If you're like most people, you want your home to be a reflection of your personal style and taste. But if your apartment is on the small side, that can be a challenge. Don't despair – with a little bit of creativity, you can make your apartment look bigger and more stylish. Here are three ways to do just that.
 

1. Choose light colors for your furniture.

Small apartments can benefit from feeling more open – which is where lighter furniture comes in. White, cream, and other light colors are so much less dense than dark wood tones, they tend to visually open up small spaces. So instead of feeling cramped by your furniture, you can almost feel like there's more space for you to move around in.

2. Keep the floors as open as possible.

This is a huge one for making your apartment look bigger. By keeping the floor as open as possible, you can do wonders for how your room feels. It's especially helpful if you have hardwood-style floors, which are often preferred by people who live in small apartments because they tend to look more open and spacious than carpeting or other types of flooring. NMS 1539 Fourth features hardwood-style floors in all of our Santa Monica apartments because it creates a more sophisticated and uncluttered look.

3. Use mirrors to create the illusion of depth and dimension.

If there's one thing that makes a space look bigger, it's the illusion of depth and dimension. And if you've ever looked at a room and thought that something was missing… it probably is! Mirrors are one simple way to create the effect of multiple rooms – which makes your single-room living area look bigger. If the walls in your apartment tend to feel a little bare, consider placing a mirror in one of the blank spaces. Not only will this trick your eye into thinking there's more going on, but it can also be a stylish addition to your home.

While these tips won’t make your apartment magically grow in size, they will help you create an interior design that makes the most of the space you have. And if you ever find yourself wanting more room, remember that NMS 1539 Fourth Santa Monica apartments offer spacious and stylish apartments for rent in Santa Monica. Our luxurious community is perfect for anyone who wants to live near the beach and enjoy all that this vibrant city has to offer. Come see us today and discover why our residents love calling NMS 1539 Fourth their home sweet home.