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Our Guide to Apartment Furniture Ideas

Trying to furnish a smaller space? The experts at Living Designs Furniture are here with effective apartment furniture ideas.
WRITTEN by
Sarah Zubowski

Looking for realistic, cost-effective, yet appealing apartment furniture ideas? Furnishing a small space like an apartment can be a challenge if you’re unsure how to furnish a new home with less space.

Whether you’re looking for the best furniture for a studio apartment because of a move, or simply want to upgrade your apartment’s current furniture, the experts at Living Designs Furniture are here to give their tips, tricks, and useful apartment furniture ideas. 

How do you set up a small apartment living room?

So, you’ve either just moved into your new apartment or think the space is in dire need of a makeover. Either way, it’s time to begin the refurnishing process. But before you head to your nearest IKEA and purchase pieces you may not really like or need, our experts have put together three easy steps to guide you through your furniture-buying journey. Living Designs Furniture makes apartment furniture shopping less stressful, less expensive, and more fun.

Step 1: Measure for square footage

Your first step should be to measure your space’s square footage. Whip out your handy tape measure and get the width and height of every room including your apartment’s front door (imagine buying a couch that can’t fit through!). 

This will make choosing furniture that is the right size a lot easier. Jot down the dimensions of every room available so you know how much space you’re working with — and keep these numbers handy, you’ll need them later. 

Step 2: Determine what furniture you need

After you’ve taken down your apartment’s dimensions, it’s time to figure out exactly what you are looking for. The question, “How can I make my small apartment look nice?” won’t get you far. You need to determine what pieces of furniture you’re shopping for and what kind of feel you want your room(s) to have. We’ll explain.

Do you have an old couch from college that needs replacing? Look for a couch that is made with more durable materials so it will last longer. Are you looking for a way to make your bedroom feel more comfortable? Buying an upholstered bed frame in Houston can make an average room more snug and give it more spice! Does your space lack storage? Look into multipurpose furniture that can give you more storage ideas and opportunities. Asking yourself these questions can help you to determine what you need and where you should shop to get it.

Step 3: Choose your furniture store

Deciding which furniture store to go to might be one of the most important decisions in this entire process. While shopping for fast furniture may seem like the more convenient and cost-efficient option, it’s not

Fast furniture retailers, both brick-and-mortar and online, can make furniture that caters to apartment living — but they don’t make furniture well. These cheaply made pieces are often low-quality and non-durable, meaning you’ll spend even more money replacing them over time. Why should you have to sacrifice quality or style to accommodate a smaller space? You don’t have to! 

The only place to shop for furniture in Houston is Living Designs Furniture. Here’s why.

Reasons to shop at Living Designs Furniture for your apartment furniture ideas

We know we sound a little biased, and we are! Our furniture experts create the best quality furniture in Houston for the best price — and we believe that you deserve nothing less.

If you’re looking for apartment furniture ideas to create your perfect space, we’ve got what you’re looking for. No matter what amount of square footage you’re working with, we can create furniture you will adore that is built to last. On top of our customization options, we also carry top-quality, ready-to-buy pieces that you can incorporate into your home ASAP. 

Come shop in our Downtown Houston showroom alongside an expert who can help bring your vision to life. 

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