additional seats at the table. Underneath the table, there is additional storage space for magazines and remote controls.
Product shown true to original. Room styling created by digital staging.Clei Penelope 2 Dining Wall Bed with Dining Table
How to Solve the Space Problem?
The space problem in small flats can best be solved with multifunctional furniture. There are several options available with the modern wall beds from Clei. Matching shelves and cupboards can be added to all variants. For the wall bed with a sleeping area for two adults of 160×200 cm, a desk, a dining table, or a sofa can be chosen. When the bed is folded out, the desk remains horizontal. Therefore, the desk does not need to be cleared, making daily use easier.
Product shown true to original. Room styling created by digital staging.Penelope Wall Bed with Sofa by Clei
We hope our living ideas – space-saving, cosy, and trend-conscious – have been helpful. Space-saving living is possible if the right strategy and tactics are considered and applied when buying furniture.
Mira Celini
Interior Designer at LivareaAs an Interior Designer at Livarea – one of Germany's leading online shops for designer furniture since 2012 – I assist customers in furnishing their homes. My tips come directly from practical experience: honest, inspiring, and always with an eye for the extraordinary.
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