{"id":110817,"date":"2026-07-17T13:18:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=110817"},"modified":"2026-07-18T11:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T18:19:19","slug":"small-apartment-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/small-apartment-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Small Apartment Ideas for a Layout That Feels Larger"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of renters understand the challenges of living in small spaces, but an apartment\u2019s size doesn\u2019t always determine how spacious it feels. When done well, the right design choices can make any home feel more open and functional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re furnishing a studio apartment in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16904\/CA\/San-Diego\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Diego, CA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or making the most of a one-bedroom <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17149\/VA\/Richmond\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home in Richmond, VA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, understanding which features create the feeling of more space can help you design a home that feels comfortable and livable. We asked industry experts to share their small apartment ideas to make a limited space feel larger. Let\u2019s get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-1-prioritize-open-floor-plans\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize open floor plans<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-2-aim-for-multi-use-furniture\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for multi-use furniture<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-3-place-your-furniture-with-intention\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place furniture with intention<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-4-keep-the-decor-simple\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the decor simple<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-5-add-floor-to-ceiling-design-elements\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add floor-to-ceiling design elements<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-6-uniform-flooring\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for uniform flooring<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-7-layer-your-lighting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer your lighting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-1-prioritize-open-floor-plans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Prioritize open floor plans<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-an-open-floor-plan\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open layout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> maximizes space, creating a sense of flow between different areas of the apartment. As the team at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/goldmark.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goldmark Property Management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/6610\/ND\/Fargo\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fargo, ND<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shares, \u201cAn open layout that connects the kitchen and living area often makes a smaller apartment home feel bigger. Without walls interrupting sightlines, the space appears more seamless and functional, despite limited <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-calculate-the-square-footage-of-your-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">square footage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theqtopanga.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Q Topanga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/10848\/CA\/Los-Angeles\/Woodland-Hills\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Woodland Hills, CA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> echoes this idea, noting that an open floor plan works best when it&#8217;s paired with well-thought-out design. \u201cOpen layouts can make a home at our newest development, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theqdesoto.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">The Q De Soto<\/a>, feel more expansive from the moment you walk in. Thoughtfully designed floor plans, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and well-planned storage help create a brighter, more open feel while keeping everyday essentials neatly tucked away. The result is a space that feels functional, polished, and comfortably larger than its square footage.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-2-aim-for-multi-use-furniture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Aim for multi-use furniture<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you start decorating your new place, multipurpose furniture is key. Ezra Gershanok, Co-founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/liveohana.ai\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohana Housing Co.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains, \u201cOhana has become the largest subletting marketplace in New York City, and after seeing hundreds of apartments, one of the biggest lessons I\u2019ve learned is that less is more. The apartments that feel the largest are the ones without clutter, where each piece of furniture serves multiple purposes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach is especially important when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/styling-a-studio-apartment-tips\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">styling studio apartments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and one-bedroom rentals, where every piece of furniture makes a difference. Gershanok continues, \u201cI live in a small NYC apartment myself, and instead of trying to fit more into the space, I&#8217;ve focused on a few versatile items, like a TV that&#8217;s visible from both my couch and my bed, which makes the apartment feel both functional and open.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-3-place-your-furniture-with-intention\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Place your furniture with intention<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a small apartment, how furniture is arranged can be just as important as the pieces themselves. An intentional layout can help define different areas of a home, creating better flow.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/stageandfold.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage &amp; Fold<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30749\/NY\/New-York\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York, NY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains, \u201cThoughtful staging can make a small apartment feel more spacious by demonstrating how each area can be used effectively. Well-scaled furniture and intentional layouts help define spaces without making them feel crowded, allowing buyers and renters to better appreciate the apartment&#8217;s size and functionality. While traditional staging isn&#8217;t always within every budget, alternative staging solutions, like the ones we offer, can help achieve a similar effect without the higher cost.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-4-keep-the-decor-simple\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Keep the decor simple<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;When you&#8217;re working with a small space, good design comes down to editing. The goal is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/decluttering-checklist-to-curb-the-clutter\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">declutter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anything that adds visual weight and keep only the pieces that bring in light and depth,\u201d shares the team at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/month2month.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Month2Month<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cStart with the big offenders. Swap that bulky media console for a slim wooden tripod TV stand &#8211; it holds everything you need without eating up floor space. A glass coffee table is another easy win, since it sits in the center of the room without turning into one more solid block.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also recommend thinking beyond the pieces themselves. \u201cWhen you do add something, choose the right piece first, then think about where it goes and how it plays with the room&#8217;s colors. Lean a full-length mirror against the wall opposite a window instead of mounting it; it bounces the daylight around and reflects the view outside, almost like a second window. A rug in the same color family as your flooring, just a shade or two lighter, can soften the edges of the floor, draw the eye outward, and catch a little extra light.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-5-add-floor-to-ceiling-design-elements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Add floor-to-ceiling design elements<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drawing the eye upward with vertical elements is a simple way to create the illusion of height and openness. Kimberly Sektnan from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ppirentals.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance Properties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30772\/OR\/Portland\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portland, OR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends using these elements strategically, explaining, \u201cHang curtains close to the ceiling and extend them slightly beyond the window frame. This draws the eye upward and makes windows appear larger. A large decorative mirror will emphasize vertical space, making ceilings appear higher and the room feel less confined.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sektnan adds that a large mirror can also add to the effect. \u201cLeaning one slightly against the wall can create a stylish, designer-inspired look while maximizing this effect.\u201d It\u2019s the perfect way to create a sense of openness without major renovations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-6-uniform-flooring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Look for uniform flooring<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cohesive design creates a sense of continuity from one area to the next. When flooring and finishes flow throughout the space, there are fewer visual breaks, helping the apartment feel larger and more connected. As the team at Goldmark Property Management explains, \u201cUsing uniform flooring and straightforward finishes further enhances a clean, spacious appearance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-7-layer-your-lighting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Layer your lighting<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighting is an underrated design element that can actually make a place feel more expansive. When <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/designer-tips-for-transforming-your-home-lighting\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lighting a room<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, layer floor lamps, table lamps, and wall sconces to add depth. By using multiple light sources at varying heights, you reduce harsh shadows in the corners of a room. These overlapping pools of light draw the eye across the space, creating a sense of openness that a single overhead light cannot achieve.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-small-apartment-ideas-for-your-new-place\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small apartment ideas for your new place<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transforming a small apartment into a spacious-feeling home doesn\u2019t require massive renovations or a total overhaul. With any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/different-types-of-apartments\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type of apartment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can create an environment that\u2019s open, airy, and truly your own. Ultimately, it\u2019s about balancing functionality with light, allowing you to maximize every square foot of your space.<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many renters understand the challenges of living in small spaces, but an apartment\u2019s size doesn\u2019t always determine how spacious it feels. When done well, the right design choices can make any home feel more open. 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