Whether you’re city living within a compact apartment, managing a small period cottage or downsizing the family home, don’t feel restricted by a lack of space. We have big ideas for making the most of smaller homes with carefully curated styling for those perfectly formed but smaller houses.
Enjoy a cosy dinner with dining tables for small spaces
There are many dining tables for small spaces, but when rooms are snug, it’s important to consider the various functions of the table. If it’s often just the two of you for dinner, a square or rectangular dining table pushed against the wall works - with a bench seat underneath for occasional use for guests. That way, two elegant dining chairs can accent the table. A round table gives the impression of space, as will a dramatic light fitting or tall vases on the table because they draw the eye up and an extendable dining table is also an option.
If your kitchen table doubles as your office space, our new Camille Dining table comes complete with handy drawers for concealing paperwork beyond the 9-5.
If you don’t have room for a table, give an island or breakfast bar a sense of formality with upholstered or leather seated bar stools. A folding bistro set that moves seamlessly from kitchen to balcony offers the utmost versatility.
Unwind completely with our living room ideas
for small apartments
Furnishing a small living room is easier than it seems. Lounge-worthy seating will be a priority, and opting for a small two-seater sofa in a neutral colour will make your space feel roomier. Plain won’t be boring if you plump for a textured boucle upholstery or a style with buttoned detailing, and you can save colour for an accent chair. Low-armed and curved sofa styles open up the air around them too. Love seats and snugglers can be real heroes in small spaces – roomy enough for a parent and child - or a cuddly couple. Dual-purpose pieces like ottomans and coffee tables with drawers and lower shelves all help with clutter - and footstools can double as extra perches - just as low stools double up as side tables.
Embrace tranquillity with our small bedroom storage ideas
A calm and tranquil bedroom is only possible when untroubled by clutter. Beds with room beneath for extra blankets or pillows, such as our Lina Storage Bed, are a great option. Choose a small wall-mounted shelf over a bedside table to keep the floor open. Wall lights come into their own in small spaces – providing the crucial ambience of a bedside lamp without taking up surface space. Adopt stylish and practical minimalism by hanging hook racks around the top of your walls to hold storage baskets with handles. Consider a freestanding clothes rail - a super alternative to wardrobes in small spaces that complement the same minimal aesthetic.
Small hallway ideas for a great welcome
You can set the tone for the rest of your home in even the smallest entrance hall. Create a great first impression by having a place for everything for a serene welcome – a decorative dish for house keys, accessible coat pegs, cubby holes for shoes, a stand for umbrellas and, in winter, a wellie rack. If your front door opens directly into your main living space, create the impression of a hallway by using furniture. Utilise the back of a sofa and design visual “walls” - choose a narrow console or bench alongside the opposing wall and above, display a bright piece of wall art for interest - a runner rug for the hallway will create an impression of a walkway.
Explore more storage solutions for small spaces
Find furniture with a reduced footprint to make the most of all your space. Ladder shelf units are great space savers, and desks for small spaces can be tucked under staircases or opt for a ladder desk. A large natural-coloured rug will take your focus to the edges of the room to make it appear larger. Furniture with slender legs will reveal more floor; sofas on stiletto or classic-carved legs and glass-topped tables with narrow metal frames work well to lighten the look. For a bigger, brighter room, let in light; replace heavy drapes with blinds and use mirrors to create the illusion of additional light and space. Amplify both effects by decorating with soft neutral tones - saving colour pops for wall art and accessories like cushions.