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Space-saving furniture is often essential
in apartment living. You might not get
the storage areas you often find in a
house (in attics or under stairs, for
example), and you’ll want to maximise
your living space. Simple space-saving
furniture such as sofas and ottomans
with storage, or this stackable console
desk from Lorenzo, can help.
One drawback of apartment living is the sandwich effect
of living above or below another apartment. Shared
sounds can include chairs being scraped along floors,
children throwing toys, and pets scratching around. Pads
for the bottom of chairs and table legs work well (they’re
available from Home Fix), but rugs and carpets also work
wonders to muffle sounds, and immediately add texture,
depth and comfort to a room.
Turn the page and take a look at our
two very differently styled apartment
showcases for more ideas on how to
deck out your home.
When it comes to curtains, tenants are
usually stuck with what the landlord
has left in the apartment. The ladies at
E&A Interiors have some nifty tips on
how to work with what you’ve got, as
well as some easy additions you can
make. Roman blinds, for example, use
less fabric than curtains, and are great
for kids’ rooms and studies. “Go for a
bold print or colour to add interest to
a small space,” says interior designer
Chlöe Elkerton.
She also suggests a contrast border
on curtains or blinds to give a more
designed and finished look. “If you have
large windows, consider dress curtains;
they’ll cost a small fraction of the price,
as they use much less fabric, but will
make a huge difference by framing and
softening the space.”
And finally, if the landlord has simply given you plain blackouts,
consider hanging a pretty sheer or voile in front of them and using
the blackout only at night. “This gives a chic hotel look and is great
for overlooked apartments.”
Lorenzo’s console desk is
stackable; a simple solution
in an apartment that’s tight on
space.
A rug can add instant depth and texture to a room, as in with this one,
styled by Arete Culture
Arete Culture
9878 8154 | areteculture.com
Dreamweave Concepts
6333 1669 | dreamweaveconcepts.com
E&A Interiors
6702 4850 | eandainteriors.com
Lorenzo International
6846 0330 | lorenzo-international.com
Make Room
9113 1274 | make-room.net
Treasure Trove
6235 8514 | Ttrove.com.sg