1. Choose your color scheme wisely When considering small apartment decorating ideas, the first thing you need to do is choose a viable paint color for the walls. Although, it may seem like bright and dark colors appear more functional, trust us when we say, what you need are neutrals and light colors instead. You see light colors, especially white, beige, and other shades of the rainbow that run alongside the hues of a white palette actually make the room feel bigger. According to the reflective property of colors , light colors reflect the brightness from your lamps, natural light, etc. thus creating an illusion of larger floor space. This philosophy is further reincarnated in your furniture and home décor as well. The lighter shades you choose for your pieces, the larger your room feels. Even though small apartments have the limited square footage, the subtle hues actually add to their overall space value. Consider a white or beige flooring (tiles or carpeting as you ple...