2023-11-10 08:25:04
We are in era of small spaces, in true city life style! A survey by Sinapi in partnership with IBGE and Caixa Econômica Federal, points out that the National Civil Construction Index increased due to the growth in the sale of properties with just one bedroom, the so-called compact apartments, involving 30% of sales in São Paul. Adorable and cozy, the small apartments have become extremely attractive in recent years, due to their greater profitability for the current salary range.
However, not everything is rosy in these compact spaces. Many residents struggle when settling into an apartment, feeling trapped in the space and suffocated by its decor.
The truth is that organizing small spaces is never an easy task, especially for those who are used to living at home. However, the task of maximizing environments can be made easier with some simple attitudes, avoiding the most common mistakes when it comes to small properties.
For the architect Carina From The Blacksmithfounder of the firm Carina Dal Fabbro Arquitetura e Interiores, one of the most important lessons is to understand that there is no space to lose.
“Limited space makes it more difficult to accommodate all the necessary elements, such as furniture, storage and functional areas. Every centimeter is of paramount importance in a small apartment.”
Remember the pre-project
Before thinking regarding knocking down walls or furniture, we must think regarding the pre-project. Carina recommends talking to your architect to eliminate visual barriers, such as walls and doors and partitions.
“This allows light and space to flow freely from one room to another”, he reveals.
Invest in the open concept
Everyone knows the traditional idea of how a house should be organized, separating each room and establishing specific boundaries. But when it comes to compact spaces like apartments, integration is the best way out.
“The most common, and most used, way is the integration between the living room and the kitchen. When this is possible, it really helps to expand and, if the wall is removed completely, it becomes a single room with functions organized by furniture. If the wall is low in height, it generates the same sensation, because the visual field achieves a harmonious union of the two spaces”, he explains. Patricia Mirandaarchitect at Raízes Arquitetos office.
Carina recommends the use of a consistent type of flooring in all areas of the property that you want to integrate, claiming to provide spaciousness and greater cohesion.
Miranda also explains that we don’t always need architectural solutions to integrate spaces, just a little creativity. Thus, it is possible to separate environments with furniture, with partial or no closure.
Think carefully regarding the furniture
Let’s tell the truth, when we enter a furniture store, we find ourselves overwhelmed by the charm of having new pieces and, sometimes, we forget to remember how practical the object will be in our space.
Firstly, the choices must respect the needs of the residents, so there is no point in having a sofa that will not have enough seats to accommodate them, or that is beautiful to receive, since what you really like is the comfort during long movie sessions. or series.
“In a small space, the best thing is to have small furniture. Thinking regarding low furniture also helps to open up and expand your space”, comments Patrícia. Another example given by Carina is that, instead of filling the entire wall with a large sofa, the decision for a smaller model can help to offer a wider circulation area in the living rooms.
“I also appreciate versatile furniture, as it helps us in the task of optimizing spaces. I also suggest the use of tables and stools with a chest, an oven as a microwave and a tap with a built-in filter, which are excellent for small spaces”, recommends Carina.
The professional also highlights that we must control excess furniture, opting for multifunctional and minimalist pieces that meet your needs without overloading the environment in which you are working.
Wall is also useful space
“A useful tip is verticalization. With less space on the floor, making the walls useful is a good idea, always balancing occupying the wall and leaving empty spaces so as not to have the opposite effect”, points out Patricia.
Carina remembers that there is a huge variety of overhead furniture that can be installed on walls to store objects and free up space on the floor.
“And, of course, the walls can be used to hang pictures, mirrors and other decorative objects, making the environment more welcoming and personalized”, he adds;
But be careful, it is important not to create too many focal points for the eye, as this visually pollutes and impairs the feeling of openness.
Colors matter
Have you ever thought that the colors you distribute on the walls and furniture influence the spaciousness of your apartment?
“Light colors, especially on the walls, help with the perception of enlargement”, says Patrícia. Therefore, opting for neutral colors can also give that up on the amount of light in your apartment.
But Carina reminds us that this does not mean that you are stuck with light colors, pointing out that the inclusion of stronger colors can appear occasionally in details and other decorative objects.
Personality time
Everyone’s favorite part has arrived: the decoration! “Accessories such as mirrors are great options, as they reflect light and create the illusion of space, making the room brighter and more spacious”, concludes Carina.
And now that we know all the secrets behind apartment planning, we are prepared to gain space in smaller proportions.
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