Minimizing and downsizing into small apartments

Some people mention that downsizing can be freeing, well this is true but its conditional on the fact you must be willing to minimize your possessions to fit the space. Get rid of items no longer used or needed. Donate items if possible.

Another important tip is to also downsize your furniture. Nothing will make a small space, feel smaller than over sized furniture that is to big and bulky for the apt.

Although, downsizing is key, maximize every square inch of space is just as important. Use the space you do have wisely by maximizing efficiency and storage space, for example using the backs of doors, storage ottomans, under bed and couch space.

Remember to think vertical storage (bookshelves to the ceiling). Be creative, use hat boxes (try to get similar patterns and colors for uniformity).

Multi-tasking furniture such as coffee tables with extra storage shelves, or a day bed.

The ultimate small space is dorm living.