Revive Designer Featured in The Spruce on Small-Space Design Trends for Apartments
Rachel Simpson, Senior Interior Designer at Revive Design and Renovation, was featured in a The Spruce article about the small-space design trends shaping apartments right now.
Small spaces require a different kind of design thinking. In apartments, condos, and compact homes, every choice has to work harder — not only visually, but functionally. The best rooms feel open, calm, and intentional without sacrificing storage or everyday comfort.
That idea was recently explored in The Spruce in the article 4 Small-Space Trends Taking Over Apartments Right Now, According to Designers, where designers shared the details that are becoming more popular in homes where space is limited.
Small-Space Design Is Becoming More Integrated
One of the biggest shifts is the move toward storage that feels built into the design rather than added as an afterthought. Instead of relying only on visible shelving, bulky storage pieces, or fold-away solutions, homeowners are looking for rooms where storage, display, and function work together naturally.
Rachel’s perspective points to a more elevated approach to apartment design. Storage does not have to feel purely practical or hidden away. When done well, it can become part of the architecture of the room, helping the space feel more cohesive and complete.
Custom built-ins, integrated wall systems, hidden cabinets, and multifunctional pieces can all help a smaller home feel more efficient without making it feel crowded. The goal is not simply to fit more into the room, but to make the room feel better organized and easier to live in.
Small-Space Trends
Making Small Rooms Feel Calm, Not Clinical
The article also highlights a shift away from stark white interiors. While white has often been used to make small rooms feel larger, softer neutrals and muted earthy tones can create depth without overwhelming the space.
For small spaces, the right palette can make a room feel more grounded and comfortable. Rather than creating a flat, all-white box, layered neutrals can add warmth while still keeping the room visually open.
Designing Small Spaces With Intention
The strongest small-space design choices are the ones that solve real problems without making the home feel overly practical or crowded. Built-ins, flexible furniture, mirrors, glass, softer finishes, and thoughtful details can all help an apartment feel more spacious and more personal.
For Revive Design and Renovation, this reflects a larger design principle: every home should be shaped around how people actually live. Whether the project is a compact apartment, a kitchen renovation, a bathroom remodel, or a full-home transformation, the goal is to create spaces that feel beautiful, useful, and intentional.
Small-space design is not about giving things up. It is about making each choice count.
