{"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":"

The true trick to having your dream New York City apartment<\/a> space isn’t to have the perfect location and an unlimited budget – it’s to make the 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 about how you organize. Just because you\u2019re renting doesn\u2019t mean it shouldn\u2019t feel like home! Here are a few clever hacks to make your apartment look larger.<\/p>\n

1. Clear the Clutter<\/h2>\n

Letting the junk and random decor pile up is a surefire way to make you feel claustrophobic in your space. 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

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Photo credit: Mark Wallace<\/a>\/CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Motion Through Change<\/h2>\n

Things can start to feel confining if nothing ever changes. Static decor is especially problematic – not only does it make a space feel stagnant, but it also often means that all of your decor is out at once. Changing the scenery with the seasons is a great way to put your stuff in rotation, so you feel like nothing’s being neglected but everything doesn’t have to fight for the same limited real estate.<\/p>\n

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3. Consider Color<\/h2>\n

How open and airy a space feels often has as much to do with light and color as it does with actual floor space. Dark colors absorb light, making a room feel heavier and more confined. This can be a great effect when you want to make a larger room feel warm and cozy, but it can be a bit overbearing for smaller rooms. Aim for bright walls and economical light sources, eliminating dark patches and using reflection from windows and mirrors to amplify the existing light in the room. The more you can see, the more it seems you have.<\/p>\n

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