Ready For Your First Studio Apartment? from Agor Jordon's blog

If you have just signed the lease on one of the many great  studio apartments in Northern Liberties, you may have a few questions and, honestly, a few concerns too. You may be fearful that your new apartment is too tiny and won’t hold all your stuff. You could be afraid of it feeling cramped and uncomfortable.

Yes, you have a lot of questions swirling around in your head, but you shouldn’t. The truth is that a studio apartment holds a ton of possibilities, even though it’s not a large physical space. If you want to prepare for your new studio apartment and wish to make it feel like home, this is what you should consider and keep in mind.

Create Your Space: The biggest key to moving into a studio apartment is defining the space that you are given.

What exactly does that mean? Well, it basically means that you should think about rugs, furniture, and shelving units. Use these items to not just improve the look and feel of your space but also make it feel larger. You can rely on these items as dividers, which will give the impression of more space, even if you aren’t literally knocking down walls.

Multi-functional Furniture: These days, there are so many multi-functional furniture items that you can purchase and they will all make your studio apartment feel a lot bigger than it actually is.

Great furniture will serve multiple purposes at one time. For example, a sofa can also turn into a bed, an ottoman can also hold storage, and coffee tables can also open up and keep items safe. Think about all the ways that you can improve your small space with these products. They will get rid of clutter and they will allow you to focus on creating more space and not having to feel so cramped.

Light & Bright: Another thing that you should consider when you are getting comfortable in your new studio is the lightness and brightness of your apartment.

The right types of colors will work wonders on your apartment. They can quickly make your studio feel more spacious. You should rely on light, neutral colors for the walls, floors, and any place that you can impact with color. Now, remember that not all studio apartments allow you to paint the walls but you can still choose furniture and art that reflects the color scheme you choose.

And don’t forget a number of other ideas. Choose some mirrors for your apartment. Not only will they help you get a good look at your daily wardrobe, but they will also create the illusion of a bigger place.

Also, lighting. Not enough people consider the lighting that they choose for their studios. But the right type of ambiance lighting can have a huge impact on your apartment and make it feel much warmer, more inviting, and bigger too.