
9. Buy Smaller Furniture
This advice might seem obvious to some people, but if you have a small apartment, you should buy small furniture. A lot of people keep the same furniture from their last place, inherit furniture from their parents, or buy something from a thrift store. But if you want to make your apartment appear bigger, always use a tape measure before purchasing something new. Make sure that you’re leaving some space around each piece of furniture, instead of having everything right next to each other.

In their 2021 catalog, IKEA has come out with a new line of furniture to make it possible to have a home office in a small space. Specifically, their Micke desk is designed to fit inside of a closet. There has never been a better time to find small, affordable furniture. A lot of retailers are doing the same thing moving forward. Make a list of measurements, and find pieces that fit the space you have to work with.