{"id":100310,"date":"2024-03-05T06:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T06:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=100310"},"modified":"2024-03-05T07:14:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T07:14:48","slug":"how-to-style-your-microapartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/how-to-style-your-microapartment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Style your Itty-Bitty, Teeny-Weeny Micro Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Upscale micro apartments and studio spaces designed for singles and young professionals seem to be the<\/i> thing. Living in a smaller space has many benefits; like not having to clean as much surface area, and uhm, not having to clean as much. Ok, let\u2019s be honest, as trendy as your apartment or studio may be, there\u2019s probably room for improvement when it comes to your bed, bath and beyond situation… if you\u2019re a single occupant, you probably don’t need that much space anyway, but your storage dilemma might be compromising your styling preferences. This doesn\u2019t mean that you have to prioritise functionality over style though.<\/p>\n

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Tips for Styling your Micro apartment<\/h3>\n

Here are some organisational and styling tips to help turn your teeny-weeny micro apartment into the digs of your dreams.<\/p>\n

Go vertical or go home!<\/h4>\n

Storage can be a massive downside when you live in a micro apartment; one of the best design hacks is vertical storage. Maximise the space in your apartment by mounting floating shelves on walls. Utilising vertical space allows you to free up floor space for furniture items and moving around. Try to install ones without diagonal beams attached to your walls for a clean, minimalist look. This also allows you to showcase your trinkets, books and houseplants, while offering valuable horizontal\/floor room. Place everyday items on lower shelves for easy access, less frequently used items should be located on higher shelves.<\/p>\n

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Implementing vertical storage also lends aesthetic appeal by selecting focal points with a vibrant colour palette, further adding dimension and depth to your apartment.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Woven baskets or crates placed above cupboards allow extra storage. Stow away odd items\u00a0or extra crockery for those intimate dinner parties<\/a> you’ll be hosting.<\/p>\n

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Customise your furniture<\/h4>\n

If you are buying or renting an apartment and intend on occupying it for some time, consider customising your furniture pieces. It\u2019s a trendy way to incorporate your design preferences while being functional in \u2018creating\u2019 more floor space. It might cost a little more than generic pieces from the furniture store, but it\u2019ll be worth it in the end.<\/p>\n

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Incorporate storage solutions into your cupboards, desks or kitchen islands. Think coffee tables with built-in storage or an elevated bed base with pull-out drawers for effective storage.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Minimalism \u2013 less is more<\/h4>\n

Another perk of living in a micro apartment or studio is that it forces you to declutter and keep everything neat and tidy. Spring clean regularly and let go of items you don\u2019t need by donating them. Recycling<\/a> goes hand in hand with minimalism, and we often bring so many unnecessary things home with us.<\/p>\n

Be the Marie Kondo in your life and ask yourself \u2013 does this spark joy? If not, then down the recycling chute you go.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you don\u2019t have enough space in your wardrobe for garments, make use of a portable clothing rack with bottom shelving for extra shoe storage. This could also serve as a place to dry your clothes if you don\u2019t have a clothesline. Coat hangers are also useful for holding your bags \u2013 get a couple of removable stainless steel hooks and place them on the sides of your wardrobe if possible.<\/p>\n

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Create zones<\/h4>\n

Having a studio or open-plan home basically means that your office area, lounge, kitchen and bathroom are part of one big bedroom. One way to differentiate between these areas could be to create \u2018zones\u2019 by cordoning off certain areas with carpets\/rugs without creating a divide with screens or curtains.<\/p>\n

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If you have tiled floors, carpets also invite more warmth and incorporate a homey touch.<\/p>\n

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Feng shui \u2013 rearrange your furniture<\/h4>\n

Micro apartments can feel limiting in terms of space; a great way to avoid your set-up feeling \u2018stale\u2019 is to reconfigure your apartment once every three months or twice a year, depending on how heavy your furniture is \u2013 this can be laborious if you live alone. Good feng shui could add a little zest to your home and even uplift your mood.<\/p>\n

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Feng shui is the art of arranging buildings and objects to create balance in environments by redirecting the flow of energy or \u2018chi\u2019.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Feng shui translates to \u2018the way of water and wind\u2019. The Chinese believe that the configuration of your home can invite harmony in different frontiers of life such as one\u2019s success, happiness and health. If you work from home<\/a>, consider moving your desk to a spot that gets natural light during colder seasons \u2013 a healthy dose of vitamin D is essential.<\/p>\n

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Personalise your space<\/h4>\n

Infusing personality into your apartment makes all the difference. Some places come fully furnished \u2013 this is great if you\u2019re looking for convenience or are renting short-term, but if you plan on leasing for some time, it’s worth restyling your apartment. Feature art on your walls, it doesn\u2019t have to be a van Gogh original, it could be a cool find from a thrift store.<\/p>\n

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Add a splash of colour<\/h4>\n

Pre-furnished homes often have two-toned neutral colour schemes like white, grey or black, which can feel devoid of personality.<\/p>\n

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Think of moving homes as your wedding day \u2013 make sure to get something new, something borrowed like a memento that reminds you of family\/friends; and if blue isn\u2019t your favourite, get a statement piece for a splash of colour \u2013 it could be the colour of your couch, kettle, toaster or throw pillows for your bed.<\/p>\n

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Houseplants for a homey touch<\/h4>\n

Another way to infuse life into your living space is getting a couple of houseplants, based on what\u2019s feasible space-wise. Also, consider the type of plant you get for easy maintenance and watering needs; they should also be positioned in an appropriate spot depending on the growth requirements of the plant.<\/p>\n

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House plants can improve the quality of air in your home.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Everything has its place<\/h4>\n

This tip might be useful for any home and isn\u2019t necessarily specific to styling micro-apartments, but it\u2019s generally useful to have a designated storage for frequently used or important items in your home. Organisational tools like boxes will allow you to easily locate items and avoid frustration when trying to find your phone, keys or wallet just as you\u2019re about to leave the house \u2013 we\u2019ve all been there.<\/p>\n

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It’s all an optical illusion<\/h4>\n

Creating a bigger space is all an optical illusion. Play around with lighting and space by using certain colours that invite natural light and reflect off the walls.<\/p>\n

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Lighter and more neutral colours allow more natural light or give the illusion that there\u2019s more space than there actually is. Large mirrors also create the illusion of a larger space; mount one on your wall or plaster it on the side of your cupboard.<\/p>\n

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Upscale micro apartments and studio spaces designed for singles and young professionals seem to be the thing. Living in a smaller space has many benefits; like not having to clean as much surface area, and uhm, not having to clean as much. Ok, let\u2019s be honest, as trendy as your apartment or studio may be, there\u2019s probably room for improvement when it comes to your bed, bath and beyond situation… if you\u2019re a single occupant, you probably don’t need that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8133,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100310","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8133"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100310"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100310\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":111461,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100310\/revisions\/111461"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}