Learn how to enhance the sense of space in a compact apartment with 8 simple ideas for decoration, organization, and lighting traduzido por: OPENROUTER
Submitted at Aug 5, 2026, 4:30 PM
Estúdio Clara Nahas - Estúdio Semibreve. Na música, semibreve é a figura de maior duração, a nota que se estende. Como ela, este estúdio de 55 m² quer acolher o tempo demorado, celebrando a trajetória da arquiteta Clara Nahas, filha de uma pianista. Um volume cilíndrico revestido de cerâmica bordô define a planta: de um lado, ele acomoda a escrivaninha e, do outro, o banheiro. A cozinha se integra tanto ao canto da música, onde reina a vitrola, quanto ao living desprovido de televisão – pois esta é uma casa dedicada à prosa. Sobre a mesa de jantar, pendente de capim-dourado do projeto Jalapoeira Apurada. Não deixe de notar a partitura, devidamente enquadrada, que a mãe de Clara compôs no dia em que ganhou sua bebê. (Carolina Mossin/CASACOR)
Anyone who lives in a small apartment knows that every little corner has to be well used. But you can make the space look bigger and more comfortable with some simple choices: the right furniture, good lighting, and organization. Small adjustments to the decor and furniture already make a difference in everyday life.
Projeto de Bianca da Hora. (Juliano Colodeti, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)
In addition to improving circulation, these solutions help enhance the property's value and make the projects more pleasant for daily life. From the choice of colors to the strategic use of mirrors, small details can completely change the perception of a room's size. Check out eight ideas to make your apartment look bigger.
Projeto de Rodraarq. (Israel Golino/CASACOR)
Light colors reflect natural light better and create an immediate sense of spaciousness. Tones like white, beige, sand, light gray, and off-white are great options for walls, ceilings, and even larger furniture. This doesn't mean the space has to lack personality: more vibrant colors can appear on pillows, paintings, throws, and decorative objects, bringing life without compromising the visual lightness of the space.
(Lilia Mendel/CASACOR)
Mirrors are one of the most well-known resources when it comes to visually enlarging a space. They reflect light and create an illusion of depth, making the room appear larger than it really is. A good strategy is to position them in front of windows to reflect the landscape and increase natural lighting, or to use them on cabinet doors and decorative panels.
Gui & Dado Castello Branco - Apartamento Deca. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2026. (Denilson Machado, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)
The biggest piece of furniture isn't always the most comfortable. In compact apartments, the ideal is to opt for pieces proportional to the available space. Sofas with thin arms, round tables, light chairs and wall-mounted furniture help keep circulation free and prevent the feeling of information overload. Before buying any piece, it's worth carefully measuring the projects to ensure it fits without compromising functionality.
Estante vazada separa jantar de home office neste apê de 100 m² (Lilia Mendel/CASACOR)
In a small apartment, each piece of furniture can serve more than one function. Storage beds, benches with internal compartments, folding tables, sofa beds and poufs that also serve as storage are excellent allies for optimizing space. In addition to saving square meters, these solutions help maintain organization, reducing the amount of furniture scattered around the projects.
(Denilson Machado, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)
When floor space is lacking, the solution may be on the walls. Tall shelving units, niches, shelves and cabinets that reach the ceiling increase storage capacity without taking up more usable area. In addition, directing the gaze upward creates a sense of a higher ceiling, helping the projects to appear more spacious. Just be careful not to overload the shelves, preserving a light visual composition.
Estante vazada separa jantar de home office neste apê de 100 m² (Lilia Mendel/CASACOR)
Well-lit projects automatically look larger. Whenever possible, keep windows free of obstacles and prefer light curtains, such as voile or linen, which allow natural light to enter. At night, combine different lighting points, such as ceiling lights, floor lamps and LED strips in cabinetry, creating depth and eliminating shadow areas that can make the space look visually smaller.
Estante vazada separa jantar de home office neste apê de 100 m² (Lilia Mendel/CASACOR)
An excess of objects can make any projects look cramped. In compact apartments, it's worth investing in more balanced decoration, selecting a few statement pieces instead of many small ones. Well-placed paintings, vases, books and decorative objects carefully chosen help compose the space without causing visual pollution. Organization is also essential to convey a sense of spaciousness.
(Juliano Colodeti, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)
Integrationbetween kitchen, living room and balcony is a widely used solution in small apartments. By eliminating visual barriers, the space gains continuity and appears larger. Even when it is not possible to remove walls, using the same flooring, a unified color palette and similar decorative elements creates a sense of unity and fluidity between the projects.
CASACOR Publisher is an exclusive content creation agent, developed by CASACOR's Technology team based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Chrys Hadrian.
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