Whether you live in a rental apartment or own one, you always want the architecture and the interiors of that house to give you a homely and personal feeling, isn't it? And it is not difficult to plan your interiors if you have a huge living space and your finances permit it too. However the challenge arises when you have a small apartment. Space is no doubt an issue but along with it, how you organize your furniture in that small space is a bigger problem. Furniture is a highly personalized aspect of the house, owners tend to bond with certain pieces, sometimes we even hear some say, "this is my favorite chair" or "my ledge". Therefore, while decorating your house it is important you choose furnishings, furniture and the wall hues that reflect your style and yet fit within your budget. Everything nice need not be expensive. In fact this article will help you with inexpensive interior design ideas for small apartments. Interior Design Ideas for Small Apartments The most challenging thing about a small apartment is not its space, but the way you set things in the small place. The solution to this problem is minimum furniture. Yes! Less is more. To begin with, let's get the living room right, because that is what guests usually see first. So getting it right would leave an excellent image of the entire apartment. A small elegant couch, which accommodates at least three, an LCD, a cane lamp shade, a fantastic carpet and a stylish chair should make up your living room. You could fix some floating shelves round the LCD area to make place for your music system or to place your books and magazines. Wrought iron furniture instead of leather couches (if they are not within your budget) is a good deal. Wrought iron furniture costs peanuts and do not give a blocking effect either. Another idea worth considering is buying cane furniture. They are low-cost and look absolutely stylish and elegant, giving your living room a whole new look, than usual furniture does. If an LCD is not something you can afford or you do not want to replace your existing TV, whatever the case may be just make sure you wall mount your television; it saves space. The point is to focus on small items instead of large ones. After you are done with finalizing the furniture, you have to arrange it appropriately in a way that accents your living room. Remember you have to walk through the room every now and then, so make sure you do not place it in a way that causes trouble while walking through the room. Arranging the furniture vertically will make your floor area look larger. Using mirrors is a classy way to open up space in a room. Did you know that mirrors can make your room look larger than before? But you should position them in the right way. It is important that you position the mirrors correctly so that they reflect light, enhancing the light sources and leaving your room with an effect that is striking and fantastic. However avoid the overuse of mirrors, that might ruin the look of your room. Wall hues play a very important role in brightening up your room. The color of your room can make or break the look of your room. They can also affect your mood and emotions when you're at home. Now, dark colors can make the space look smaller and the ceiling lower, whereas cool colors make your room look larger. Soft color tones are also soothing and inviting. Of course you can alter the shade or even have vibrant colors that match your furniture and furnishings, but preferably go in for cool colors to make your room look spacious. Light reflecting glossy soft shades are the best for small spaces. A light reflecting colorless flooring is considered apt to give a spacious effect. This kind of flooring will not only match your furniture and furnishings but also creates a living area that is comfortable, enjoyable along with maximizing your space. Always remember that glossy light-colored floor tiles enhances the sense of height. Consider replacing your interior doors and closets with curtains to gain the feeling of more space. Another thing you ought to consider is to keep your window glasses clean, to allow the entrance of light which in turn will make your apartment look bigger and brighter. Remember a brightly illuminated area will look more roomy. People find it a daunting task to decorate a small apartment, but with some creative designs and with a sense of doubling the space, one can have a grand design, no matter how small your apartment is!