Small Apartment Furniture Ideas for Hamilton Condos: Sizes, Layouts and Storage
To make a small apartment feel bigger, choose furniture on raised legs, a storage bed instead of a dresser, a rug big enough for the front legs of the seating, and one statement piece. Measure the elevator and every door before you buy.
Key takeaways
- Measure the route first: elevator, hallways and every door, not just the room.
- Choose pieces on raised legs; seeing floor underneath makes a room feel larger.
- Let furniture work twice: a storage bed can replace a dresser.
- Size the rug up, not down; a tiny rug makes a room look smaller.
- Book the condo elevator and tell the store your building's delivery rules.
How do you furnish a small apartment?
Choose fewer, better-sized pieces. Pick furniture on raised legs so you can see the floor, a storage bed instead of a dresser, and a rug big enough for at least the front legs of the seating. Keep walkways clear, let one statement piece take the attention, and measure the elevator, hallways and doors before you buy anything.
Which furniture sizes suit a small apartment?
| Piece | Size | Why it suits a small space |
|---|---|---|
| Grey single storage bed | Takes a 90 x 200 cm mattress | Storage base; slim enough for a den or small second bedroom |
| Royal blue or pink storage bed | Takes a 120 x 200 cm mattress | More room than a single, less floor than a queen |
| Black coffee table | 120 x 60 x 50 cm | Narrow depth keeps the walkway clear |
| Shell-back accent chair | 90 x 90 x 80 cm | A second seat on gold legs, lighter than a second sofa |
| Fireplace TV stand | 180 x 40 x 50 cm | A TV unit and a fireplace in one 40 cm deep piece |
| Navy Turkish rug | 200 x 300 cm | Sized for a small living room or under a bed |
Bed sizes above are mattress sizes; ask us for the outer size of the frame before you measure the room. Our taupe sofa is 220 x 90 x 80 cm, a standard three-seat length, so check it against your wall with our sofa size guide.
How do you lay out a small living room?
- Put the sofa along the longest wall, facing the TV or window.
- Add one chair at an angle instead of a second sofa.
- Leave about 45 cm between the sofa and the coffee table, and 75 to 90 cm for walkways. Our coffee table size guide explains the sizing.
- Choose a rug large enough for at least the front legs of the sofa and chair; a small floating rug shrinks the room.
- Mount the TV, or choose a slim, low stand, to keep the floor and sightlines clear.
In an open-plan condo, float the sofa with its back to the kitchen and let the rug mark the living zone. Our living room layout ideas include a small-room and an open-plan layout.
Which storage ideas work best?
- A storage bed: bedding, luggage and seasonal clothes go under the mattress, so you may not need a dresser. See our storage bed pros and cons.
- Go vertical: tall, narrow shelves and wall hooks use height instead of floor.
- Hide the clutter: baskets and lidded boxes on shelves look calmer than open piles.
- Behind the door: over-the-door hooks and racks for coats, towels and shoes.
- Under the window: a low bench with storage gives a seat and a cupboard.
How do you make a small room look bigger?
- Light and mid tones for the walls and the largest pieces.
- A mirror opposite or beside a window to bounce light around.
- Curtains hung high and wide, close to the ceiling and past the window frame.
- One statement piece, such as a velvet-look bed or a patterned rug, rather than many.
- Clear walkways, so you never have to squeeze past furniture.
How do you fit a bedroom into a small space?
Leave about 60 cm (24 in) to walk around the bed and open doors and drawers. A 90 x 200 cm single or 120 x 200 cm bed leaves more floor than a queen, and a storage base adds space without adding furniture. Use wall lights or narrow nightstands, and keep the bed away from the radiator and the window.
How do you get furniture into a condo?
- Check your building's rules: many condos ask residents to book the service elevator for a set time, and some ask for paperwork from the delivery company. Your property manager or concierge will know.
- Measure the route: the elevator door and cab (width, depth and height), the hallways and your unit door.
- Compare with your furniture: check each piece's depth and height, not just its width, and ask whether it comes in parts.
- Tell us when you book: share the elevator booking time and any building rules.
- Clear a path inside the unit from the door to each room.
Our furniture delivery guide explains how delivery works inside Hamilton, and our guide to furnishing a new home has a full moving-day checklist.
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Plan your small space with us in Hamilton
Bring your floor plan, elevator measurements and a photo of your rooms to Home Centre Green, 110 Lancing Dr, Unit 2, Hamilton, ON L8W 3A1, with free parking outside. Our free design consultation can help you choose pieces that fit.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I make a small apartment look bigger?
Choose furniture on raised legs so you can see the floor, keep large pieces in light or mid tones, and use a rug big enough for the front legs of the seating. Keep walkways clear, mount the TV or use a slim stand, add a mirror opposite a window, and let one statement piece take the attention.
What size sofa fits a small living room?
Measure the wall and the walkways first. A common guide is a sofa about two thirds the length of the wall, with about 45 cm to the coffee table and 75 to 90 cm for walkways. In a very small room, one sofa and an accent chair often fit better than two sofas.
Is a storage bed good for a small apartment?
Yes. A storage bed keeps bedding, luggage and seasonal clothes under the mattress, so you may not need a dresser or extra closet space. It also keeps the floor under the bed clear of boxes, which makes the room look tidier and easier to clean.
How do I get furniture delivered to a condo?
Check your building's rules first. Many condos ask residents to book the service elevator for a time slot, and some ask for paperwork from the delivery company. Measure the elevator door and cab, tell the store about the booking when you arrange delivery, and clear a path inside your unit.
What bed size suits a small bedroom?
Leave at least about 60 cm (24 in) to walk around the bed and open drawers or doors. In a small room, a 90 x 200 cm single or a 120 x 200 cm bed leaves more floor space than a queen, and a storage base adds space without adding furniture.
Home Centre Green Design Team
The team behind our Hamilton showroom. We help customers choose Turkish-made sofas, beds and carpets every day, and we write these guides to answer the questions we hear most in store.
