Living Area 

Since the living room is usually the first area that welcomes guests into a home, you may want to take particular care in designing it. A common issue with flats is the limited space, but you can work around this by decorating with mirrors. Look for a central location to place your mirror, put it near a light source, or position it across a window to make it seem like another one.  

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Neutral and soft colours can also help with this issue. When light hits the walls, it creates an illuminated look that gives off the illusion of space.

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If horizontal space is a bit tight, try inspecting the vertical dimension. You can put up small artworks vertically along the walls or hang floor to ceiling drapes to make the most of the height.

Bedroom 

Once you enter the bedroom, you leave all your worries behind. Therefore, the focus of your design should be bringing in as much comfort as possible. One sure-fire way to achieve this is by keeping the layout simple. Avoid cluttering your bedroom with things that do not have anything to do with sleeping or relaxing.

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If space is also an issue, consider using modular furniture. You can go for a bed that has drawers underneath or a simple worktable that doubles as a dressing table instead of the usual items.

Bathroom

Most people neglect the bathroom because it’s not exactly a livable space like other parts of the house. But if the bedroom is a place to relax, the bathroom should be your private sanctuary. You will want to populate it with elements that will energise you as you start your day and help you calm down as you turn in for the night.

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Bring nature into your bathroom by decorating with plants. If you have space on the countertops, you can place small potted plants. The corners of the room can also be accentuated with plants that grow vertically, like bamboo. If you have a tub and want to make it as cosy as you can, a vase of orchid should do the trick. If you want to be bold, you can hang some plants from curtain hooks or rods.

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