As known by all, with increasing population and decreasing land area, owning a flat in Mumbai is a huge investment in itself. While the piece of land that one gets with respect to the amount paid is very less, it is of utter importance to get the maximum use out of this space without cluttering it and still getting that chic and elegant look out of it.
Interior Design Hacks That You Will Absolutely Love
So, here are some hacks that you can use to get the best out of your 3BHK flat in Mumbai and turn it into your dream home.
Living Room
The living room is the welcoming space of the entire house. As the quote goes “Less is More”, putting too many furniture into the living area can make it look smaller and give less circulation space hence minimal furniture is the way to go. One can even throw in a piece of statement furniture and it will single-handedly bring out the life in a space.
Kitchen
An open kitchen is one of the smartest ideas you can incorporate in your house. Island counters not only look modern but also when provided with storage below they can take up quite of all of the knick-knacks leaving the kitchen cleaner, these counters can even be used as a breakfast counter. You can opt for complete overhead storage or a combination of open shelving and overhead shutters.
Dining Area
The dining area in a 3BHK flat can be a complete hidden space by choosing foldable furniture, but if one wishes to show if off, beautiful glass/ wooden partitions can be introduced to give it a little buffer from other spaces while having family time. Introducing a chandelier right on top of the dining will make this space stand out from the rest.
Master Bedroom
For the master bedroom, a bed with drawers adds more storage area to the room making it look more organised. Ottomans and headboards can have open up as storage shelves. Floor to wall mirror can hide shelves behind it, acting as hidden storage. The wall right behind the bed can have a texture or wallpaper depending on the user’s choice.
Headboard Design
One can play around with a smart headboard design. Headboard with nice upholstery can bring in the cozy vibe. By extending the headboard, one can even install a lighting fixture to it. This trick will make the room look more put together.
Kids’ Bedroom
The kids’ room is usually the most cluttered space. This probably is the room that needs the most storage area. These can be hidden spaces as recessed wall storage, bunker beds, etc. Depending on the age group, blackboard painted walls can be made so that the kids do not end up coloring the wall with their masterpieces. The use of soft boards can be made in this area to pin up their artwork.
Guest Bedroom
Often the third bedroom in 3BHK is used as a guest bedroom. While this is the least used room it can be brought to optimum use by designing it with smart furniture, such as by providing a murphy bed and foldable pieces. This room can be converted into a yoga/zen space to bring peace into the house away from the hustle-bustle of the city.
God is in the Details
As rightly said by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, “God is in the Details.” These things are harder to define but play with your subconscious. Small details can drastically change the look and feel of the room. These details can be in the form of curtain rods, door handles, furniture handles, etc.
Storage
For effective use of space, built-in storage can come to the rescue. These storages can be mounted to the wall and can be as tall as floor to ceiling height. Using vertical space in this way will give much more room to maneuver around.
Adding mirrors
Mirrors, when positioned correctly, can make the room look spacious. When placed near the light source, mirrors tend to reflect light making the room brighter. When provided with beautiful frames, mirrors can be the focal point of the room.
Bringing green into the space
To find green spaces in a concrete jungle like Mumbai is a tough task. However, one can always bring in natural elements inside, in the form of potted plants, creepers, or vertical greens. Plants absorb pollutants from the air making it fresh. For hot and humid climate of Mumbai adding plants to the décor will balance the humidity of the space and keep the place cool throughout the day.
Curtains
One of the old but never-failing hacks can work beautifully when it comes to curtains. Hanging them close to the ceiling makes the window look bigger. Playing around with curtain rod will bring in that luxurious feel.
Colour Play
Colour play can be a make or break deal. Colours have a huge impact on how the space will look. Introducing light painted walls tends to add depth to the space creating an illusion of a bigger area. Another hack that can be followed is painting the wall in two different colours which makes the ceiling look higher.
Textures and Patterns
Create cozy nooks to make space feel more inviting. Home should be a calm soothing oasis, adding texture and patterns in the form of rugs, wallpapers, baskets, pillows can bring out the personality of the given room.
Multipurpose Furniture
As we struggle to save every square feet of area, introducing multipurpose furniture can be a smart idea to avoid cramped up spaces. By reducing the number of furniture in the room multipurpose furniture provide a clutter-free space. Investing in such furniture pieces cut down on the furniture footprint with it offering more than one function.
Let there be Light
Lighting plays the most important part in the interior design of any space. While having dark corners will shrink the visible area, an ill-lit room makes the space look smaller. Install as much as a light source as you can. These sources can be in the form of fun elements such as pendant lights, wall lights. Standing lamps, table lamps, etc.
Low-Level Seating
The ceiling becomes more pronounced when low-level seating/furniture is used. Too many levels can cause a visual distraction to the eye, unobstructed sight lines give a sense of spaciousness.
Brass Décor/ Gold Accents
Long gone is the age of monotonous stainless-steel fixtures adding brass accents make the interior look more elegant and luxurious. Rose gold, Gold finishes being in trend these days speak of richness.
Upcycle Furniture
Being conscious about the environment around us is our responsibility hence upcycling and recycling elements will not only save the generation of trash but also add a personal touch to the home décor.
Customization
“You do you” your home should speak of your style it is not necessary to settle for something which is available in the market, one can always opt for customized furniture pieces. Not only do they make your 3BHK home stand out of the rest but they also create a very inviting feel for the guests.
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