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When you’re first looking at apartments and trying to figure out which ones fit your budget or have the amenities you absolutely need, you’ll notice there are many different types of apartments to choose from. From the standard 1-bedrooms or 2-bedrooms to studios, lofts and penthouses, each one has different features that could benefit you! For example, lofts are known for their high ceilings and exposed brick and support beams, perfect for those with a more industrial taste. Then there are the luxurious penthouses that have deluxe features like rooftop gardens and separate elevators. You might have also seen a couple of “efficiency apartments” that look a lot like studios with a different name, so what are they and what’s the difference?

An “efficiency apartment” is usually a single, multifunctional room that doesn’t feature a full kitchen. They feature a kitchenette that has a mini-fridge, microwave, and two-burner stovetop but not a full oven or refrigerator. They also reach a maximum of around 600 sq. ft. making them the perfect option for minimalists who don’t need a ton of space. You might be wondering, what is the difference between these apartments and studios? For starters, studios have a full kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, an oven and a stove. Studios also have a way larger maximum with some being around 1000 sq. ft. making studios an ideal choice but not the absolute most budget-friendly depending on the square footage.

Now that you know what an efficiency apartment is and what the difference is between them and studio apartments, why would anyone want to go with an “efficiency apartment” and lose a full kitchen and have less space? Here’s a pros and cons list to show the benefits and the set-backs:

Pros:

• Budget-Friendly: Efficiency apartments are often more inexpensive than studios since they feature less space and a kitchenette rather than a full-sized kitchen.
• Less Utility Costs: Less space means more efficient lighting, heating and cooling, allowing your bills to be lower.
• Low Maintenance: Another positive for having less space is having to do less cleaning and maintenance, keeping clutter to a minimum.

Cons:

• Fewer Amenities: It will be incredibly hard to find an efficiency apartment with plenty of in-unit amenities such as washer and dryer or a dishwasher.
• Small Kitchenette: With the kitchen only being a small kitchenette, there will be hardly any storage or counter space.
• Smaller Overall Space: As we’ve mentioned before, there is very limited space in an efficiency apartment meaning not a ton of room for entertaining guests or furniture.

If you still need some help deciding on whether or not you need an efficiency apartment or a studio apartment, there are a couple of questions that you can ask yourself that should help.

• What is your budget when searching for an apartment?

• If you don’t have a high budget, both of these apartments are excellent options but depending on just how much of a budget you have, the efficiency apartment is better if your budget is more thin.

• How much space do you need in your home?

• For those who are working from home, you’ll want the studio since it provides more space and comfort for you to be productive, however, if you are frequently out and about the lack of space in the efficiency apartment might not bother you as much.

• What kind of lifestyle do you live?

• A more minimalist person who also doesn’t enjoy cooking large meals or hosting guests should opt for the efficiency apartment, but if you are someone who enjoys a bit more of a maximalist life, cooking and hosting, you should consider a studio.

(A Design Inspired by Efficiency / Studio Apartments, Pictured: Kraeburn Queen Size Bed, Nightstand, Dresser, Dining Table, Dining Chairs, Steuben Table Lamp, Faux Succulent Plant, Faux Aloe Vera Plant, Engelworth Wall Art and Chris Loves Julia x Loloi Henry 5' x 7'6" Rug)

With everything that you learned here today, you have more knowledge about the differences between a studio and an efficiency apartment and what an efficiency apartment even is. With this newfound knowledge at your disposal, you can better determine what type of an apartment you should live in. Once you find your dream apartment, you can get help furnishing it by either going in store and getting the advice of our sales folks at 4200 W Kellogg Dr, or if you don’t need the extra help, you can shop online and browse our large selection!

Whether you see it as a timeless classic that will stick around for years to come or a trend that needs to die out, modern farmhouse style has become extremely influential and is often seen in every home. The rise of modern farmhouse style came around in the mid-2010s and has since been one of the most used styles since then. However, what exactly does the modern farmhouse style include and how can you incorporate it into your own place?

(Pictured: Claredon Sofa & Loveseat)

What is Modern Farmhouse Style?

Take everything you love about the rustic farmhouse look and modernize it, then you’ll have modern farmhouse style! Essentially, modern farmhouse style brings warmth and coziness while also remaining uncluttered with a minimalist design. It features wide floor planks, light and neutral color schemes with earthy accents, exposed wood and metal, contemporary patterns and more. Modern farmhouse style is meant to be seen as clean, simple and welcoming and it’ll create a calming atmosphere in your home.

(Pictured: Bolanburg Dining Table & 6 Chairs)

How Can You Create a Modern Farmhouse Space?

Now that you know what the modern farmhouse style entails, how could you incorporate it into your home? Lucky for you, there are three main principals when it comes to creating a modern farmhouse styled space:

• Light and Bright Color Schemes: When creating a modern farmhouse styled space you’ll want to use white, beige, light gray and earthy tones such as greens, deep reds and radiant oranges. For extra contrast or added edge you can use black and dark gray as accents.

• Open, Pared Back Rooms: Keep in mind, less is more! Try and keep your space uncluttered to help create that calming atmosphere that the modern farmhouse style is known for. Reduce your use of wall accents and room decor.

• Mixing Traditional and Contemporary Styling: Prioritize organic materials and cozy textiles when choosing your furniture, stick to wood, metal and soft fabric. It’s also good to keep a balance between classic, vintage and modern decor.

If you need more inspiration on how to design your modern farmhouse home, there are a couple of key elements you should be on the lookout for:

• Barnwood Details - You can’t have a modern farmhouse look without the farmhouse part!
• Big, Comfy Furniture - These types of pieces will add to the cozy aesthetic.
• Open Shelving - Rustic charm meets sleek contemporary design.

(Pictured: Shaybrock Queen Size Bed, Nightstand, Dresser & Mirror and Door Chest)

What is the Difference Between Farmhouse and Modern Farmhouse?

With everything you learned about modern farmhouse style, you might be wondering what the difference is between rustic farmhouse and modern farmhouse. There are actually quite a few differences between the two, starting with the color schemes. The rustic farmhouse style does have a neutral color scheme, but it involves muted earthy tones while modern farmhouse style is a lot brighter and less muted. Rustic farmhouse style also involves weathered wood and distressed finishes to enhance the vintage and rustic vibe. Modern farmhouse focuses on clean-lined designs, coziness and warmth to accentuate the modern look.

(Pictured: Bayflynn Desk)

Modern farmhouse style beautifully blends the rustic farmhouse style with a new modern and contemporary twist. With clean-lined designs vintage accents, it’s a look that can feel timeless and fresh depending on how you create it. This type of style creates a comfortable, lived-in feel that’s effortlessly stylish and will make your space full of character. For more inspiration on how to decorate your home, you can follow us on Instagram and look through our Pinterest! 

If you’re running low on space in your home but you still require a home office, you’ll want to look into adding a bedroom office. A bedroom office is just as it sounds, an office space that is inside your bedroom. They’re perfect for those who often work from home, those who want to add more personality and character to their workspace while saving space, or folks who just don’t want to dedicate an entire room to an office that they won’t use that much. No matter what your reasons are for wanting a bedroom office, there are a couple of tips and tricks that you can use to keep your bedroom a sanctuary and a productive workspace.

(Pictured: Yarlow Desk with Shelf)

The first step before creating a bedroom office is determining just how much space you want to use. If you have a ton of space to use since you have a large bedroom you can have a much more elaborate workspace. However, if your bedroom is small and you can’t use a ton of your space to create a bedroom office you’ll require a simpler layout, here are a couple of tips for each type of space:

• Large Bedroom: Use rugs to differentiate areas and keep your workspace and sanctuary separate. You should also make your desk face the bed so you can have artwork behind for an interesting background for virtual meetings.
• Small Bedroom: Keep it as simple as possible, absolutely no clutter, this helps preserve the sanctity of your sleeping space. If you move your desk next to your bed you can have it double as a nightstand.

Now that you know just how much space you have, you can determine what you need in your office area to make work life easier. There are different setups that can work for different people, depending on what you’ll use the office space for. For example for those with a smaller amount of space they might want a simpler setup, including only the absolute basics like a small desk, desk chair and something that allows them to have under-desk storage. Although, if you have a larger space you might want to have a more elaborate set up with bookcases, an L-shaped desk that allows much more surface space or even a mini-fridge to keep drinks and snacks close.

(Pictured: Battelle Desk)

Once you determine what your setup is going to look like, we have a couple of tips that might enhance productivity while still keeping your bedroom a relaxing space!

• Ensure Adequate Lighting: An improperly lit room will decrease your productivity and create more stress. To fix this you’ll want to add as much natural light as possible and then fill the dark parts of the room with floor and table lamps. Natural light is proven to decrease depression and improve your energy.
• Include Bookcases or Shelving: Bookcases can hold your files or electronics that are essential to your work life and need to be close by. If you don’t have the space to add a bookshelf you can look into adding more wall shelves.
• Increase Functionality in Small Spaces: You can hang a mirror over your desk to have it double as a vanity and become a space to get ready in the morning, this is ideal for folks with small bedrooms.
• Reduce Stress & Keep Your Bedroom a Space for Relaxation: If you incorporate organic materials or earthy tones into your workspace you can reduce stress and make it much easier to go back to relaxing in your room when your work is all done.

Whether you are working from home or just want a space to work on your hobbies, a bedroom office is a truly efficient and space-saving option. All of the tips and tricks that you learned today will help you create the bedroom office of your dreams, improving your productivity all while keeping your bedroom the relaxation station it needs to be. To start creating your bedroom office today you can shop our home office section online here! You could also go in-person to our super store at 4200 W Kellogg Dr, just walk right in and look around or ask for help to find the desk and desk chair of your dreams.

When planning the nursery for the arrival of your little one, it can be hard to know if you are going to need a bassinet, a crib or both! They both seem so similar yet so different at the same time. Bassinets are smaller, lighter and sometimes portable, while cribs are usually larger, heavier and long-lasting. So how do you decide which one works best for you and your family so you can be ready for when the baby comes? While it doesn’t seem like there are many differences between the two, there are actually a wide variety of differences!

(Pictured: Classic Bassinet)

Bassinets

Bassinets are usually known as the smaller version of a crib, but they actually have a lot of different pros and cons that you should consider when thinking about this decision. For starters, they allow you to have your baby close by since it’s smaller and can fit right next to your bed, making it easy for all of those late-night changes and feedings. These bassinets are not meant to be a permanent solution though, they should only be used with younger babies (newborns to 4 months is usually recommended). Although, if you know you are going to be moving a lot around your home and want your baby close by, some bassinets are portable and feature wheels! So, while you are doing chores around the house you can wheel your baby around while they take a nap.

(Pictured: Miles Crib)

Cribs

Cribs are usually the starter bed for your little one that might be able to change and grow with your child since some of the cribs can convert into toddler beds and even full size beds! They are also usually made out of stronger materials, such as wood, metal or acrylic. A long-lasting solution like cribs are significantly more stylish than most bassinets as well, making it easier to find one that fits the style for your nursery. While they often take up a lot of space, you can even find options for cribs that come in a set with a changing table attached to it!

Knowing everything about the versatility of cribs and bassinets, now the decision comes down to you and how each one will help you care for your baby. If you don’t have a ton of space in your home right now, it’ll be best to go with the bassinet for the first few months. For those that prioritize style in your home and nursery, the variety of choices for cribs to choose from will entice you more than a bassinet. Move around the house a lot with chores? The fact that some bassinets feature wheels will help make your life easier. Whatever you prioritize the most in your life, just focus on what you are going to need and the choice will be easy.

(Pictured: Madeline Crib)

Planning a nursery for your future baby can be stressful, but I hope this comparison between cribs and bassinets will help you decide which would be the best option for you. Knowing the key differences between the two, like how bassinets are meant to be temporary and cribs are meant to be long-lasting, is good for those who do not understand how each option can affect their lives. Ready to start shopping for a new crib or a new bassinet? You can find our full selection of cribs and bassinets online and start shopping today! Want to see it in person first? Visit us in our store at 4200 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS.

If you are looking for a new way to add more of a timeless and grand look to your home, color-drenching might be the look for you. Although it is not new in the UK, with the rise of color-drenching in the U.S. you might be wondering what it is or how it can change the look and feel of a room. This design technique can be used in smaller spaces, like a bathroom, or larger spaces, like a living room and can create a colorful transition from room to room. Color-drenching is able to manipulate the mood of a room, for help choosing a color that corresponds with how you want the room to feel you can read more about how colors affect mood here!

(Pictured: Traemore Living Room Group)

We know where it started, what it does, and where it can be used, but what is color-drenching? Color-drenching is a design technique where all the surfaces in a room are painted the same color. The walls, the ceiling, the trims, the doors, every single surface you can paint in your home is the exact same color, or you could use different shades of the same color for a less dramatic effect. This technique can even extend towards surfaces such as shelves, cabinets and floors. Don’t like the plain paint look? Use a patterned wallpaper for the same color-drenched effect.

Now, you know what color-drenching is but how can you successfully incorporate this technique into your home? The first step is simple: choose a color you love or a color that conveys the emotion you want people to feel when they step into the room. Some people prefer choosing the furniture first and then finding out what to paint the walls later! The next step is trying the color you chose out. Bring paint or wallpaper samples, put them on a section of your wall, push the furniture together and see meshes together. To add more visual interest to your color-drenched room you can use neutrals for balance, dramatic textures and patterns for contrast and shades of the color you chose for depth.

When all is said and done, there are a couple of tips and tricks to keep in mind when you’re thinking about using the color-drenching design technique. Avoid using this technique in open-concept spaces, it can make a room feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to begin and where to stop. You’ll also want to avoid painting brick, stone or natural wood, this is because it takes a lot of work to strip in the future if you change your mind.

(Pictured: Robbinsdale Counter Height Dining Table & 6 Stools)

Color-drenching is one of the best ways to create a grand look in your home. It can add colorful transitions from room to room, manipulate the mood of a room to make you feel different emotions when you walk in, and adds a timeless appeal to your home. If you’re looking for more design and decor inspiration, you can follow us on Instagram and check out our Pinterest! Visit us in store at 4200 W Kellogg Dr to explore our wide selection and find the perfect pieces to bring your space to life!

When it comes to decorating your home, it can feel like a daunting task, especially if you’re worried about your decor clashing with your furniture. That’s why it’s best to pick out your color scheme before you start! Colors have a huge impact on the rooms you are decorating. Lighter colors can make a room feel larger, while darker colors make a room feel smaller. Colors can also impact the way your emotions when you walk in a room. Some make you feel serene and peaceful, while others are high-energy and promote a feeling of happiness. When choosing a color scheme, here are some tips and tricks that you can use to make the process easier for yourself.

Start With a Base Color

The start of any good color palette, starts with the main color that you’ll have in your home. A good rule of thumb to keep in mind is the 60-30-10 rule. This means that 60% of your home should be your base color, usually on the walls, 30% should be the secondary colors, usually the color of upholstery and lastly, 10% should be your accent colors, perfect for the accessories in your home. Now that you know the rule, make sure to choose a color you absolutely love! Ignore the current trends and just choose a color that makes you happy. 

Choose Your Secondary Colors

In your color palette your secondary colors should be colors that can highlight and complement your base color. Think about colors that are lighter or darker than your base, but not exactly the same color but lighter and darker variations. Add variety and mix cool and warm colors! If you have a room filled with only cool colors, it’ll feel cold and uninviting. Just like if you have a room of only warm colors it can feel overwhelming and outdated. Metallics and different wood colors can be a great way of adding depth to the color scheme.

Find Your Accent Colors

Your accent colors are colors that you can either use or not use, depending on how you feel about your design. If you want an extra pop of color that will draw eyes you’ll want to add your accent colors in the room. If you feel like there’s too much color and it’s too busy for your liking, keep them out. Now, when it comes to choosing your accent colors you’ll want to choose a complementary color to your base color. It doesn’t have to be exactly complementary but it should be on the opposite side of the color wheel.

(Pictured: Elyza Sectional, Rosswain Coffee & End Table, Amity Bay Chair & Ottoman, Farberman Table Lamp, Holoport Wall Art Set, Iconic Rug, Caygan Accent Pillow, Dovington Accent Pillow, Faux Ficus Tree and Maura Bowl)

This is what my color scheme and living room design was after following these tips! Now that you have your color scheme, here are some extra things to think about:

• You should have a max of 7 colors, and a minimum of 5 in your color scheme to keep it from feeling too messy or too plain.
• You can use this color scheme anywhere in your home and change it up to make your home cohesive and flow! For example, make the base color a secondary and a secondary color your base.
• Some people find it helpful to pick out the furniture colors first before choosing the base color!
• There are many different color schemes to choose from, a monochromatic color scheme can be eye-catching, just make sure to balance your main color with neutrals to keep it from feeling overpowering.

Whether you’re creating a color scheme for your new bedroom or your office space, just follow these tips and you’ll have the perfect color scheme that you love every time. If you want more inspiration and design tips for your home, you can follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or you could also take a look around at our store at 4200 W Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS to see if you see any pieces that inspire you and ask for advice about decorating your home.

If you’re looking for a new way to decorate those empty walls in your home, a gallery wall might be the way to go. Gallery walls are a great idea for those wanting to add visual interest, showcase your past adventures with photos or even add a way to incorporate your personality into your design. Whether you are a maximalist who needs to have your entire walls covered or just someone who wants to fill up the negative space in certain areas, learning how to create a gallery wall can be a useful tool when decorating your home.

(Pictured: Cormette Wall Art, Holoport Wall Art Set and Thomhill Wall Art)

1. Choose Your Layout

When you’re starting to create your gallery wall, you’ll first want to choose where you are going to put it and how you are going to arrange your pieces. There are many different layouts you can choose from, but the styles are ultimately the same. You can choose a symmetrical layout or an asymmetrical layout.

• Symmetrical: This classic look creates a cohesive and uniform style, mainly used for showcasing similar photographs or artwork.

• Asymmetrical: A casual and organic vibe with a more personal touch, perfect if you want to incorporate mixed media in your gallery wall. 

After you choose how you are going to lay it out, you can place your artwork on the floor and see how the pieces look together before you hang it and see what the end result is going to look like.

2. Consider Your Spacing

Spacing is a big part that plays in creating a gallery wall, you have to make sure that it doesn’t seem too overcrowded or cluttered while also making sure it doesn’t have too much negative space. A good rule of them when planning is to keep around 3” around each piece at a minimum and 6” as the maximum. The end goal is to create balance with your layout.

(Pictured: Acebell Wall Art, Brockdunn Wall Art Set, Wall Art, Mellsboro Wall Art, Chasemont Wall Art)

3. Choose a Color Scheme or Subject

For a cohesive look, you can go for a certain color scheme or you can choose to focus on photographs or artwork that focus on a specific subject, like flowers and floral designs. If you want to follow a color scheme, you’ll have to look for pieces that have a similar tone or intensity for a curated look on your walls. However, you don’t have to follow a color scheme or a subject if you don’t want to! If you’re a “go with the flow” type of person you can just focus on what different art pieces or photographs make you happy.

4. Anchor Your Collection

To help make your gallery wall more eye-catching a good tip is to use a large photograph, artwork or mirror  to anchor your collection and then build the rest of the layout around it. If you want a large gallery wall, keep your large pieces off-center and towards the middle, a smaller gallery wall means you want your large pieces in the 4 outer corners. These different styles will guide your eyes around the gallery, creating a good flow.

5. Alternate Orientations

A way to add more visual interest to your gallery wall’s design is to alternate the orientations of the pieces. If your largest piece is vertical the next piece should be horizontal. The trick is to not have more than 2 pieces with the same orientation next to each other so that way you avoid having too many works of art with the same orientation, pairs are okay though. Too many pieces with the same orientation means that your gallery wall will be more stale.

(Pictured: Delicate Bunch I Wall Art, Wild Botanicals II Wall Art, Delicate Bunch II Wall Art)

Now that you have all the tips and tricks you need to create a stunning gallery wall, you’ll be able to take your home decorations to the next level. Use this guide to showcase your personality with personal touches and create a new and interesting way of bringing visual interest to those empty walls. If you want to start looking for pieces to create a gallery wall in your home, you can find all of our wall art here! You could also go visit us in store to shop for new pieces at 4200 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS.

Have you felt like you have been missing a sense of joy in your home? With the arrival of spring comes spring cleaning and a need to refresh your style. One way to add a new and fresh look to your home is with flowers (faux or fresh) and floral design. Floral designs help enhance the feeling of happiness in your home while adding visual interest and bringing a timeless aesthetic. Whether you bring a botanical touch with a new accent chair for the living room, accent pillows or with floral wall art, finding an on-trend design to add a lively look to your interior is easy with these ideas.

1. Upgrade Your Space with a New Accent Chair

(Pictured from Left to Right: Abney Chair & Triptis Chair)

A great way to add a floral refresh to your home is to start with adding a new accent chair! Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms or offices, a new accent chair can be a simple and beautiful addition to any room. Find one that matches with your color scheme and watch as your new accent chair adds a lively flair.

2. Decorate With Floral Accent Pillows

(Pictured from Left to Right: Paulmour Accent Pillow & Alanderson Accent Pillow)

Another way to liven up your home is to change out your accent pillows. It’s a great and simple way to refresh any old space, and it’s better if you’re on a budget! Just change out the pillows on your sofa, loveseat or bed and fall back in love with your new stylish additions.

3. Add Botanical Wall Art

(Pictured from Left to Right: Parryville Wall Art & Bondner Wall Art Set)

If you have some empty space on your walls, you might want to look into adding the botanical touch you crave by adding some new wall art to your space! With a variety of different options to choose from, you will be sure to find something that matches your style and color scheme with ease. Can’t choose from your favorites? Create a gallery wall that will draw your guests’ attention.

4. Consider New Rugs

(Pictured from Top to Bottom: Chadess Rug & Calkin Rug)

When looking at all the different ways to enhance your space, rugs can be the finishing touch that you’ve been missing! Floral rugs are an easy way to add timeless, botanical style and can create a cohesive look when you match it with your existing color scheme. Need help finding out which rug size works best for you? Learn more about choosing the right size area rug here!

5. Plants & D.I.Y Floral Arrangements

(Pictured from Left to Right: Abtinson Vase, Collisten Vase & Brockwich Vase)

One of the best ways to add a floral touch to your home is with floral arrangements and plants. Whether you want to create a floral arrangement yourself with some faux or real stems, or just add a bunch of greenery around, it’s the simplest way to refresh your space and brighten up your home.

By starting small and adding more floral designs in your home, you’re increasing your happiness and upgrading your style to the next level by brightening your space. No matter if you choose to go with a new botanical accent chair or a self-made faux floral arrangement, you’ll be able to notice the difference in how you feel in your home.

Decorating a studio apartment can be a fun challenge. With just one open space to work with, it’s all about maximizing function without sacrificing style. Whether you’re a minimalist, a cozy maximalist, or something in between, these practical and creative tips will help you turn your studio into a stylish and comfortable home.

1. Use Furniture & Rugs to Define Zones

In a studio there are no walls to separate your bedroom, living room, and dining area, but you can create distinct areas using furniture and rugs. For example, you could use a couch to divide your sleeping area from your living space. You could even use area rugs to show the different zones of your studio, just lay one down and design your sleeping area, dining area, or living space around it.

(Pictured: Belziani Sofa)

2. Multi-Functional Furniture: Your New Best Friend

With the minimal space available in a studio, you’re going to want to have as few “big” pieces as possible, multi-functional pieces will help with that! A coffee table with a lift-top can allow you to study without a bulky desk that takes up valuable space, while some pieces like bed frames or ottomans can help increase your storage. To learn more you can go to our blog post about how to maximize your space with multi-functional furniture.

(Pictured: Loyaska Coffee Table)

3. Think Vertically

Take advantage of the wall space in a studio apartment. Look into installing shelves or wall-mounted storage above desks, beds, or couches to free up floor space. Tall bookshelves can act as both storage and a room divider. Even hanging plants from the ceiling helps decorate without cluttering your counters or taking up too much square footage.

(Pictured: Cadmon Wall Shelf)

4. Use Light Colors to Open Up the Space

Lighter colors make a space feel larger and more open. Stick to whites, creams, soft grays, or pastels for your walls and main furniture pieces. If you go with neutrals for your main furniture, such as your couch, add pops of color through pillows, artwork, or a statement chair with a patterned design to keep things visually interesting.

(Pictured: Sethford Wall Art)

5. Create a Focal Point

Even a small space benefits from a focal point. It could be a gallery wall above your bed, a bold headboard with LED lighting or rhinestones, a dramatic light fixture that adds a touch of glamour, or an area rug with a unique design and color palette. Just one eye-catching feature can elevate the look of the entire apartment.

(Pictured: Zyniden Queen Size Headboard)

6. Use Mirrors Strategically

Mirrors reflect light and make a small space feel bigger. Hang a large mirror, add a mirror to an art gallery wall, or create a mirror gallery wall across from a window to maximize natural light and brighten your home. You could also use mirrored furniture pieces to bounce light around the room.

(Pictured: Jasna Accent Mirror)

7. Keep It Clutter-Free

In a studio, clutter shows up fast and can make your home feel overwhelming. Be intentional about what you keep visible. Store off-season clothing and extra linens underneath your bed in storage containers or keep rarely-used kitchen tools out of sight in the drawers of your cabinets. Decorative baskets, bins, and boxes are going to be a necessity when you live in a studio.

(Pictured: Brayton Basket Set)

8. Personalize the Space

Your studio apartment should feel like you. Showcase your personality and personal style with your favorite art pieces, plants, meaningful decor pieces like a photo album for the coffee table, or DIY projects if you’re a crafty type of person. Just because your apartment is small doesn’t mean it has to feel generic and bland.

(Pictured: Parryville Wall Art)

Living in a studio apartment means making every square inch count. With smart layout planning and a touch of your personal style, you can create a space that’s both beautiful and efficient. Remember, small doesn’t mean boring, it just means you get to be a little more creative.