Maximizing Your Square Footage: 7 Tips for Small Space Living in Los Angeles
In a city as large as Los Angeles, you may find yourself living in a small space. Whether you’re in a studio apartment you want to appear larger, or a two-bedroom apartment that’s way too cramped, we’ve got seven tips to help maximize your space.
1. Sit & Store
Have you invested in space-saving, multi-functional furniture yet? This is helpful in the long run if you live in a small apartment.
Some multi-functional pieces include:
- Ottomans and benches
Open up the top and store anything you’d like inside. - Coffee tables
Lift-top coffee tables are great places to store everyday items you grab in your living area. - Bookshelf desks
Work from home and tight for space? Get a shelf for your books that also opens up into a work space. - A sleeper sofa
Lounge by day and sleep by night, or have a guest stay over knowing they’ll be cozy on a pull-out sofa bed mattress. - Expandable tables
A side table that transforms into a dining table? We’re in!
2. The More Mirrors The Merrier
Make your apartment feel larger than it is by adding mirrors to your space. They’re not only functional but great as decor. Strategically place a few large mirrors against your walls and feel the space open up.
3. Invest In Area Rugs
Area rugs may seem like they’re only for decor, but they’re so much more! Invest in one good, large area rug that’ll last years. Having one large area rug rather than multiple smaller ones can make your apartment feel larger and cozier. This also helps with muffling some footsteps, especially if you’re not living in a ground-floor apartment.
4. Minimalize
We accumulate a lot of stuff over the years. Take a day or weekend to toss damaged items that can’t be fixed and donate things you don’t use anymore. It’s a win-win since you’ll say goodbye to items that aren’t of any use to you, and you’ll be helping someone else enjoy them. Minimalism is in!
5. Decorate Wisely
Tchotchkes. Knick knacks. Junk. Whatever you call it, we’ve all got some laying around. Be careful if you’re decorating with them, though. If they bring you joy, great! If they’re getting in the way and just gathering dust, maybe it’s time for a change. The more things you collect, the easier it is for your space to look cluttered. Pick your favorites to keep out and consider putting some in storage or donating them.
6. Green Thumbs
Add a plant or two to your space. One large plant can help make a living space feel larger. A few smaller plants in a bathroom, bedroom, or office can bring color and liveliness into your apartment. There are so many plants out there that you’ll be able to choose the best one for your home whether you’ve got a sunny windowsill or a low-lit one.
7. Divide & Conquer
Partitions or room dividers can help make a studio or one-bedroom apartment feel like it’s larger than it is. If you’re not a fan of how they look, a tall bookshelf can also do the trick.
Make your small LA apartment one you’ll enjoy living in for years to come. & If you’ve tried all the above tips and can’t take your small space any longer, check out our new apartment listings today.
