Renter’s Advice and Resources

A small bedroom can create extra challenges for apartment life. It makes it seem like you’re always bumping into things, and there’s never enough room to do the things you want to do. Here are some ideas for creating more space in a small bedroom. 1. Utilize Closet Space If you’re just using the hangers […]

Decorating small bedrooms can be a challenge, especially when you desire a larger look and feel in the space. Fortunately, there are design tips you can incorporate to make your bedroom appear more spacious. Start with the Bed Chances are the size of your bed will be the biggest thing to take into consideration as […]

Creating an exercise space in your apartment requires little or no space at all, and provides the added benefit of possibly being more cost efficient than joining a gym. Being able to exercise in your apartment also puts an end to the procrastination of going to the gym. Large Spaces Not Required For those of […]

Small spaces can often times be difficult to decorate if you don’t have small apartment furniture in mind. Too much furniture can make a small space seem overcrowded. Choose furniture that fits proportionately into your space, and utilize your floor space as well as your wall space. Bigger is Not Better When you start furniture shopping, […]

Decorating small bedrooms can be challenging. Your bedroom deserves the most attention because it’s your place to unwind, think and escape. If you have limited space and funds, here are a few affordable ways to creatively decorate and maximize your area on a budget without compromising your design sensibility: Create a Dynamic Centerpiece Creating a […]

You may not be able to add another room to a small apartment, but you can create the appearance of more room with a carefully placed mirror. The reflection of your room can get you thinking that you really have double the square footage than you actually do — it may not be there, but […]

Many apartment dwellers struggle with finding enough space in their apartments. Putting up standard shelves can help — but there are only so many walls in your apartment that you can easily cover with bookcases or shelving units. Thankfully, a standard set of shelves isn’t the only way to create more space in your apartment (although it’s easy to drop by Container Store or Target to see what they have). However, there are more than a few other shelving options. Here are just a few:

There are more than a few apartment landlords who really seem to think that two square feet are more than ample when it comes to bathroom space. You’ve probably seen plenty of apartments with bathrooms where you can’t really even be sure how they shoehorned a shower into the room.

Apartments, especially studios and efficiencies, can be short on space. This can result in the loss of both functional and storage space. One great way to help combat space constraints is building a loft bed or other lofted space to help use the vertical space available in your apartment to its fullest potential otherwise. There are obvious limitations to this process in an apartment environment, where you’re not able to make major modifications to your surroundings. However, it’s relatively cheap and easy to build a freestanding loft bed that won’t have a lasting effect on your apartment, and the space you save will more than compensate for the initial investment in materials. Many people use lofts to house their mattresses, as beds can take up a lot of space. This is a great option, but just building a loft for storage can greatly increase the number of places to put things in your apartment, without reducing your floor space.