Small apartments have their upsides – lower rent, often a closer proximity to bustling downtown areas, and a certain irreplaceable cozy charm. That is if you know how to decorate. Your apartment may be short on space, but that doesn't mean it has to be short on style. Finding the right balance between functionality and design is critically important to creating a space that you'll be comfortable living in for the foreseeable future.

Follow these decorating tips that ensure that you can make the most of your small apartment while still letting your personality come through:

 Think Vertically

The mantra, while decorating a small apartment, should be "Think vertically." Mount all the things on the wall that usually take too much of the floor space, like lamps, TV, storage space, and floating shelves. Plus, using tall furniture draws the eye up, giving the illusion of a bigger room.

Hang Curtains

Hang your curtains all the way from the ceiling to the floor; this is a clever way to make your small apartment look bigger. By doing this, you can use your full wall height to your advantage, making your windows and room look spacious while adding a tinge of dynamic drama to your design.

Layer Lighting

Good lighting can magically make any space appear bigger! You can visually open up space through perfect lighting to give your room a fresh and airy feel. Make an ideal lighting design by incorporating all three basic light sources: natural light, artificial light, and reflected light in your apartment.

 Monochromatic Furniture:

Monochrome colors with one base color can create harmony in a small apartment. Streamline your apartment design by adding monochromatic furniture; it'll infuse a sense of space into your small apartment. Also, introduce patterns and textures to add visual interest without muddling the space.

Use photo frames for a cohesive look

Family photos not only help strengthen relationships, but they also are a beautiful decoration for apartments. Using frames of different materials like wood, metal, and plastic can look chaotic, so it's ideal to use similar frames for a more cohesive finish. Choosing the same finish and material for all your frames brings the whole design together with unified sophistication. 

Final Words

Living in a small apartment doesn't mean that you should sacrifice style for functionality. Strike a good balance between the two with these easy tricks and ideas to elevate your small apartment's look.