Renting or selling an apartment in Orange often means contending with cozy, compact living quarters. As top apartment stagers serving Orange County and Los Angeles, Bionki Interiors specializes in maximizing the visual spaciousness and multi-purpose versatility of apartment living areas. We help renters stage their space to attract quality tenants, and enable sellers to command top dollar for their unit.
For apartments, the living room tends to be the social epicenter and defines first impressions of the home. Here are Bionki Interiors’ top tips for staging a pint-sized yet palatial-feeling living room:
Declutter Ruthlessly
This should go without saying, but you’d be amazed at how much hidden clutter we unearth in our staging process! Clear out everything non-essential, keep only key furniture pieces, and contain items like TV remotes, cables and office supplies in concealed storage solutions. Remove extraneous shelves, small accent tables and chairs that cramp the feeling. Simply put – less is more when presenting a compact living room.
Define Conversation Zones
In a tight living room, limit furniture pieces to only what’s needed for natural conversation groupings of 3-5 people. Angle seating to face each other, and place end tables or lamps to connect zones. For example, float a vibrant rug in the center, flank it on either short end with angled loveseats, then add two armchairs on one long side to create an open yet intimate space.
Expand With Mirrors
Mirrors visually double living room dimensions. Strategically hang framed leaning mirrors to reflect light and views, or opt for multifaceted mirrors to splice images into interesting abstractions. Place a mirrored coffee table directly across from windows so it captures and expands the outdoorsy scene.
Keep Furniture Leggy and Light
Bulky, heavy coffee tables and media consoles can overpower, so choose leggy, transparent furniture instead. Glass-topped tables, acrylic chairs, and open metal shelving take up minimal floor space. Upholster pieces in light, bright colors and fabrics so they blend rather than dominate sight lines.
Install Discreet Storage
Tuck away objects inside discreet storage solutions integrated flush with walls – bonus points if they double as display shelving. Designate specific zones for organizing office materials, charging cords and controllers. Attach magnetic strips for knife storage inside kitchen drawers to keep counters clear. Slide baskets under bathroom sinks to amp up organization.
Over-Deliver On Views
For apartments with panoramic outdoor views, spotlight vistas through creative furniture placement. Set seating directly in line with the windows. Hang mirrors across the room to reflect trees and sky. Consider mounting the TV on a side wall to keep sightlines clear. Extend the indoor-outdoor connection using greenery.
By incorporating these savvy tips from our expert home stagers, Orange County apartment owners can stage even the most compact living room to maximize perceived spaciousness. Schedule a consult with Bionki Interiors to start strategizing how to showcase your apartment. We serve clients throughout Orange County and Los Angeles with cost-effective staging services tailored to apartments and condos of all sizes and styles.
