Tight spaces, no problem: Ideas and inspiration for furnishing small apartments and small rooms

Small apartments and rooms, such as studio apartments or shared rooms, can quickly feel chaotic and uncomfortable due to limited space. But do not worry, that does not have to be the case! With the right furniture and clever interior design tips, your small room can become a real eye-catcher. The secret lies in clever planning and choosing the right furniture. In this article, we will show you how to optimally furnish your home even in a small space with our practical and space-saving furniture.

Table of contents

1. General tips and tricks for furnishing a small apartment or small rooms
2. Furnishing small living rooms
3. Inspiration for small children's rooms
4. Space-saving storage furniture
5. Furnishing small bathrooms
6. Designing small kitchens

General tips and tricks for furnishing a small apartment or small rooms

In small rooms or small apartments, you can implement a few tricks right away to create more storage space. These tips and tricks are especially helpful for student rooms or shared rooms, where living space is usually lacking!

Here are a few general interior design tips to make your home even more comfortable and inviting:

1. Multifunctional furniture: The focus is on 2-in-1 furniture in your apartment or room that can fulfill multiple needs at once. A sofa bed that turns into a comfortable seat during the day, a pouffe that acts as both a footstool and side table, or a coffee table with integrated storage are perfect examples of these practical space-saving wonders.

2. Flexibility through flexible furniture: In small rooms or your small apartment, flexibility is a must! Therefore, invest in furniture that can be easily moved or folded. Stackable stools, folding tables, or mobile pedestals are ideal solutions here to make the best use of limited space.

3. Use niches cleverly: No space should go unused; even the smallest niches and corners can offer valuable storage space. Furniture like 'Der Kompakte', which can be perfectly adapted to the room's conditions, is particularly helpful here to effectively use every small area.

4. Think vertically: If space in your bedroom, bathroom, or other rooms in your apartment is limited, simply think vertically! Wall shelves, hanging storage boxes over hanging rails or doors, and wall hooks are great ways to make the most of vertical space while keeping the floor clear.

5. Opt for light wall colours and light furniture to visually enlarge the room and create a pleasant atmosphere.

6. Cleverly integrate mirrors in some rooms to create the impression of more space and living area.

7. Remember to keep the decor minimalist so the room does not look cluttered and radiates harmonious calm. With the help of room dividers, this is also possible in single apartments or studio apartments.

Furnishing small living rooms

The living area in your apartment or house where you meet friends, wind down after work, and relax: the living room! Since we spend the most active time in this room, it is particularly important to furnish it as space-saving and inviting as possible. Here are a few tips and valuable solutions. All corners of the room should be utilized, but at the same time, it should not look overcrowded. In principle, the decor in small living rooms should be as minimalist as possible while remaining comfortable.

Built-in cabinets

Built-in cabinets in the living room are perfect for storing things that are not needed daily. You can also fill open areas of the built-in cabinet with decorations. To make the best use of space for built-in cabinets, every angle should be used. For this purpose, built-in furniture that reaches from floor to ceiling is ideal to fill niches and adapt to sloping ceilings.

Sofas

Less is known to be more, especially in small apartments and rooms. When looking for a suitable sofa for your apartment, you should opt for small models so that it does not look too bulky and take up too much space. In addition, sofa beds are a good option to provide extra sleeping space for guests.

Pouffe and coffee table

Further solutions for your living area are pouffes and coffee tables with storage space. A pouffe is a multifunctional piece of furniture and can be used as a small table, footrest, seating, and for decoration. Our pouffe 'Mochi' in trendy corduroy fabric offers exactly that. It not only radiates cosiness but can also be used individually. Another tip: if you need even more storage space, you should opt for pouffes or coffee tables with additional storage inside. Blankets, cushions & covers, and other small items can be stored there.

Furnishing small bedrooms

We spend a large part of our time in the bedroom, so it is important that the decor is appealing and comfortable rather than feeling cramped. Focus on the most important elements like the bed, atmospheric lighting, and sufficient storage for your clothes. Too many additional pieces of furniture can be distracting and make it harder to relax. Here are a few ideas you can implement in a small bedroom:

Beds with storage boxes

Use the space under your bed and opt for beds with storage boxes to create additional storage space. For a small budget, boxes with lids are also an option to use the space under your bed. You can then simply store these under your bed and thus create order.

Ceiling-high wardrobes

Large ceiling-high wardrobes are another solution to use living space and store things in the apartment. Not only can your clothes find a place in them, but many other things like household items or decor can also be stored. 'Der Grenzenlose' offers the possibility to use the space up to your ceiling with its top unit.

Wall shelves

Would you like to create a decorative eye-catcher and at the same time use your walls? Then wall shelves and wall boards are ideal. They are the perfect companion to create additional space without taking away valuable floor space. As an example, you could place decorative elements here to create an eye-catcher!

Inspiration for small children's rooms

Since children's rooms often offer limited space, it is crucial to create as much storage space as possible to keep things tidy. A tidy place allows for more pleasant play and makes it easier for the little ones to find their toys and things.

Loft beds

A loft bed can provide important relief. It not only has the functions of a bed, but the living area underneath can be used for playing and romping, as well as for further storage space. If the loft bed is thematically adapted to your child's preferences or has a slide, small adventures can still be experienced despite the limited space!

The organizational helpers - storage boxes!

Organization in children's rooms is essential. Storage boxes should therefore not be missing in any child's room! When children use many small parts while playing, it is easy to lose them. Especially if they do not have a fixed place, this often becomes a problem. A possible idea is boxes or toy chests to safely store, for example, Lego bricks or Playmobil parts. These can then be subdivided thematically.

Space-saving storage furniture

At mokebo, we are always thinking about how we can offer you furniture that is functional, affordable, and timeless. Our home furnishing essentials are designed to be combined with different living styles and used in many living spaces in your apartment. Due to their minimalist design and high functional standards, our furniture is also particularly suitable as storage solutions for small rooms and small apartments. Discover our utility cabinets, chests of drawers, wall shelves, and multifunctional pouffes that offer you plenty of space in small apartments.

mokebo's furniture for small living rooms, bedrooms, and children's rooms

Especially our utility cabinets such as 'Der Lange' or the chest of drawers 'Die Stilvolle' are absolute space miracles for your apartment. They offer you enough storage space for your belongings and are perfectly suitable for student apartments or small 1-room apartments. You will be amazed at how much you can fit into these cabinets! By the way, all storage furniture in the basiqs collection is perfectly coordinated in design, finish & dimensions, so you can easily combine them with each other and expand your storage space at any time. This creates a calm and harmonious ambience. With our basiqs bundles ‘Die Allzweckwaffe’, we have put together the most popular utility cabinet combinations for you as sets at advantageous prices - so you can shop for space-saving furniture at a low cost.

But that is not all! Our multifunctional pouffes like ‘Der Ruhepouf’ can create an additional seat, but can also be used as a side table or footstool for small sofas without an ottoman. The multifunctional furniture is not only practical but also decorative, like ‘Mochi’ in the trendy corduroy fabric.

Furnishing small bathrooms

Welcome to probably the smallest but arguably most versatile room in your apartment: the bathroom! Creativity is required here to make the best use of the limited space. But do not worry, we have suitable solutions for you.

Space-saving furniture

In the bathroom, it is important to choose furniture that is as space-saving as possible while offering as much storage space as possible. Every centimetre should be utilized. Discover our space-saving bathroom furniture in light and dark colours, which blend seamlessly into your room design and can be purchased as a set or individually. The bathroom complete set ‘Der Steuermann’ can provide quick relief.

Washing machine storage unit for even more storage space

A washing machine storage unit is another tip for your bathroom to use the dead space above your washing machine or dryer. You can store detergent and cleaning supplies there without losing important floor space. Feel free to check out mokebo. 'Der Saubermann' offers you exactly that!

Designing small kitchens

Small kitchens in an apartment logically require more planning. It is important to use the limited space as generously as possible.

Kitchen planning

A mobile kitchen consisting of individual small modules creates more flexibility and individuality. An L-, G-, or U-shaped kitchen offers a compact way to design even small kitchens comfortably. Align the layout of your kitchen with your typical workflows. Also, consider your dominant hand, whether you are right- or left-handed. Arrange the kitchen furniture and appliances so that utensils used one after the other are already next to each other.

Especially in very small kitchens, where it is about using every centimetre, you should think about a made-to-measure solution. This can be an ideal solution to adapt everything to your needs and the conditions of the room. However, this is usually not a cost-effective alternative.

For a small budget, for example, shelves that are best mounted on the wall are also suitable. These create further storage possibilities without losing floor space. You can also use open shelves for decorative elements. However, avoid filling the shelves with things you do not need very often and which only create clutter. Another tip is to decant ingredients like pasta, rice, or flour into beautiful storage jars. You can then simply leave these standing on your shelves as decor.

Dining table and chairs

If the dining table is in the kitchen, it can often take up a lot of space. Here are further tips and ideas that can help: Invest in tables that you can mount on the wall or on your kitchen tiles. These can be folded down when needed and take up no space when not in use. Also, use folding or stackable chairs that can be easily stored when not in use to create extra space around the dining table.

Frequently asked questions about furnishing a small apartment or designing small rooms

How is the best way to furnish a small room/small apartment?

Basic tips for small rooms and small apartments:

1. Use light colours for the walls
2. Built-in cabinets that create as much storage space as possible
3. Fill areas with multifunctional furniture
4. Minimalist decor
5. Targeted use of mirrors to visually enlarge the room

What makes a small room comfortable?

A small room can be made more comfortable with a few measures:

1. Warm colours: It is best to use warm tones like earth tones, pastel colours, or soft shades of red, orange, or yellow to create a comfortable atmosphere
2. Textiles: Add soft textiles like rugs, cushions, and curtains to give the room warmth and cosiness.
3. Natural materials: Wood, cotton, and linen are natural materials that convey a feeling of cosiness. Integrate furniture and decorations made from these materials into your room.
4. Lighting: Use different light sources like floor lamps, cordless table lamps, and candles to create atmospheric lighting. Dimmable lamps allow you to adjust the light intensity to your mood.
5. Space optimization: Use multifunctional furniture and clever storage solutions to make the best use of limited space and ensure a tidy and comfortable atmosphere
6. Personal touch: Add personal items like pictures, artwork, or mementos to design your room individually and create a comfortable atmosphere that suits you.

How can you make a room look larger?

1. Light colours
2. Mirrors
3. Natural light
4. Space-saving furniture
5. Vertical lines
6. Keep it tidy
7. Light colours

Which furniture colour for small rooms?

For small rooms, light furniture colours are best, as they help to visually enlarge the room and create an airy atmosphere