Space-Saving “Hacks” for your Apartment

Even if you’re settled in to your apartment at The Resort at Sandia Village, it’s natural to always look for ways to improve it and make the best use of your space. Whether it’s throwing away old, useless furniture or combining items for multifunctionality, every apartment has tons of potential for space-saving and livability.

Over at Redbook Magazine, Julianne Adams wrote about some great ways to “hack” your apartment and make the best use of the space that you have. Among her tips:

Get your mess in orderIt’s nearly impossible to live a clutter-free life, so stop judging yourself and embrace your “bad” habit—within reason. “Avoid creating chaos by containing your procrastination to a landing strip,” says Mahoney. This could be a basket in your bedroom or an entryway table. Just remember to clean it off weekly. Otherwise, things can easily get out of control.  

Clear spacesGiven the limited size of your apartment, you may be tempted to have your living spaces overlap with each other. Mahoney suggests just the opposite, because, after all, the kitchen is the kitchen, not your office. Keep areas separated with furniture, rugs, or curtains. Doing so will make it feel like you have more room, as well as help keep you organized.  

Find multitaskersDouble duty should be the name of the game in your apartment. Storage ottomans, shelved headboards, and expandable tables are classic examples. Pull a bookcase away from the wall to use it as a room divider, display sentimental items, or turn a shelf horizontal and toss on pillows for a storage bench. Seemingly dead space can also be transformed by adding a small curtain to a nightstand to stash more items and hide clutter. Mahoney recommends Danny Seo or Zara Home for stylish storage options.  

Let there be light“The key to creating a bigger feel is creating optical illusions,” writes Mahoney, who believes this is best achieved through adding light. Open your space up to natural sunlight, then use mirrors and reflective surfaces to make the light flow throughout the room and add depth. Overhead lighting and soft-lit floor lamps can help you do it, as can pink bulbs, which create a natural, soft glow.

To read Redbook’s full article, click here.