The best ideas that I've incorporated into my very small apartment is 1. Go Big with the wall artwork and furniture, 2. strategically placed mirrors, 3. use lighter colors and 4. use light colored, flowy, but tall curtains to create the illusion of space and give the room flow and airiness. The go big with furniture and wall artwork really works. I am considering trying the vertical wallpaper. The kind that can be peeled off without damaging the walls.
All of these sound great except the big furniture thing in my opinion. I have a tiny ass studio & am using very small furniture but even with this furniture it takes up literally all the space & makes it incredibly difficult to walk
I have never had an apartment where the landlord would allow me to paint and definitely not paint the ceiling. These are the biggest small apartments I have ever seen.
Some of these apartments are anything but small! I’m not convinced that wallpaper on the ceiling creates an illusion of space, and any kind of light-coloured flooring is a nightmare to keep clean. And glass surfaces show every speck of dust! But some good tips here nevertheless.
Some ideas do work, some really don't. As we are talking of small apartments like mine, if I pull the furniture off the waĺl, or bring in a large and tall potted flower, we simply will have a hard time to move around.
Very true, some people have no concept of a truly tiny apartment. I even had to buy 1 of those cordless wand vacuum cleaners bcos I couldn't navigate my space with a floor one on wheels
Well I liked this video. I’m curious about the ceiling comments and will do some research before I try it. I also think that if you have 12 inches of flat shelf behind your couch you have another place to set a drink or small vase of flowers. I liked the look and practicality of it.
I disagree about adding ceiling decor to make room appear larger. True it draws attention but it also pulls the ceiling down creating the room to appear shorter and smaller. Rather, paint the ceiling same color as walls. I also dont agree about having shorter furniture. But yes to most other advise
Just what I was thinking! If you have low ceilings, you do NOT want to call attention to it! Subtle vertical stripes can help, but again, you don't want it to shout "Duck!" at you...
Not only that! But what complex will let you do any of that?! I just started the video and I'm already done with the video and possibly this whole channel
I don't think this person realizes that small apartments are usually owned by landlords who, maybe, will allow you to put a hole in the wall to hang a picture, but if I did anything i.e. track or recessed lighting, I would get evicted. Many of these rooms look dated and uninteresting.
@Suddum Vili thanks, I am awful at understanding and even SEEING these small renderings, but I appreciate you trying. I can't even see the details- I have spatial /vision issues. thanks
I think it was great thank you I love stuff like this because I have no sense of balance I'm okay with color and I know the different designs that I like but when it comes to balance you wind me up and I run into the wall
You can use renter friendly peel and stick wallpaper. People on YT say they tried it and it peels off without damaging the wall or paint. At least one person demonstrated peeling it off. One type can be painted over, so you can pick the exact shade you want.
@@debra13 I'm guessing you are much more kind and warm than you sound. May I ask a question? What state do you live in, because Landlord-Tenant Laws are different per state.
I feel mislead. You talk about installing shelves, overhead lights, even so far as to paint in different colors. The best one by far was the no curtains. I live in a small apartment. i have neighbors living incredibly close that I see way to much as it is. In addition, If I were to do any of the renovations you mentioned I would be in jeopardy of breaking my lease. It is standard practice to have a " no construction and/or altering" a rental unit of any kind in lease agreements. Although many of your ideas were good, your title needs changed..
Star 3.0 This is just suggestions, you don’t have to follow. Since, I took interior design and decoration, I believe this video is well informative. It’s all about taste and character... The house that you live says a lot about you :)
Asking landlords doesn't hurt as sometimes they say yes to more than expected. Generally I think it's fine to paint, install shelves or art, or switch lights if you repaint, remove, fill any holes you left, and switch back to original lights. Or there are plenty of non-damaging ideas here like adding lamps or rugs. Some other renter-friendly wall options are removable wallpaper or removable murals (some kinds can even be painted, and even just one accent wall makes a big visual difference) or stick-on backsplashes. Stick-on flooring is available too. As for neighbors seeing in windows, can have curtains for night and/or try privacy window film.
??? There is removable wallpaper and there are solutions for holes in the wall due to nails so I'm not sure which ones you're referring to. You can do these things in rentals. People do it ALL the time. Just search youtube for ideas.
@@INGEN_Dahnie-el-aha-ha So tired of saying I live in a subsidized place and it is ALL spelled out in the lease-no I can't! I am going to delete my post the next time someone says this-- once again- seriously. I am NOT ALLOWEd-no removables, no peel and stick, so pictures, NOTHING.
#3: DIY 2x4 Console Table: A rough 2x4 DIY construction is ok as a place saver or for trial, but it's far better to use a couple of cubbie storage units like an Ikea Lack unit or a 3-cubbie x 3-cubbie unit side by side to provide that drink/lamp shelf behind the sofa and considerable longterm storage hidden below. Whether you also incorporate baskets or bins or just place items straight into the cubbies, it makes more efficient use of the space lost to a console surface/footprint. #5: 'Secret' Storage Spaces: Where possible, leave the secret storage empty standardly. If you get unexpected company or a sudden visit from building management, clutter can be swept into that space in mere minutes. If those spaces were already filled, where could you hide your mess? There's a clash of advice here: #17 directs us to use furniture with obvious legs, pieces that don't sit too low to the floor. Then in #24 we are told to use furniture that sits low to the ground. Both are supposed to improve a sense of spaciousness to a room. Which is it?
great ideas thanks, i will be using some in my new home...… however, to sure about the last part of your video about the couch... should it be bulky or not.?? thanks
I guess it depends how big your small apartment is. There is no way I could fit a large sofa into my apartment (actually my bed is my sofa bcos that's all I have space for). I guess you have to think outside the box. My neighbour (ie living in same sized small studio as I do) has a lounge that she converts to a bed every night (no not a typical sofa bed and it's compact + reasonably comfortable, but she's tiny). I'm considering buying a sofa that's long enough (and comfortable enough) to sleep on. It's learning your options and figuring out what your prepared to live with (and what fits into your budget)
The plural form of 'decor' -- decors -- as used in this narration seems odd. Decor refers to a style or theme and presumably there wouldn't be more than one in a room. I'm guessing that the narrator is actually referring to decor (or design) elements or accessories.
i just look and see what i can do in a large house to compact that and bring cosier places i like / in corners or around windows i dont block cause we open them for fresh air
@@raj1980c They are all appearance ONLY. Nothing that would make better use of the space as would be indicated by the title "How to make your small apartment more spacious". If that was the target, call it how to make your apartment appear more spacious.
@@sparehead1 Semantics...I read it the way you have said it should be...maybe that is exactly what I was looking for and hence interpreted it to suit my necessity
Not true about the ceiling. It can make a room feel smaller and it can make it dark which u do not want. Bigger furniture is wrong too. So many of these are wrong.
These spaces look pretty roomy to me. I have 46o sq ft Restrictions on any change. Half my closet is hot water tank. I find I use dvd towers as regular furnishings too big.
All the apartments where I live do not allow changes. No painting. No fixture changes. No removing doors of any kind. No removing the blinds. No changing out flooring or wall features (paneling, chair rails, molding). Some complexes require area rugs in their hard-floored apartment options. Many also dont even allow you to change your own air filters.
@@laurent3415 thts why I was confused af Coz I have bought nd renewed my flat completely nd then I saw you commenting tht you can't make any changes to the apartment...btw as you are paying 625$ for a month is it in a prime location or away from the main city..I am also considering to rent one.
I went to by boys gfs house one time and I swear to god she had a giant white canvas on the wall and in the middle it sad in “ART” and she called it a painting. “Maybe you don’t know what art is James” I swear to god that happened.
My first apartment rental was in pari slope Brooklyn. The landlords were 2 gay dudes that had no problem with my gf at the time being a stripper. I suppose they just wanted make sure rent was paid. The brownstone had 3 floors and each floor was a rental. Ours was called 1 bedroom. The bedroom being a closet that held a queen size mattress with 2feet of space leftover at the foot of bed near the door. My point of posting this is I had no idea I was supposed to ask permission before I did any kind of painting. And we went ahead and painted the entire apartment without telling the landlord. So when the lender came in first time and saw his face was absolutely priceless. He was shocked to say the least. Granted we had painted the kitchen a fairytale puke green with darker green accents at the window frames. Painted the bathroom a deep purple and painted the rest of the apartment ivory. And let’s not forget painted the metal ceilings a nice metallic silver. I do remember him saying wow this remind me of well this is very fairytale-ish
The best ideas that I've incorporated into my very small apartment is 1. Go Big with the wall artwork and furniture, 2. strategically placed mirrors, 3. use lighter colors and 4. use light colored, flowy, but tall curtains to create the illusion of space and give the room flow and airiness. The go big with furniture and wall artwork really works.
I am considering trying the vertical wallpaper. The kind that can be peeled off without damaging the walls.
All of these sound great except the big furniture thing in my opinion. I have a tiny ass studio & am using very small furniture but even with this furniture it takes up literally all the space & makes it incredibly difficult to walk
#1 oh just cover my fucking ceiling in wallpaper! why didnt i think of that!? i'm sure my landlords will love it!
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None of the spaces seem small to me. Am I the only one?
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Eliz Donovan ....I agree! These apartments are NOT in NYC or Boston!
I was about to say the same thing.
Agreed
Half of them are obviously houses typical Jansen crap steal a bunch of random photos off the internet and talk crap
Exactly, I am moving to a 57square meter apartment in a few weeks.
I have never had an apartment where the landlord would allow me to paint and definitely not paint the ceiling. These are the biggest small apartments I have ever seen.
Dark colors, when applied artistically, givevsmall apartments depth.
I have very much wanted one of those flip up coffee tables. They look soooo functional.
Kramer would agree
Small apartments?...do you want to see my apartment? is really tiny ...but I love it...
We are downsizing moving to a seniors residence. I found your suggestions very helpful
Can use some ideas for sure. Thank you for sharing.
Some of these apartments are anything but small! I’m not convinced that wallpaper on the ceiling creates an illusion of space, and any kind of light-coloured flooring is a nightmare to keep clean. And glass surfaces show every speck of dust! But some good tips here nevertheless.
Perfect. I am going to quite a few of them for my apartment as well. Thank you
Some ideas do work, some really don't. As we are talking of small apartments like mine, if I pull the furniture off the waĺl, or bring in a large and tall potted flower, we simply will have a hard time to move around.
Simone your funny! But like me I totally gets it. I have a tiny space too.
Simone Schmidt get medium size pieces for decor and not a lot
Very true, some people have no concept of a truly tiny apartment.
I even had to buy 1 of those cordless wand vacuum cleaners bcos I couldn't navigate my space with a floor one on wheels
I tried pulling my loveseat and chair away from the wall. It just made it harder to navigate around my tiny coffee table.
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One of the best videos on this subject. Thank you. I got a lot of ideas for our little house from this.
great practical advice , pretty and clean ideas. smart sensible ideas for everyday people. LOVE IT! Thank you!
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Well I liked this video. I’m curious about the ceiling comments and will do some research before I try it. I also think that if you have 12 inches of flat shelf behind your couch you have another place to set a drink or small vase of flowers. I liked the look and practicality of it.
I disagree about adding ceiling decor to make room appear larger. True it draws attention but it also pulls the ceiling down creating the room to appear shorter and smaller. Rather, paint the ceiling same color as walls. I also dont agree about having shorter furniture. But yes to most other advise
Just what I was thinking! If you have low ceilings, you do NOT want to call attention to it! Subtle vertical stripes can help, but again, you don't want it to shout "Duck!" at you...
Not only that! But what complex will let you do any of that?! I just started the video and I'm already done with the video and possibly this whole channel
It looks cool, but not bigger.
I have the tiniest bathroom and i can vouch that adding few big mirrors have made it look much bigger. Brill idea
Or you could just get rid of all your furniture and belongings to give lots of space 😂 👍
Lots of good ideas. I enjoyed this video. Thanks.
Awesome insights 👌🏾 Looking forward to implementing these.
So brilliant! Thank you!
Thought provoking... To be built on and lnterchangable ideas. Inspiring
I love the ideas in this video.
Do you know how awesome you are? You have gave me wonderful ideal on what to do with my house?
Colour coding the books!!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 really the silliest trend.
I don't think this person realizes that small apartments are usually owned by landlords who, maybe, will allow you to put a hole in the wall to hang a picture, but if I did anything i.e. track or recessed lighting, I would get evicted. Many of these rooms look dated and uninteresting.
@Suddum Vili thanks, I am awful at understanding and even SEEING these small renderings, but I appreciate you trying. I can't even see the details- I have spatial /vision issues. thanks
GREAT TIPS& IDEAS!💜
Love these tips!
I really enjoyed it
Love your voice
Not boring
Loved these ideas
I love your tips
I'm sorry but these are not small apartments, maybe if you're used to living in a mansion.
Thank you for the ideas!
I think it was great thank you I love stuff like this because I have no sense of balance I'm okay with color and I know the different designs that I like but when it comes to balance you wind me up and I run into the wall
Most apartments have restrictions on changing the wall colors. Not a very good option to mention for renters.
You can use renter friendly peel and stick wallpaper. People on YT say they tried it and it peels off without damaging the wall or paint. At least one person demonstrated peeling it off. One type can be painted over, so you can pick the exact shade you want.
Then use peel off wall paper or just simply paint the walls back to the original color before moving. Duh
@@Well_possibly NOT ALLOWED in MY rental space- not a thing allowed that isn't there already
@@djjones7039 Not alllowed-they come in and I could be evicted from a subsidized aparmtment. DUH
@@debra13 I'm guessing you are much more kind and warm than you sound.
May I ask a question? What state do you live in, because Landlord-Tenant Laws are different per state.
Great ideas. Really appreciate Thanks
Idk about glass tables I’d be running into them
Lol, its the kids that is the worry 😅
So true😂😂😂
My mum said don’t run in the house
Great suggestions!
Love it..
I like this video a lot!
Very good and really helpful
Outstanding suggestions! Thank you.
Love it
I feel mislead. You talk about installing shelves, overhead lights, even so far as to paint in different colors. The best one by far was the no curtains. I live in a small apartment. i have neighbors living incredibly close that I see way to much as it is. In addition, If I were to do any of the renovations you mentioned I would be in jeopardy of breaking my lease. It is standard practice to have a " no construction and/or altering" a rental unit of any kind in lease agreements. Although many of your ideas were good, your title needs changed..
Star 3.0 This is just suggestions, you don’t have to follow. Since, I took interior design and decoration, I believe this video is well informative. It’s all about taste and character... The house that you live says a lot about you :)
Asking landlords doesn't hurt as sometimes they say yes to more than expected. Generally I think it's fine to paint, install shelves or art, or switch lights if you repaint, remove, fill any holes you left, and switch back to original lights. Or there are plenty of non-damaging ideas here like adding lamps or rugs. Some other renter-friendly wall options are removable wallpaper or removable murals (some kinds can even be painted, and even just one accent wall makes a big visual difference) or stick-on backsplashes. Stick-on flooring is available too. As for neighbors seeing in windows, can have curtains for night and/or try privacy window film.
Great, thank-you.
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I love it!!! Thank you
Unless you own these places, I am laughing at most suggestions. I'd owe 10 years rent if I tried to do 2/4 of these things.
??? There is removable wallpaper and there are solutions for holes in the wall due to nails so I'm not sure which ones you're referring to. You can do these things in rentals. People do it ALL the time. Just search youtube for ideas.
@@INGEN_Dahnie-el-aha-ha So tired of saying I live in a subsidized place and it is ALL spelled out in the lease-no I can't! I am going to delete my post the next time someone says this-- once again- seriously. I am NOT ALLOWEd-no removables, no peel and stick, so pictures, NOTHING.
@@debra13Calm down. Lol . . Buy your own home and you won't have that problem. Yeah? :)
Lol 1/2*
#3: DIY 2x4 Console Table:
A rough 2x4 DIY construction is ok as a place saver or for trial, but it's far better to use a couple of cubbie storage units like an Ikea Lack unit or a 3-cubbie x 3-cubbie unit side by side to provide that drink/lamp shelf behind the sofa and considerable longterm storage hidden below. Whether you also incorporate baskets or bins or just place items straight into the cubbies, it makes more efficient use of the space lost to a console surface/footprint.
#5: 'Secret' Storage Spaces:
Where possible, leave the secret storage empty standardly. If you get unexpected company or a sudden visit from building management, clutter can be swept into that space in mere minutes. If those spaces were already filled, where could you hide your mess?
There's a clash of advice here: #17 directs us to use furniture with obvious legs, pieces that don't sit too low to the floor. Then in #24 we are told to use furniture that sits low to the ground. Both are supposed to improve a sense of spaciousness to a room. Which is it?
Loved it
great ideas thanks, i will be using some in my new home...… however, to sure about the last part of your video about the couch... should it be bulky or not.?? thanks
I guess it depends how big your small apartment is. There is no way I could fit a large sofa into my apartment (actually my bed is my sofa bcos that's all I have space for). I guess you have to think outside the box.
My neighbour (ie living in same sized small studio as I do) has a lounge that she converts to a bed every night (no not a typical sofa bed and it's compact + reasonably comfortable, but she's tiny). I'm considering buying a sofa that's long enough (and comfortable enough) to sleep on.
It's learning your options and figuring out what your prepared to live with (and what fits into your budget)
Very good ❤
Thank you 😊
Good tips
many of these are contradictory or false
Love that caned long bench with low back! Where can I find it? 😊
The plural form of 'decor' -- decors -- as used in this narration seems odd. Decor refers to a style or theme and presumably there wouldn't be more than one in a room. I'm guessing that the narrator is actually referring to decor (or design) elements or accessories.
I was just going to say this, too.
Thank you. That was driving me nuts.
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i just look and see what i can do in a large house to compact that and bring cosier places i like / in corners or around windows i dont block cause we open them for fresh air
where can I find that coffee table that opens up?! I loved it!
Try Resource Furniture. I don't have any of their furniture, but I saw some in this vid: "Space saving furniture that transforms 1 room into 2 or 3"
Lots of good ideas!
Helpful ideas.Thank you😊
Most welcome 😊
great. ty.
There is a difference between 'more spacious' and 'seem more spacious'. The first few ideas would mot create any more space
I LOVE that textured sheer shower curtain shown at 4:07 (on right side)! Do you know where it’s from?
Nice thanks
Thank you too!
Wall paper on the ceiling??? Don’t think so
Very good tips
None of these "Make Your Small Apartment More Spacious". Its all decorating tips for a not so small space to make it LOOK a little bigger.
So true!!!
Which is what is the target...the space will remain as is
@@raj1980c They are all appearance ONLY. Nothing that would make better use of the space as would be indicated by the title "How to make your small apartment more spacious". If that was the target, call it how to make your apartment appear more spacious.
@@sparehead1 Semantics...I read it the way you have said it should be...maybe that is exactly what I was looking for and hence interpreted it to suit my necessity
That consealed table could be a storage place too
Nice
A friend of mine had a similar coffee table. She used it to hold her sewing machine.
Good
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ppl call apt a house ..well it's not ..it's a cramped closet too me ..and u need all these tutorials too help ..thank you
How big is this apartment........?
Not true about the ceiling. It can make a room feel smaller and it can make it dark which u do not want. Bigger furniture is wrong too. So many of these are wrong.
These spaces look pretty roomy to me. I have 46o sq ft
Restrictions on any change.
Half my closet is hot water tank. I find I use dvd towers as regular furnishings too big.
Why are there restrictions for change???
All the apartments where I live do not allow changes. No painting. No fixture changes. No removing doors of any kind. No removing the blinds. No changing out flooring or wall features (paneling, chair rails, molding). Some complexes require area rugs in their hard-floored apartment options. Many also dont even allow you to change your own air filters.
@@laurent3415 do you own the apartment or rent it?
I rent my studio apartment for $625 a month. The video titles needs to call them condos not apartments. Apartment = rent. Condo = bought.
@@laurent3415 thts why I was confused af Coz I have bought nd renewed my flat completely nd then I saw you commenting tht you can't make any changes to the apartment...btw as you are paying 625$ for a month is it in a prime location or away from the main city..I am also considering to rent one.
I went to by boys gfs house one time and I swear to god she had a giant white canvas on the wall and in the middle it sad in “ART” and she called it a painting. “Maybe you don’t know what art is James” I swear to god that happened.
My first apartment rental was in pari slope Brooklyn. The landlords were 2 gay dudes that had no problem with my gf at the time being a stripper. I suppose they just wanted make sure rent was paid. The brownstone had 3 floors and each floor was a rental. Ours was called 1 bedroom. The bedroom being a closet that held a queen size mattress with 2feet of space leftover at the foot of bed near the door. My point of posting this is I had no idea I was supposed to ask permission before I did any kind of painting. And we went ahead and painted the entire apartment without telling the landlord. So when the lender came in first time and saw his face was absolutely priceless. He was shocked to say the least. Granted we had painted the kitchen a fairytale puke green with darker green accents at the window frames. Painted the bathroom a deep purple and painted the rest of the apartment ivory. And let’s not forget painted the metal ceilings a nice metallic silver. I do remember him saying wow this remind me of well this is very fairytale-ish
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Interesting ideas but it did not impress me much. Some of it did not convince me too. Some of it I already knew.
Colour coding 9000 books? Seems a little difficult to me. 🤔
how are these small apartments?...
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I can still remember his name Steve Ashkenazy hey Steve
I don't think anyone is out here wallpapering their apartment ceilings. lol
Step 10: use transparent shower curtain. Step 11: get rid of your blinds
According to this I live in a closet
illusions! illusions!
I came to get advice the only thing I got was a higher level of anxiety
How so? Weird
Education
I always put my toys away lll
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Illusions, illusions....
none of the spaces seem small to me. Am I the only one?