How to Maximize Space in Small Dubai Apartments
Living in a small space can quickly grow suffocating when surrounded by the wrong furniture. A king-sized bed may be comfortable in itself but can make a studio apartment feel small and crowded, similarly to how a bulky couch can overwhelm and eat up a small living room’s space, not leaving much room for decor and functionality.In Dubai apartments, where optimizing space is often essential, choosing the right furniture can make all the difference. Finding the right blend of aesthetics and practicality for you will help you create a stylish space that emanates comfort and functionality while still feeling homey.
Multi-functional Furniture
Finding an aesthetically pleasing couch or coffee table that suits your home is great, but finding one that boosts the appeal of your home and serves multiple purposes is even better. When done right, your home can comfortably accommodate you and your guests without the need for extravagant furnishing. Some space-efficient furniture options are:
- Storage ottomans: Enhance your living room’s functionality with an elegant ottoman that doubles as storage space.
- Sofa beds: Host the occasional sleepover or unwind and relax for a movie night while still maintaining the functionality and aesthetic of a couch.
- Trunks: Similar to ottomans, trunks boost the appeal of your bedroom by serving as storage for blankets or miscellaneous items while contributing to the bedroom’s aesthetic with color and design.
- Extendable dining table: Compact and functional for daily use, extendable tables allow you to keep your dining area spacious and just right while still having the option to comfortably host guests when entertaining.
- Storage-friendly beds: Save space with beds that include under-bed drawers or overhead shelves for storing books, shoes, or items that clutter your room.
Furniture that combines form and function allows you to save space while adding value to your home, a key interior design approach for small spaces.
Shelves and Hanging organizers
Walls can be a forgotten asset in home design, but they can offer valuable vertical space for both wall art and shelves to help keep your home tidy and polished. Opt for shelves that match the color scheme or style of your space, whether you’re going for a neutral colors, soft edges design, or a modern, angular one. You can use them to store items like books, supplies small instruments, or electronics, as well as more decorative options if you want to elevate your home without crowding the floor space. Another hanging storage solution is hanging organizers. They can be mounted on walls or hooked to the back of a door with very versatile uses from holding decorative plants to kitchen supplies, shoes, or purses.
Consider Visuals
There are many elements in furniture and design that can allow the furniture to fulfill its purpose without taking up too much physical space, as well as some design concepts that create illusions of height and spaciousness to make a small space seem breathier. When applied correctly, utilizing these design ideas can make small Dubai apartments feel spacious and elegant. For example, a transparent coffee table can serve as a focal point to your living room which can be used to carry plants or decorations (or coffee!) without having a very loud and space-consuming presence. In a similar sense, a well-placed wall-mounted mirror can serve its purpose and also create the illusion of a larger space with its reflection. Going vertical with decoration also helps with the visual space in a home, making the room appear taller and more open which can give the impression of a more spacious environment.
Opting for compact Dubai apartments doesn’t mean sacrificing style or functionality. With the right approach, even the smallest spaces can be transformed into comfortable, efficient, and visually appealing homes. Whether you’re working with a studio or a one-bedroom apartment, smart design choices like built-in storage and multi-functional furniture can make all the difference. At KeyOne Design Solutions, we create elegant bespoke designs tailored to our clients’ tastes, needs, and spaces. Contact us to learn how we can help you turn your apartment into a beautifully organized, space-efficient home.
Written by: Samah ElBashir