Living in a small space is tough, especially when your decorating options are limited. Let these ideas inspire you to make the home and space you desire.

Embrace open storage

Employ a metal shelving unit as extra kitchen storage if your apartment's kitchen storage options are less than generous. Use baskets to hold kitchen staples, and incorporate a few decorative touches to keep it fun.

Shine on

In any small space, using mirrors is a decorating trick that works wonders. They reflect light and make a space feel bigger. Hang a large mirror in your apartment's dining space, living room, or bedroom across from a window, so it is in a prime position to receive natural light and reflect it back into the room.

Furniture placement

Picture your apartment's living space without any furniture to help you think beyond your current furniture arrangement. Decide if the room is large enough to divide up in to zones that will make the space more functional. Then get creative with how you start to arrange furniture.

It might make the most sense to "float" the sofa in the middle of the room and place your TV on the wall facing it. You can then use the space on the other side of the sofa for an office or dining area.

Multipurpose hamper

Employ hampers for more than just dirty clothes. Use them around your apartment for stashing umbrellas, extra linen, or kids' toys.

Apartment lighting

Good lighting can completely transform a room, and its source doesn't necessarily need to be a hardwired ceiling fixture. Invest in lamps to place on end tables, nightstands, and side tables.

Fill it up

Go all out to fill up boring walls. Hang a grid of favorite pictures or prints inside frames with large mats.

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