How to furnish a small flat? the art of clever solutions

Tight, but our own. 40, 30 or even 20 square metres - this is the size of our first flat. Arranging such a small space is a demanding task, which activates the imagination and prompts us to look for the most multifunctional solutions. How do you go about it?

Arranging a small flat fuels creativity and teaches humility. On the one hand, squeezing the maximum out of a small space will require a considerable amount of cleverness and imagination. On the other hand, we have to be prepared to make compromises and accept the fact that the severely limited space will probably not be able to accommodate all our ideas.

Versatile furniture that can be easily adapted to our own needs and changing circumstances will therefore be useful. How do you make sure that every square metre is packed with functions?

A space that is open to many functions

Small, uncluttered flats are just begging for constructional modifications that open up the perspective of the entire interior. We can create a room where different functions intermingle on a daily basis: for example, a living room with a dining area, a reading corner and a relaxation area. However, in order to emphasise the separate character of the individual parts, it will be useful to have dedicated furnishings. In the dining area, this will be a practical display cabinet, while in the relaxation area it will be a sofa with a sleeping function. A bookcase or chest of drawers on both sides will subtly mark the boundary between the spaces.

When you are surprised by a visit from guests, the gathering will go much more smoothly in an open space where everything is close at hand. And if you are preparing for a visit from a large family or organising a Christmas party, a folding table - ready to accommodate many more guests - will help with the preparations.

A small flat for the smallest family members

Multifunctionality will also be important when we want to arrange a child-friendly space in a small flat. Try to choose furniture that can be used comfortably even by several people. Creativity will be stimulated by working at a double-sided desk, where both siblings and a parent with child can sit.

In a small space, once fitted, furniture can last for years, growing with the child. A newborn's cot will turn into a nursery couch, and when the child grows up a little - into a new desk. All from the same piece of furniture, the purpose of which can be changed according to current needs.

To prolong the life of your furniture, go for simple, versatile designs in your child's room. The minimalist furniture from the Spot Young collection will look great in the room of a toddler as well as a primary school student - they are designed precisely so that you can comfortably create and change your own base for years to come, regardless of spatial constraints.

Very welcoming interiors

When you frequently invite family and friends to your home, place particular emphasis on arranging a comfortable meeting place. In a small living room, multifunctional sofas that change according to the situation will come in handy. During a visit they will fulfil the role of a sofa or armchairs, afterwards they can become a bed.

In a small open-plan flat, the accessories hanging on the walls will make their presence felt even more clearly - they give the interior its individual character and also bring our world closer to the guests: passions, tastes and memories. The living room and hallway can be flooded with photos, memorabilia and decorations. In between, there will be room for green plant accents and solutions for good organisation: for example, organisers hung right next to decorations or jewellery on a multifunctional ladder.

How to optically enlarge an interior?

When planning our interiors, we can also turn to some tried-and-tested ways to make our small flat seem a little bigger. An open space, free of superfluous elements, and uniform flooring in all rooms will give the interior a light and spacious feel. Bright wall colours and uncovered windows that bring in pleasant daylight will also help to achieve this.

When furnishing a small flat, do not forget to brighten up the rooms with mirrors. Not only will they additionally illuminate the interiors with the reflected rays of the sun, but they will also eliminate the cramped effect by adding a bit of breath into narrow spaces.

In a small space, freedom is very important. To accurately plan the flow of circulation in our flat, we can test our ideas in the VOXBOX app. Let's play around with the arrangement of the furniture and see what else there is room for and which pieces of furniture take up too much valuable space.

Small flat, huge possibilities

Arranging a small flat can teach us a lot about interiors. Even a small space can be used in many different ways: combining rooms, inviting multifunctional solutions and creating a friendly space for big and small.

When there is a lot to do in a small space, let's organise it according to our own habits and lifestyle. Accompanied by versatile solutions that are ready for anything, we will soon forget how many square metres our four corners are.