Furnishing a modern style small flat

Furnishing a small flat could be complicated because of the space, yet with the right tips it is possible to create a comfortable and elegant environment.

To furnish a small flat and create a modern and elegant space, it is necessary to follow some design tips and tricks. Here are some ideal tips for a small home.

Divide and optimise space

The secret to creating a small flat that is nevertheless comfortable and stylish is to divide the space correctly and optimise it. This means that every corner of the house must be designed in such a way that it can be exploited for the final result. Generally, in these cases, one tends to use convertible furniture, such as console tables, sofa beds, extendable tables or, perhaps, pull-out tops. These are absolutely versatile furniture solutions, ideal for saving space. Other useful tips for optimising space certainly concern knocking down walls and using furniture vertically. The first tip is applicable by opting for an open space, ideal for making the space larger and more harmonious. The second, on the other hand, is very important in these cases. One could exploit the heights, perhaps with furniture up to the ceiling, using shelves to hang on the walls, creating a raised structure, and so on.

What colours should be used for furnishing?

Before furnishing a small flat, it is good to consider the colours and palettes to be used. Precisely because we are talking about small rooms, in fact, a good idea is to use light and soft colours, first and foremost white. The latter in fact, whether for the walls or for the furnishings, is ideal for giving greater luminosity and for making the spaces larger and cleaner from an optical point of view. Other shades to refer to can be: grey, beige, canary yellow, light wood and so on.

Choose an open-plan living space

A good idea, especially for the living area, could be to create a single open space area between the kitchen, living room and dining room. The idea of creating a single space to accommodate these three areas, in fact, is ideal both to give more charm and comfort to the room and to recover the space generally occupied by the walls. By opting for an open space, in fact, it will be possible to separate the rooms by means of alternative partitioning solutions such as, for example, bookcases, corner sofas, sliding doors, island and peninsula or, alternatively, one could opt for using just the colour of the furniture. The open space environment also has the advantage of making spaces easier and more liveable, favouring conviviality and the harmony of living together.

Colico Brooklyn extending table

To furnish the dining room of a small room, a good idea could be to opt for an extendable table. For example, the Brooklyn Colico extendable table is available on the Arredare Moderno website, a model characterised by a modern and minimalist design, with a wooden structure and porcelain stoneware top. It is a very elegant and practical furnishing solution for spaces with size problems.

The importance of mirrors and lamps

When furnishing a small room, it is a good idea not to neglect all those small design expedients that can make it bigger from an optical point of view. First and foremost is certainly the lighting. By choosing the right lighting points and giving brightness to every corner of the house, without leaving areas unlit, the space will automatically seem larger, cleaner and more spacious. Mirrors and stained glass windows are another factor in giving more brightness and optical breadth. The former are ideal for reflecting light, while the latter allow the sun’s rays to enter and illuminate much more easily than simple windows.

Tomasucci Mix Lamp

An excellent idea for home furnishing is certainly the Mix Tomasucci lamp available on the Arredare Moderno website. It is a model made of white polypropylene and, thanks to its elegant and contemporary design, is ideal for enhancing any furnishing style.

Use space-saving, storage and height-distributed furniture

In general, to furnish a small living space comfortably and elegantly, it is a good idea to pay attention to the choice of furnishing accessories. The best solution is certainly to opt for made-to-measure furniture, so that there are no doubts about optimising space. Alternatively, space-saving furniture and storage units are indispensable, capable of storing all the accessories that are needed in daily life in an orderly manner, leaving the room uncluttered. In addition, no less important is furniture in height. If space is limited, in fact, the wisest idea to exploit every corner of the house is to use the height with special furniture complements.

Malika Large Ergogreen single storage bed

Among the storage furniture that you absolutely cannot give up is the bed with storage for the sleeping area. For example, the comfortable Malika Large Ergogreen single container bed is available on the Arredare Moderno site. It is a model with a wooden frame and quilted keyboard, ideal for a scenic effect and great elegance.