Find out how to transform small living spaces into luxurious rooms that you want to return to.

Are you struggling with maximizing space in your apartment? Wasl has a range of contemporary apartments that use smart design and elegant fittings to transform small rooms into airy and functional spaces. If you are looking for small room ideas for yourself or the kids, you’ve come to the right place! There are a host of clever solutions to turn even the tiniest spaces into luxurious rooms that you want to come back to every day!

Read on for tips from Wasl to design small bedrooms, living spaces, kitchens, and more.

Small room design

Decorating a small room can be challenging. However, with the right small room design ideas, you can transform even the tiniest spaces into a warm and inviting sanctuary.

1. Use mirrors:

   Adding mirrors is a great way to make a small room look bigger. Because mirrors add light to a room, they can also make the space look naturally bigger.

    

2. Natural coloured furnishings:

   You can also choose lighter colours for your walls and furnishings, like whites, off-whites, creams, and beiges to make the room appear brighter and airier.

    

3. Wall-mounted accents:

   Instead of using floor space for furniture, you could consider mounted shelves and racks to organize your books, shoes, and other items.

    

4. Creative lighting:

   Hanging lights add a nice touch to spaces, and they have the added benefit of creating floor space for other more necessary items. There are innumerable possibilities to effectively design a small room!

    

Small room décor ideas

There are numerous small room décor ideas to make the space feel homely.

1. Create a den

   Maximize space by setting up a personal den for yourself to unwind – whether a music room, a games room or a reading room.

    

2. Use wall decor

   You can decorate the room to reflect your personal taste, and use wall décor that captures your favourite music artist, alongside music trivia.

    

3. Exposed book shelves

   If you are a fan of books, you can have an exposed wall-mounted book shelf with all your favourite authors. You could also create a nice reading nook with a chair with a footstool, along with some bright cushions and a throw. 

    

Small living room decorating ideas

Are you living in a small apartment and struggling with how to utilize space? Not to worry! There are plenty of simple solutions to make your living room appear bigger than it actually is.

1. Pick a theme

   Decide if you would prefer a bright space or a moody one. For the former, you can use furnishings in muted colours and earthy textures to create a zen vibe.

    

2. Use spaces judiciously

   Use wall-mounted shelves, a large tropical plant, and rattan hanging lamps to create an airy, boho vibe. Alternatively, you can celebrate the small space and turn it into a den with textured wallpaper, bold art prints, dim lighting, and blackout curtains. Both have their own charm – and it really depends on the mood you would like to create.

    

3. Go with an open plan

   If your living room is also your dining room, you can create a seamless, open-plan look with similar furnishings and colour schemes that complement each other. 

Small bedroom ideas

A small bedroom has plenty of scope to offer space and style. Read on for some clever ideas to maximise storage and improve the aesthetics.

1. Use a daybed

   A daybed is a great way to save space in a small bedroom. You can add some vibrant bed linen to the daybed, and team it up with nice throws, pillows, and cushions.

    

2. Hang wall art

   If you have a tall ceiling, you can add vertical wall art to accentuate the space. Pick wall art that matches these themes and watch your small bedroom transform into a magical space.

    

3. Built-in storage solutions

   Built-in storage is a great way to eliminate any free-standing furniture and free up floor space. Use warm colors in your furnishings, whether curtains, pillows, or throws.

    

4. Add a touch of nature

   Add plants to elevate the space and give the room a vibrant look. You could also select a theme to give your bedroom character – so for example, a botanical theme, nautical theme or vintage-inspired theme. 

Small Children Bedroom Decor Ideas

Trying to figure out how you can maximize space in your child’s bedroom? Read on for a few simple tips to transform your child’s bedroom into a fun, interactive space.

1. Have fun with colour

   You can opt to paint the walls in two colours to make the space look brighter and more fun. Choose two colours - for instance sunny yellow and powder blue - and alternate between walls for a refreshing look

    

2. Create discreet storage space

   Try to keep the room clutter-free by having a bed with storage underneath for books, shoes and other odds and ends.

    

3. Have built-in cupboards

   Instead of a freestanding closet, you could choose to have a built-in cupboard for clothes. For school work, you could add a narrow wall-mounted desk and a folding chair.

    

4. Have a chill zone

   You could add a colourful bean bag, cool wall art, and brightly-colored floor rugs to complete the space. If you still have space to play around with, you could create a book nook or a music den for your kids to nurture their passions.

    

All it takes is adding a bookshelf with their favourite books or clearing up a small space for musical instruments. There are tons of creative small room design ideas for children!

Kitchen Designs for Small Kitchens

Everyone wants to have a spacious kitchen but even if you have a compact kitchen, you can make the space work for you with a few simple tricks.

1. Experiment with colour

   You can opt for an all-white kitchen to make the space feel bigger or eliminate the dining table and choose to have counter   height work tables that double up as a kitchen island and dining space. You could also paint different sections of the kitchen in vibrant colours, to designate the space and make it look bigger. Light blues give the space a sense of depth and bright yellows can make it feel warm and inviting.

    

2. Use wall racks

   Clear the counters to reduce the clutter and have neat wall racks for plates or a hanging pot rack. Plants make everything look and feel better – so you can grow a few essential kitchen herbs in pots and line them up on the window sill or even above the fridge.

    

3. Minimize the clutter

   The other simple hack for a tiny kitchen is to simply reduce the amount of stuff you use – whether plates, bowls or glasses.   Keep the bare minimum – and you will be surprised by how much space you can save!

    

If you are looking for contemporary apartments with plush furnishings and all amenities, Wasl offers a range of options, including Park View Residences, One B Tower, South Garden and Avenue Park Towers .

Small Bathroom Design Ideas

Designing a small bathroom is easier than you think. Whether it is a compact powder room or a full-size bathroom, these tips will help you organize the space better.

1. Pick a neutral colour

   When working with small bathrooms, it is best to pick a light base - like white or beige and then go for a bright pop of colou for the vanity. Remember that white reflects light so the space is magnified.

    

2. Infuse green touches

   Nothing elevates a small space better than plants. Have a few indoor plants strategically placed in your bathroom. You could even have them hanging from planters on the wall. The best part is that they also purify the air.

    

3. Opt for glass

   Choose frameless glass separators to divide your shower area. This creates the illusion of more space and also removes any feeling of a divide between the shower area and the rest of the room

    

4. Choose a floating vanity

   This is one of the best ways to maximize space. Instead of a floor standing vanity, opt for a built-in one. Because the flooring extends all the way to the wall, it creates the illusion of more space.

FAQs

How do you make a small room look luxurious?
There are many ways to make a small room look luxurious - choose from elegant furnishings to mood lighting, cool wall art and other accents to make any room look beautiful.

How can I upgrade my small room?
You can upgrade your small room with any of the space-saving tips mentioned above. Using simple methods like choosing a neutral colour, introducing indoor plants and natural furnishings can go a long way in transforming small spaces.

What colors look best in a small kitchen?
It depends on your taste and style but canary yellows and bright blues paired with neutral colours like white or beige look great in a small kitchen.