Interior design experts share tips for rental and small spaces

Interior design experts offer strategies for improving living spaces, focusing on rental properties and small-scale apartments.

Designer John Stival suggests that lighting is the most critical element for making a rental space feel like a home. He recommends replacing harsh ceiling lights with warm bulbs and incorporating floor or table lamps to create a more inviting atmosphere. Additionally, designer Steven Graham emphasizes the importance of personalizing a space rather than waiting to settle in.

In a separate case study, designer Ekaterina Shein demonstrated how to optimize a 26-square-meter apartment for short-term rentals. The design prioritized sleeping comfort and storage, featuring a large bed, a sofa bed for extra guests, and a mini kitchenette. To increase the sense of space, the layout involved removing hallway doors to raise the visual ceiling height and utilizing a glass balcony as an extended living area.