Small apartments stand out more and more in the real estate market. Succinct residences attract by practicality and, of course, price. In addition to being functional for those who live alone or have a small family, these properties are also ideal for sharing with someone else.
However, an important point is knowing how to plan the decoration in order to optimize and offer charm and organization to the space. A interior designer Marcela Rocca and architect Mariana Branco explain how this decorative process works.
1. Colors
Marcela Rocca highlights the importance of colors for an optimized decoration. According to her, one of the main tips is to invest in light shades for floors, furniture, coatings and carpets. Regarding dark tones, they can be used. However, it is better to designate them for decorative details, such as cushions, ottomans, blankets and pictures.
2. Customized furniture
Marcela Rocca also suggests working with custom furniture. She clarifies that these pieces are custom-made and therefore take up less space. The interior designer points out that these items are essential for the comfort of the residents.
“Moreover, custom-made furniture brings more organized internal spaces, has excellent quality and still presents a good cost-benefit ratio”, he adds. Therefore, they are good options for apartments.
3. Lighting
One of the most important points for decorationof a small place is the lighting. That is, for environments dedicated to leisure and rest, the ideal is to use yellow lamps. That’s because white light suppresses the production of melatonin, which is the sleep hormone.
As for rooms that require concentration, such as an office and study room, you can invest in white light fixtures. Finally, the interior designer indicates the ilumination with electrified spots and rails, as they take up less space, and the light focus can be directed and adjusted at any time.
4.plants
Another interesting point when decorating the apartment is to bet on plants. Architect Mariana Branco suggests that the vegetation, such as ferns and boa constrictors, be lined up on the shelves or suspended. Thus, the professional believes that the ideal is to invest in small species, such as cacti and succulents, since they take up little space and are easy to preserve.
5. Sustainable decoration
Interior designer Marcela Rocca explains that several recycled objects can be used in decoration. An example is glass bottles, used to create beautiful flower vases. Empty glass jars are used to store spices and other condiments. The empty aluminum can, in turn, can be used as a cutlery holder.
Source: Maxima
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