Apartments are more flexible than most people give them credit for, but if you have a small space, you can still find furniture for multiple layouts to showcase your personality. For cozier setups, the key is finding apartment-size furniture designed for your type of living area—and this guide will help you do just that.
Here’s everything you need to know about finding furniture for apartments, including tips for creating a cohesive space and examples of potential pieces you could buy. Elevate where you live, no matter your budget or space limitations.
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Finding furniture for a small apartment often starts with the living room. While this space seems easy to furnish, it comes with more challenges than the dining and bedrooms. Living rooms are often shared spaces, whether you are cohabiting with a spouse or a roommate. This means you need to design the area so that multiple people feel comfortable.
Living rooms also serve multiple purposes in many apartments, so you might need to create space for a home office, storage hutch, or dinette. An already limited room can feel even more cramped if it needs to hold these extra items and have several uses.
Think about what you need from your living room before you furnish it. This will help you decide whether you need room dividers and multiple seating areas or if a single sectional that serves as a centerpiece suffices. Here are three examples of useful living room pieces for your apartment.
Emerald Home Anderson 2-Piece Grey Sectional
This is a great apartment sofa because of its clever chaise section that provides extra seating without adding length to the build. Tailored in a neutral tone, this section pairs beautifully with geometric throw blankets, rugs, art, and other mementos. It comes in two pieces, making it easy to move, and comfortably seats up to four people. Plus, the extra storage under the chaise makes it ideal for small spaces.
Signature Design by Ashley® Fridley 2-Piece Gray Nesting Coffee Table Set with Natural Drum Base
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When it comes to shopping for small furniture for apartments, there are several reasons why this apartment table is in high demand. One table nests under the other, conserving space when you need it. On top of that, both tables have storage compartments for holding items, and the top table pops up to support your remote work or eating needs. The mixture of elements (metal, wood, and faux cement) ensures the table matches with any other materials and styles in your apartment.
Furniture Ideas for Apartment Bedrooms
As you learn how to furnish an apartment, you will learn that finding the right scale is essential. There likely won’t be enough room for a king-size bed or other oversized pieces if you’re dealing with smaller bedroom situations. And even if you can fit these items in your space, you might not have room to move around comfortably.
One of the best tips on furnishing an apartment bedroom is to look for multi-purpose pieces. Search for beds that provide storage and vanities that have mirrors and lights. This way you won’t need to buy as many pieces and can maximize open space. Here are two great furniture ideas to consider for your bedroom.
Liberty Furniture Thornwood Hills Rock Beaten Gray Queen Two Sided Storage Bed
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This apartment bed is a great example of a space-saving item. It has four drawers built into the frame, providing as much storage as a dresser. In other words, you don’t have to worry as much about your apartment furniture layout if you need to accommodate fewer pieces. The gray finish provides another neutral base so you can express yourself in other ways, like through creative linens and art.
Millennium® by Ashley® Porter Rustic Brown Chest of Drawers
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There are multiple options for apartment-size furniture if you don’t want to rely on your bed for storage. For the bedroom, think about furniture that builds up rather than out, such as this tallboy chest. It features five drawers and is designed for small spaces with a slim silhouette that saves 20 inches of floor space compared to a standard dresser.
Creating a Cozy Apartment Dining Room
Apartment dwellers often experience similar problems in the dining room as in other spaces in their homes. There might not be enough space for a full dining set, and storage can be hard to find. In these situations, thinking outside the box is a major asset, and that includes specialty tables and dining chairs that make the most out of every inch of dining space. Here are a few solutions to consider.
Liberty Furniture Thornton 3-Piece Russet Drop Leaf Table Set
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We recommend this apartment dining set for small spaces because of its drop-leaf design. When the table isn’t in use—or when it’s just dinner for two—you can drop the leaves and use a smaller surface to fit snugly against the wall. You can then lift the sides when you need extra dining space for company. This is a three-piece set that includes a table and two chairs.
Liberty Furniture Mill Creek 4-Piece Cream/Peppercorn Bar Dining Table Set
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This is a unique setup that provides an alternative to the traditional dining table and chairs. You can save space in your apartment by placing the table against the wall or built-in bar area. Each apartment chair is a stool that can also be brought into the living room. There’s also built-in storage to hold your formal plates and glassware.
Tips for Creating a Cohesive Apartment
There is no singular furnishing idea for small apartments that can make your space look amazing. Instead, you will need to embrace multiple design ideas and elements to elevate the look of your home. While investing in apartment-size furniture is a great start, you also want to consider the placement, functionality, and design elements of each other. Here’s how to furnish a small apartment, no matter what you need to store (click the ➕to learn more).
➕Use Multipurpose Furniture
Apartment-size furniture isn’t just small, it’s useful. Multipurpose furniture can increase the amount of storage in your home (like storage ottomans, benches, and beds) while also allowing you to use the same piece for several different tasks. Your fold-down table can become both your home office and dining area.
➕Invest in Modular Furniture
Modular furniture can be separated into individual pieces or combined to create a singular item. For example, a sectional that breaks into a sofa with ottoman offers two different seating arrangements with one piece. Modular furniture can save space when it’s in its most compact form while also giving you the flexibility to change your layout based on specific needs.
➕Design Up, Not Out
Apartment-size furniture is often taller and narrower than standard pieces. This is meant to help you save space while also giving you the full benefits of each item. This is particularly helpful in the bedroom, as swapping a chest for a dresser can save inches of floor space and make it easy to move around. Think up, not out, in your designs.
➕Follow the 2/3 Furniture Rule
The 2/3 rule of interior design says your main furniture piece should only occupy 2/3 of the space it’s placed against. For example, your sofa should only take up 2/3 of the wall. This ensures a piece doesn’t feel too big in a room, thus making the room feel smaller. Keep this rule in mind as you look for furniture.
➕Measure Your Space (Twice)
Never buy furniture before measuring your space, and then measure your space again before making a purchase. You don’t want to buy a sofa that can’t fit in the living room or choose a bedframe that takes over your sleeping area. Knowing your ideal dimensions can help you focus on items that fit.
What to Avoid
Along with talking about what you should do when shopping for apartment furniture, it helps to consider what you need to avoid. Here are a few things to avoid:
❗Avoid darker colors: Dark furniture absorbs light and can make a room feel smaller. Choose furniture in lighter finishes to make a room bigger.
❗Avoid heavy textures: Thick wool, velvet, and corduroy can make a room feel cluttered and dense. Choose lighter materials for your furniture.
❗Skip large and tall pieces: Low-profile furniture pieces naturally make a room feel bigger. It’s okay to get a lower couch if you can sit down and get up comfortably.
No matter the size of where you live, home is home when you add your personal touch to a space. Following a few rules and tips is all it takes to turn a small space into an area where big moments and memories happen, and we’re happy to help here at Liddiard Home Furnishings. To explore our recommendations, plus a full catalog of furniture for apartments, visit our Tooele furniture showroom today for some inspiration!
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