Simple apartment decorating ideas to save space

Apartment decorating is a lot of fun, but it can also be a challenge. Here are some easy tips anyone can use to help maximize their apartment space and still decorate with style.

1 Use versatile furniture. A chest of drawers can serve not only as a dressing table, but also as a TV stand, bathroom cabinet, entrance table or buffet. An ottoman with storage doubles as a footstool or extra seating. A tray on top makes an instant coffee table. Store extra blankets or sheets underneath.

2. Maximize kitchen counter space. Tastefully display dishes, cookbooks, and small kitchen appliances on top of kitchen cabinets. Hang a pot rack or line of hooks near the ceiling to organize your space-consuming pots and pans.

3. Create a designer room. Bare white walls are a trademark of new apartments and rentals. Cover up the white without the clutter of shelves and create an amazing design space at the same time with a peel and stick wall mural.

4. Let there be light. Use track lighting and aim it toward the walls to create an expansive feel and free up floor space at the same time.

5. A sofa for all seasons. Slipcovers and cushions create a “new” sofa. A light-colored summer sofa can easily become a cozy winter sofa made of soft suede with a stylish cover.

6 Raise the bed. Add storage space to your bedroom by supporting the bed on plastic bed risers. Hide with a stylish dust ruffle or bed skirt.

7. Double your closet space. Add a rod to your closet and maximize the amount of hanging space available.

Use these tips to save space and make a big impact in your apartment décor. Remember, the space may be rented, but it is your home. Do your thing.