Smaller living spaces such as in apartments and condos can be a challenge. Yet real estate Lowell Ma, offers many sizes of homes, including petite ones. Storage solutions, furniture selection, color and materials can transform smaller spaces into comfortable and inviting homes. Vertical Storage Apartments and condos typically have more vertical than horizontal room. Choosing tall storage solutions is one way to utilize that vertical space. Another option is installing shelves directly to the wall one to two feel below the ceiling. These shelves can be topped with little-used items and decorative storage bins.

Multitasking Furniture Furniture sometimes has to do double-duty in smaller spaces. For instance, a desk may have to act as a table sometimes. Items such as ottomans or banquet seats also function as storage solutions.

Manufacturers have gotten creative with crafting multi-use furniture. For instance, a coffee table can be slotted into a sofa -- apartment dwellers only pull it out when needed. Stools that nestle under a table are another option.

Color Coordination One key to adding cohesion to a group of small spaces is coordinating the colors. Complementary, or opposite, color schemes can overwhelm a small space. Instead, analogous or triadic palettes pull the spaces together. Analogous colors are those next to each other on the color wheel, for instance blue, blue-green and green. This color scheme works to create a soothing ambience in an apartment. Triadic colors are those equidistant on the color scheme, for instance purple, orange and green. This color scheme works well when one color is dominant and the other two are used as accents.

Small Bathrooms Glass naturally refracts light, which automatically makes a space seem larger. Small bathrooms therefore benefit from a surplus of glass. It’s preferable if tile work in the bathroom is glass as the material naturally shimmers. However, apartment-dwellers can utilize glass’s natural properties by placing mirrors so that they catch the natural light. Another tip is selecting a glass door instead of a shower curtain. Furniture Placement When an apartment has a lot of open space, it can be difficult to make all of it functional. One method for designating space is using furniture placement. It’s better to have one corner designated as a dining room, complete with table and chairs, and let another space serve as the living room. Plants, shelves and even rugs can further emphasize the delineation of space.