Inside Design Hacks: Small Apartment Space Living in Malaysia

Even when residing in a small apartment located in a city area in Malaysia, one does not have to sacrifice aesthetic appeal for functionality or spend much on remodelling. One can easily transform the small and plain apartment into a stylish and cosy home with some effort and planning. The following are cheap ideas that can be implemented in your interior space in order to transform your house into your home.

Embrace the Power of Color

• Light and airy

  –For the same purpose, one should select lighter and non-con-centrating shades such as white, beige, or light grey.

• Accent with colour

  –If you want to take it a step further and add personality but don’t want the space to feel cluttered or too loud, add in splashes of colour through items such as pillows, paintings, or plants.

• Do-it-yourself painting project

  –If you’re up for it, consider making a few changes, such as painting the wall an accent colour or stencilling it in some way.

Maximise your space

• Furniture with multiple uses

  -Select a multifunctional furniture, for instance, a dining table that offers enough space for working from home or an ottoman that doubles as a storage or bed compartment.

• Vertical storage

  -Open shelves and hanging hooks, shelves and any other wall mount storage options should be arranged to optimally utilise the walls on the room.

• Mirrors

  -Mirrors, for instance, have to be used in the right manner to ensure that they are reflecting natural light in the room and also make the room look large .

Embrace Minimalism

• Declutter

  -As with so many other aspects of life, less is more in small areas. In order to remove clutter, dispose of items that are no longer useful such as selling them or donating them.

• Solutions for storage

  -Find an aesthetically pleasing storage bin to keep your things tidy and out of sight.

• Focus on the necessities

  -Choose design and furniture that will both look good and are functional.

DIY Project

• Thrifting and Do-It-Yourself projects

  –One can use creativity while having a DIY in decorating so that you can cut down on the expenses.

• Thrift stores and flea markets

  -Browse through the thrift stores, and local flea markets of your neighbourhood to look for funny and cheap items.

• Repurpose goods

  -Give old or unused items a new life with a little creativity. It is possible to transform an old wooden crate into a useful item, designed as a bookcase or head board as wall panel.

Take Advantage of Light from the Windows

• Sheer curtains

  –When choosing the curtains, it is advisable to go for sheer or light colours so as to allow light to filter in the room.

• Artificial lighting

  -To make the interior as warm as possible, one should layer up the light sources, like table lamps, overhead lights, and string lights. Another object that can influence the amount of light in a room is the mirror that can reflect it thus making the dark parts bright.

Bring The Outdoor in

• Indoor plants

  –Indoor plants bring life and freshness into space. They may also help to facilitate improved air quality.

• Natural materials

  -To introduce an element of nature to your decor, incorporate wooden, rattan or jute furniture.

In Conclusion

Remember that optimal organisation of space and proper planning is the basic requirement in creating a beautiful and practical small apartment. These budget inside design ideas will assist you revamp your small space into a home you enjoy without spending too much or over your budget.

Houz Design is awarded Best Luxury Interior Design Company 2024 – Malaysia by Build magazine