Small Space Living Interior Design ideas (Examples)

crates mounted on wall

Choosing small living space furniture is not the easiest of tasks. You’ve got to cram in all the pieces you need to make the space function – a sofa, a coffee table, maybe a TV unit, shelving, side tables, console tables – and yet keep it from feeling cramped and like every square inch is filled with bulky furniture. But it’s doable; picking out furniture for a small space just means you have to be a bit more clued up on what shapes, colors, and designs to look out for. And we are here to help with that.

We’ve pulled together lots of lovely small living space examples that are lessons in how to pick the perfect furniture for tiny spaces. From picking out the tables for a small living room, to deciding exactly what furniture needs to be in there, our ideas and expert advice are sure to help you ‘expand’ your limited square footage.

let‘s check some examples.

Small spaces may be limited when it comes to square feet, but the possibilities are plenty for maximizing their style, function and efficiency. All you have to keep in mind is whether a design offers one of the following advantages: it can be used multiple ways, it has a small space-friendly size or shape, or it includes built-in technology. Below, we explain why these features will be total lifesavers in your small space.

Loft Bed

Small living Space Example 1

Going with rule 1, multipurpose. Without a doubt, loft bed coule be regarded as the best furniture to expand your small living places as it “doubles” the place.

This is a very cleverly built small space. Since there’s no natural light, the space beneath the bed is probably used for storage. The stairs pull out as drawers.

Interior Design: Impressive Examples of Small Space Living
Interior Design: Impressive Examples of Small Space Living

Undoubtedly we have no questions to ask which are unanswerable. We must trust the perfection of the creation so far, as to believe that whatever curiosity the order of things has awakened in our minds, the order of things can satisfy. Every man’s condition is a solution in hieroglyphic to those inquiries he would put.

Here’s another example of loft bed for small living place.

Interior Design: Impressive Examples of Small Space Living

Wall-Mounted Furniture

Small living Space Example 2

Going with rule 2, size & Space. Fully use the space in the small space is pretty enssential. In this case, the space of wall is fully use to store the books. Simple pile up the floating boards on wall and the space comes!

This is a wonderful small office. Visually, it feels pretty large but imagine yourself sitting in the chair — you could also touch both ends of the desk.

Interior Design: Impressive Examples of Small Space Living

Small-Size Furniture

Small living Space Example 3

Going with rule 2, size & Space. Small furniture won’t make the small living place looks crowdy and clumsy.

This is a studio apartment Nate Berkus designed for his sister in NYC. It’s a very small space, and he really filled it with furniture, but it’s all properly scaled so it doesn’t overwhelm the square footage.

If you carefully enough, you’ll notice that all 3 tables are transparent. Transparent tables, like Acrylic tables, will make the room less crowdy visually.

Interior Design: Impressive Examples of Small Space Living

Changable Space

Small living Space Example 4

A small space should not be seperated too strick as the square footage is not avaible. Sadly. However, there is a way to get this issue soloved, make the space changable.

Curtains do the trick here. It’s not very expensive to install yourself: you can install thin piping found at the hardware store in the ceiling, and hang fabric from that. While not essential, I think it’s nice to have a visual divide for the bed if you live in a studio.

Interior Design: Impressive Examples of Small Space Living

Here, shelving sets the bed apart from the rest of the room. Looks like Expedit shelving units from Ikea to me.

Interior Design: Impressive Examples of Small Space Living

Design Features That Will Maximize Your Small Space

1 | Multipurpose

When you’re low on square feet, it’s important to have furniture that meets multiple needs. Take the ingenious sofa sleeper. It can literally turn any space into an instant bedroom, which comes in handy when you’re accustomed to entertaining overnight guests. You can even use one in an office or playroom to create a space that works on several levels. Other brilliant multipurpose pieces include lift-top cocktail tables that reach the perfect eating, reading and working height, and room dividers that separate open areas into defined zones.

2 | Size/Shape

In any well-designed home, size, shape and proportion are key to creating a sense of balance and harmony. This is especially crucial when you’re lacking square feet. Pieces that are considered small space-friendly include counter height dining sets. Because they take advantage of vertical space, they tend to occupy less room. Some sets will even include a shelf and a Lazy Susan (bonus points), which makes entertaining an absolute breeze. Round and triangle-shaped tables and armless chairs are other size/shape great picks.

When you’re low on square feet, it’s important to have furniture that meets multiple needs. Take the ingenious sofa sleeper. It can literally turn any space into an instant bedroom, which comes in handy when you’re accustomed to entertaining overnight guests. You can even use one in an office or playroom to create a space that works on several levels. Other brilliant multipurpose pieces include lift-top cocktail tables that reach the perfect eating, reading and working height, and room dividers that separate open areas into defined zones.

3 | Tech Smart

Being able to do more in less room is what efficient small space living is all about, and designs with built-in smart features allow you to work, play and entertain conveniently. This chest includes USB ports and AC outlets that let you power up and recharge phones and other devices. There’s no denying that our lives revolve around technology, so designs like these just make everything easier and more convenient.

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