When we are short on space, which we can often be when living in an apartment, we will look for solutions to make the best use of space. So, this article will provide some ideas on how you can save some. For more information on studio apartment layout, there are further ideas on the internet available to do with interior designs. Space is not the only consideration, we want our space to look aesthetically pleasing and to be as functional as possible, too. We will live, sleep, and sometimes work in the same space.

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Doubling Up

An excellent way to double up on space inside an apartment is to use a wooden trunk that doubles for a table. Okay, you will need to clear its top when you want to gain access to inside it, but as far as storage space goes it will take up the same amount of storage space while it is functioning as both a table and a storage box. A wooden trunk can also look pleasingly old as there are antique examples, over 100 years old, that you could obtain. If it is an antique one, then do not be tempted to paint it. Instead, leave it as natural wood to preserve its value. It will then also maintain its nice patina that has built up over many years.

To refurbish an old wooden trunk you do not want to soak it in water, which will spoil it. Instead, you should brush and wash the dirt away as gently as possible. A toothbrush can be useful for areas that are difficult to access. Then, allow it to thoroughly dry. If it is not an antique trunk, you could sand the slats with 150 grit sandpaper, working your way to 220 grit.

A sofa that doubles up as a bed would also make a wonderful space-saving addition to any apartment. You just need to make sure that you have the space to fold it all out when you need to turn it into a bed.

Foldable Items

Any item that folds up is a great space saver. You can, for instance, have furniture that folds up, whether it be chairs or tables. In the case of chairs, it can still be more stylish than a deckchair on a beach yet fold up flat to stack somewhere out of the way. You can bring such furniture out only when you have guests. They will be your extra pieces of furniture rather than the chair you sit on most of the time to relax.

Shelving

You can think more about your shelving and how it stores your items. Certain items are better stored in certain directions, however. Wine benefits from being stored so that the corks are in contact with the liquid at all times, keeping them moist. Books are better kept in the positions libraries have them, if we are to find them quickly. However, if you have antique books, they are better stored flat so as not to damage their spines. Storage is about protecting your items as much as presenting them in the smallest amount of space. You have to compromise a bit, though, when you live in an apartment. Studio apartments, for example, combine everywhere in one space, from the living room to the kitchen to the bedroom space, and so rely on you being more inventive when it comes to their layouts.

To conclude, we can use items for two different purposes to save on space. For example, the top of a trunk can be a tabletop, while the inside is used for storing clothes. That is if it is a flat trunk and not of the domed variety. Furniture that folds up can be stored flat and out of the way. The layout of shelving can be given extra consideration, although we must think about preserving items as well as saving on the space that they take up.