Decorating a Small Apartment With Gray Carpet
When you move into a new apartment, it's easy to feel creatively stifled. In many cases you cannot paint the walls and you certainly can't tear up or replace a carpet that clashes with your stylistic sensibilities. The best you can hope to do is work with what you have and that includes matching your furnishings to whatever type of apartment you have. Even if your apartment is small with a seemingly boring gray carpet, you can spruce it up and make it your own in a few easy steps. Does this Spark an idea?
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Focus on undertones in the carpet. For example, gray carpets often blend well with shades of blue, so use blue in your furnishings and decorations for a complementary color scheme.
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Hang mirrors. Mirrors create the illusion of additional space, so a few strategically placed ones—like one at the end of a narrow hallway—can make your room seem larger.
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Plan a cohesive style. For example, a gray carpet lends itself well to a contemporary, modular look, so experiment with square angles and modular furniture for a modern design.
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De-clutter your space. Small apartments benefit from a clutter-free, clean, simple design, so toss old magazines, packaging and other belongings that are needlessly taking up valuable space.
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Store your belongings creatively. When you have little storage space, you may need to think outside the box—for example, utilize your wall space by hanging shelves from the ceiling to the floor. A folding ladder can then be used to access hard-to-reach areas.
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Invest in smaller, more streamlined pieces of furniture. Overstuffed chairs and bulky sofas, while comfortable, only make a small space seem even smaller. The size of the furniture should be in proportion to the size of the apartment.
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