{"id":7686,"date":"2026-10-26T10:14:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T13:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dekorai.com\/?p=7686"},"modified":"2026-10-26T10:55:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T13:55:18","slug":"decorate-a-small-apartment-with-multifunctional-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dekorai.com\/en\/blog\/decorar-departamento-pequeno-muebles-multifuncionales\/","title":{"rendered":"How to decorate a small apartment: multifunctional furniture and tricks to gain space without losing style"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you feel like apartments are getting smaller, it's not just your impression. In Santiago, according to a study by the consulting firm Colliers, as reported by... The Real Estate Daily<\/a>, The stock of apartments up to 22 m\u00b2 has already reached 2,000 units in the Metropolitan Region, 381% more than in 2023. In Mexico City, a study by Alfa Inmobiliaria cited by The Economist<\/a> It documents that the average size of new apartments went from 76 to 56 m\u00b2 in a decade.<\/p>\n

The reasons are well-known: more expensive housing, smaller homes, and a preference for living close to work and amenities. The consequence is equally clear: every square meter has to work harder. This guide helps you decorate and furnish a small apartment to make it comfortable, organized, and full of personality.<\/p>\n

Before you buy: measure and define uses<\/h2>\n

The most expensive mistake in a small space is buying first and measuring later. Before choosing furniture:<\/p>\n

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  1. Draw a simple plan<\/strong> with measurements of walls, windows, doors (including their opening radius), sockets and radiators.<\/li>\n
  2. Define the functions of space.<\/strong> Where do you sleep, eat, work, and receive guests? In a studio apartment, the same area can fulfill two or three of these functions at different times of the day.<\/li>\n
  3. Leave circulation.<\/strong> Reserve comfortable steps in the main routes (from the entrance to the kitchen, from the sofa to the window); an apartment full of furniture feels smaller than it is.<\/li>\n
  4. Check the access.<\/strong> The elevator, door, and hallway must be large enough to accommodate the sofa or mattress. A sofa that doesn't fit through the door is a problem no one wants to discover on delivery day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Multifunctional furniture that is worth having<\/h2>\n

    Small home design now incorporates solutions such as folding furniture, extendable tables, and beds with storage, according to an analysis by ESDESIGN published in El Economista. These are the most cost-effective pieces:<\/p>\n

    Bed with storage<\/h3>\n

    A bed with storage underneath or drawers replaces a whole dresser. In small bedrooms, it's probably the best investment in space.<\/p>\n

    Sofa bed (if you're really expecting guests)<\/h3>\n

    If you frequently have guests or live in a studio apartment, a good quality sofa bed serves two purposes. Otherwise, prioritize a comfortable and compact sofa: a poor-quality sofa bed is uncomfortable both for sitting and sleeping.<\/p>\n

    Extendable or folding table<\/h3>\n

    A table for two that opens to accommodate six, or a wall-mounted folding table, frees up space in everyday life without sacrificing the ability to entertain.<\/p>\n

    Benches and poufs with storage<\/h3>\n

    Extra seat that also stores blankets, games or shoes.<\/p>\n

    Wall-mounted desk or console<\/h3>\n

    For teleworking, a narrow desk or a console can be integrated into the living room without dominating it.<\/p>\n

    Vertical storage<\/h3>\n

    Tall shelves, over-door shelves, and suspended furniture take advantage of the height and leave the floor clear, giving a feeling of spaciousness.<\/p>\n

    Visual tricks to make it look bigger<\/h2>\n