Design tips that will make your 1BHK home interior design look spacious

Choose a Neutral Colour Palette for a 1BHK Interior

The largest surfaces in any home are the walls, floors and ceiling. To make your 1BHK home design appear bigger, go for neutral or muted colours on these expanses. These colours can create a bright, open space and reflect light, making your home seem spacious and airy. They are also so versatile and work with any décor colour palette, which is ideal if you’re planning any future interior decor updates. Painting your walls and ceilings is fairly simple but if you cannot change your flooring, use large area rugs in light shades that match your general colour scheme. To elevate your 1BHK home design and explore captivating home interior design ideas, consider incorporating strategic wall art and statement accessories that complement the neutral or muted colours on your walls, floors, and ceiling.

Make your 1BHK Flat Design Look More Spacious with Minimal Décor Style

Neutral colours can work with almost any décor idea, though we recommend sticking to minimalistic designs. Minimal décor doesn’t necessarily translate to boring. The key is to infuse the neutral space with a hint of colour and character while avoiding bulky and too much furniture. Furniture and decor for the small space is all about proportions. Use a few streamlined pieces of furniture or accessories instead of several smaller pieces which can make a small space look cluttered. When you fill your rooms with bulky furniture, it makes the 1BHK home design appear smaller. Choose streamlined, visually light pieces with legs that lift the bulk off the ground.

Use Open Plan Layouts in a 1BHK House Design

A great way to make a 1BHK house plan feel more spacious is by creating a seamless transition between the kitchen, living and dining rooms. Most 1BHK flats come with a combined living and dining area with an adjacent closed kitchen layout. By creating an open plan kitchen, you can visually expand your floor plan. If you are wary of a completely open kitchen, consider semi see-through partitions like glass doors, wood slats, decorative jaali or metal panels which lend enough privacy when required but still keep the space airy and well-lit. A design that allows for these partitions to slide open and shut, when need be, works even better. Another way to visually open up the space is by installing glass sliding or folding doors wherever possible, like between the living room and balcony. Glass creates a visual connection with the adjoining area giving the illusion of a bigger room.

Maximize your 1BHK House Plan

With limited floor space, it becomes necessary to take advantage of every inch available to you. One option to increase your area is to enclose your balcony and install tall sliding windows to bring in maximum light. You can turn this extra space into a wonderful seating nook or even a work from home setup within your 1BHK floor plan. Another way to get the most out of your 1BHK flat design is to combine rooms. For instance, you could combine your WC and shower area into one larger bathroom for more space. Or say you have a small powder room adjacent to the kitchen. If you are fine with one bathroom in the house, you could break down the powder room and expand the kitchen. The important thing to keep in mind before undertaking major renovations like these is your lifestyle and preferences. Understand how you will use the space in your everyday life and maximize the space accordingly.

Multi-Functional and Wall-Mounted Furniture are your Best Friends in a 1BHK House Plan

When you are short on floor space, multi-functional furniture really comes in handy so that you don’t have to add more pieces to the room. Wall-mounted furniture can also be a big boon in a 1BHK home interior design. While there are enough readymade options you can buy, take your time to research different design ideas or consult design experts who can come up with unique and innovative solutions tailormade for your 1BHK home design.

Try to optimize and maximize functionality and/or storage with any piece of furniture you add to the room. There are a multitude of options to consider here. 

Utilize your Walls and Enhance the Vertical Elements in a 1BHK Flat Design

Tall storage units, entertainment units and bookshelves are a great way to adequately use your vertical spaces or walls in your 1BHK house design. Another option is to take your wardrobes as well as kitchen and bathroom cabinetry all the way to the ceiling. Avoid dark colours for floor-to-ceiling storage, instead use lighter shades or glossy finishes that reflect light. To maximize the light that enters the room, try placing larger mirrors strategically. Full-length mirrors on wardrobe shutters also work to add depth and visually enhance the space. 

• Gallery walls are a favourite when it comes to wall décor but a multitude of small items on a wall can make a 1 BHK interior appear cluttered. Instead try one or two large artworks or wall installations that sweep across the length of the wall. The same design rule applies for area rugs as well. Choose one large rug that fills most of the space like the seating area.
  
  
• While trying to avoid too much or harsh lighting, make sure you have a well-lit space. Layer ambient, task and accent lighting at different heights. Bring in as much natural light as possible. If you can, install tall sliding windows in place of short ones and try not to place furniture next to the window that blocks the view and light.
  
  
• Don’t push all your seating or free-standing furniture against walls to make space in the centre. Counter to popular belief, leaving a little gap between the seating and walls can actually make the living room look bigger.
  
  
• Avoid using short curtains even for windows. Place your curtain rods or other hardware as close to the ceiling as possible and use drapes that reach the floor. This gives the appearance of higher ceilings in your 1 BHK interior design.

• Avoid filling rooms with excessive free-standing furniture instead go in for custom built-in storage where possible.
  
  
• Kitchens in a 1BHK house design tend to be small. Not paying enough attention to the kitchen layout and storage is a big mistake we make. Modular kitchen can be custom designed to suit your layout, making the best use of the space.
  
  
• Don’t miss out on utilizing wall niches and corners in small bathrooms to add sufficient storage.