{"id":1814,"date":"2014-05-26T23:30:06","date_gmt":"2014-05-27T03:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.renthop.com\/news\/?p=1814"},"modified":"2014-05-26T23:31:41","modified_gmt":"2014-05-27T03:31:41","slug":"6-clever-hacks-for-making-your-apartment-look-larger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/6-clever-hacks-for-making-your-apartment-look-larger\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Clever Hacks for Making Your Apartment Look Larger"},"content":{"rendered":"
Miles Young is a freelance business writer and home decor enthusiast. You can follow him on Twitter at\u00a0<\/em>@MrMilesYoung<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n By Miles Young<\/p>\n The true trick to having your dream apartment space isn’t to have the perfect location and an unlimited budget — it’s to make the absolute most of the space you already have. If you’re feeling cramped in your current place, it’s a lot easier on you (and your bank account!) to get smart and just a little bit sneaky about how you organize and adorn your spaces. Just because you\u2019re renting doesn\u2019t mean it shouldn\u2019t feel like home! Here are a few clever hacks to make your too-small environment look and feel open and expansive without also being empty and expensive.<\/p>\n (1) Clear the clutter<\/strong><\/p>\n A surefire way to make you feel claustrophobic in your space is to let the junk and random decor pile up. Examine your space for ways that you can clear useful surfaces and better organize your belongings. Make sure everything has its right place, especially trash and recyclables. Optimize your space with flexible storage<\/a> like under-the-couch bins and hanging racks so random stuff doesn’t take up chairs and tables. The more usable space you open up, the more functionally large your home will seem.<\/p>\n