6 Tips for Designing Multifunctional Spaces in Apartments

Apartment living offers the best of both worlds: convenience and affordability. You are close to all the urban conveniences and have minimal maintenance and upkeep to worry about.

The main drawback can be the lack of functional space, leaving you feeling cramped and disorganised in your home.

Good news! Some clever apartment renovations for your Gold Coast property can “increase” the space available for living by using multifunctional designs. Here are 6 top ideas to get you started.

  1. Identify Your Needs

Before you begin your renovation plans, it is vital to identify your needs and what you need to be able to do in your space. Do you need a home office or gym? Do you like to cook and entertain? Perhaps you need a quiet corner filled with books where you can read in peace. By understanding your lifestyle, you can create a space that works for you.

  1. Use the Zone Method

Dividing your apartment into distinct zones allows for better organisation and structure. Use furniture, mats and lighting to create separate areas for different activities.

  1. Make the Most of Vertical Space

One of your biggest assets in multifunctional design is your wall space. Making the most of free vertical space can be a game-changer in apartment design. Cabinets, shelves, hanging organisers, peg boards and wall-mounted folding furniture will free up floor space and give you plenty of storage space for your belongings.

Varli Building specialises in designing stylish vertical storage solutions for living areas, bathrooms and kitchens, ensuring functionality and aesthetic appeal.

  1. Optimise Storage Potential

Besides vertical spaces, make the most of other “wasted space” for customised storage solutions. Use under-bed storage containers for surplus bedding and linen. Over-the-door organisers are great for towels, coats, hats, umbrellas and more.

  1. Multifunctional Furniture

We have all seen the good old couch that can be pulled out into a bed, but these days, there are many multifunctional furniture items that you can invest in: coffee tables with drawers, chairs with hidden storage compartments, and nesting tables. Modular furniture is also a great idea, as it can easily be arranged in a multitude of layouts to suit your current needs.

  1. Best Use of Lighting

Creative lighting can be used to illuminate different areas in your apartment to complement their function. Use a combination of overhead lighting, task-specific lighting (for desks and work tables) and accent lighting to create the desired ambience in the different zones of your apartment.

Contact Varli Building to get started on your apartment renovations on the Gold Coast today. Tell us your wish, and we can turn it into a reality. Our experienced team is standing by to help you design and build the best multifunctional spaces in your apartment.