Living in an apartment often means getting creative with space. If you feel your apartment is like more “shoe box” than “spacious,” you’re not alone! But there are ways to make your space feel larger by focusing the eye upwards. There are really easy “vertical fixes”. Clever design tips that leverages the often-overlooked height in your apartment to create functionality, style, and a sense of openness. Here’s how to create a beautiful apartment space with vertical fixes.
Why Go Vertical? The Apartment Advantage
Apartments, by nature, often come with limitations on floor space. Trying to cram too many low-lying pieces can make a room feel cluttered and claustrophobic. Vertical fixes, however, draw the eye upwards, creating an illusion of space through height. This not only makes your apartment feel more expansive but also offers practical benefits like increased storage and display opportunities without sacrificing precious floor area.
Illuminating Heights: The Power of Floor Lamps
Forget bulky table lamps hogging your bedside table or end tables. A stylish floor lamp is a quintessential vertical fix that serves a dual purpose: illuminating your space beautifully and adding significant height.
Whether you opt for a sleek arc lamp curving over your sofa, a multi-headed tree lamp for varied lighting, or a minimalist standing lamp with a built-in shelf, you’re instantly drawing the eye up. This creates a visual anchor and makes the room feel taller and more thoughtfully designed. Our living room apartment furniture sets include floor lamps perfect for every aesthetic, ensuring your apartment is both bright and visually impressive.
The Ultimate Space Saver: The Versatile Bookshelf
When it comes to vertical storage, nothing beats a well-chosen bookshelf. This isn’t just for books anymore! A tall, slender bookshelf can transform a blank wall into a dynamic display of personality and practicality.
Imagine: your favourite novels stacked neatly, interspersed with decorative objects, small plants, and framed photos. It’s a focal point that offers ample storage without taking up a large footprint. For smaller apartments, consider a ladder-style bookshelf that leans elegantly against the wall, providing open shelving that feels airy and modern. The Design Basics offers a variety of affordable shelving units designed to integrate seamlessly into any apartment living room or bedroom, helping you organise and accessorize vertically.
Greenery That Grows Up: Elevated Plant Displays
Bringing nature indoors instantly refreshes any apartment, but a collection of potted plants scattered on the floor can quickly become tripping hazards and visual clutter. Enter the vertical plant fix!
Think tall, elegant planters for large statement plants, or multi-tiered plant stands that allow you to display several smaller plants at varying heights. Hanging planters are another fantastic option, drawing the eye up towards the ceiling. Even a simple trailing plant placed on the top shelf of a bookshelf can create a beautiful cascade of greenery. These elevated green elements breathe life into your space and contribute to that desirable vertical flow.
Art That Reaches: The Impact of Wall Decor
Don’t underestimate the power of art to influence the perceived height of a room. Instead of just hanging a single piece at eye level, consider creating a vertical gallery wall. This involves arranging multiple pieces of art or photographs in a column or in a way that extends upwards.
Alternatively, a single, large piece of art hung higher than you might initially think can draw the eye up, making the wall seem taller. Long, slender mirrors are another excellent vertical fix, not only reflecting light and making a room feel larger but also adding significant height and elegance. Our curated decor sets often feature art that lends itself perfectly to these vertical displays, adding personality and polish to your apartment.
The Design Basics: Your Partner in Apartment Living
At The Design Basics, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities of apartment living. Our affordable, curated furniture sets are designed with efficiency and style in mind, helping you implement these vertical fixes with ease. By looking up, you’ll discover a whole new dimension of design possibilities, transforming your apartment into a home that feels significantly more spacious, organised, and chic.
