Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your style – or your comfort. By making savvy carpet choices, you can make the most of a compact apartment, creating a sense of warmth, light and openness in your interior. Here’s how to use floor carpets to maximise your living area.
Space-saving Carpet Designs
The right carpet can help you create the illusion of a bigger space. Choose light-coloured carpets – pale grey or neutral beige carpets are ideal – to reflect the light and make your room feel airier. Subtle patterns are great for adding depth without overwhelming the space, but a striped carpet can also be a smart choice: by drawing the eye along the length of the stripes, it will make your room appear larger.
Compact Home Styling Tips
With a little thought, you can make any room look more spacious. Invest in multi-functional furniture to free up floor space, and stick to a defined colour palette to create a sense of harmony.. Cushions are a great way to introduce texture and softness without adding clutter: try sleek black and white cushions or velvet cushions in neutral tones.
Carpet Placement Tips
Considered carpet placement can have a tremendous effect on the ambience of your room. While small carpets are perfect for brightening up a neglected corner, be careful not to choose a rug that’s too small – it can appear disjointed, even in a small space. A 200x300cm carpet might be a better fit, provided there’s room to leave a border of at least 18 inches of exposed flooring around the edges.
Open-Space Interior Planning
One of the challenges of styling a studio apartment is defining different zones within the space. This is where carpets can help. The right rug can ground your seating area – just make sure that you can accommodate at least the front legs of your furniture. Round circle rugs can also be very effective, either as a vibrant focal point in your living space or placed under a small round dining table and chairs.
Multi-use Carpet Designs
When every square inch counts, it’s not just your furniture that has to do double duty; multi-use carpets are also essential. Invest in carpets that serve multiple purposes, for example by choosing carpet runners that welcome guests to your hallway while also drawing the eye along to make the space look bigger. An area rug placed under the bottom two-thirds of your bed will define the sleeping area in a studio apartment while also creating a comfortable environment.
Conclusion
Modern carpets can transform a small space into a comfortable home that reflects your personal aesthetic. Whether you’re looking for round carpets to create a focal point or area rugs to break up an open-plan space, our collection of rugs and sofa cushions has something to suit every style.
FAQs
What type of carpets are best for small apartments?
When it comes to carpets, light colours and subtle patterns will help enhance a small space.
How do I arrange carpets in a studio apartment?
Use carpets to define separate zones within your studio apartment, for example by arranging your seating around an area rug that can accommodate the front legs of your furniture.
How can carpets make a small space look bigger?
Linear patterns draw the eye along the length of the carpet to make it appear bigger, while pale colours reflect the light for an airy feel.