8 Stylish Decorating Ideas for Small Florida Condos

From beachfront vacation homes to big-city high-rises, condos are popular real estate investments for short-term rental owners in Florida. While condos offer many benefits that make them appealing investments, including more affordable purchase prices than larger properties, they usually have one significant problem — a lack of space

If you’re fed up with the cramped quarters in your condo and want to maximize its space without sacrificing a stylish design — you’ve come to the right place! Keep reading to get some space-saving Florida condo decorating ideas from our local team of interior decorators.

Small Florida Condo Decorating Ideas: Tips to Stylishly Maximize Space in Your Florida Condo

1. Select a Light, Neutral Color Scheme

First and foremost, creating the illusion of space in tight quarters, like a condo, starts with selecting the right colors for the walls and furniture. 

When choosing a color palette for your Florida condo, light, neutral colors — like white, beige, light gray, and even soft pastels — are generally the best shades for walls and large furniture pieces. Consider white cabinets in the kitchen, a beige sofa in the living room, and a fluffy, cream comforter in the bedroom, and incorporate small “pops” of color through decor and accessories.

2. Utilize Vertical Space-Saving Solutions

Though the layout of your new condo might not allow a lot of space to move furniture “out” — that doesn’t mean you can’t move “up!”. Taking advantage of vertical space in a small condo is key — not only will vertical pieces draw the eyes toward the ceiling, making the space appear larger, but it will maximize much-needed storage space in your small condo.

Floating shelves in the bedrooms, tall bookshelves that reach the ceiling in the living room, and wall-mounted cabinets above the bathroom toilet, are exceptional examples of vertical, space-saving solutions. You can even stack appliances, like washer-dryer units, in a laundry cabinet and use tall, slim appliances, like refrigerators and ovens, to make the most of your kitchen space.

3. Incorporate Multifunctional Furniture Pieces

In addition to incorporating tall, slim furniture, selecting multifunctional furniture pieces is also a brilliant way to save space in a small condo.

For example, consider a lift-top coffee table with built-in storage for the living room, a couch that can be converted into a bed to sleep more people, a storage ottoman in the bedroom or living room, or a loft bed in one of the bedrooms with space for a dresser or desk underneath. 

4. Maximize Natural Light Sources

Since condos share walls with other units, they usually only have a few windows. That said, maximizing the natural light created by the limited number of windows in your condo is key! Natural light is one of the most crucial tools interior designers use to make small spaces appear larger — especially in reliably sunny locations, like Florida!

Instead of covering your condo’s windows with dark, heavy drapes or shades, consider selecting light, gauzy window treatments that allow the sun to filter in and eliminate the need for artificial lighting. Sheer curtains offer plenty of privacy without restricting your condo’s (already limited) natural light sources.

5. Add Decorative Depth with Reflective Mirrors

Want to know an interior decorator’s secret tip for making small spaces appear larger? Mirrors!

Mirrors reflect natural light, so when strategically placed opposite of windows, they become like a “second window” and create the illusion of more space. You can hang a large mirror on the wall above a sofa or bed or as a statement piece or create a collage with mirrors and artwork to incorporate these reflective surfaces more subtly. Even a mirrored coffee table, end table, or dresser is a great addition to make a modern Florida living room or bedroom appear larger!

6. Create an Open-Concept Floor Plan

While it might not be possible to tear down existing walls in your Florida condo, creating an open-concept design instead of “closing off” rooms with bulky furniture is a great alternative to free up space in a crowded condo.

One subtle way to create an open-concept floor plan is to use consistent flooring throughout your condo and to define rooms with rugs or furniture placement instead. For example, the living room can be distinctly separated from the kitchen and dining space with a slim couch and armchair angled around a sleek coffee table with a patterned rug underneath — no walls required!

7. Select Furniture Made from Natural Materials

Decorating a Florida condo with natural materials is an excellent choice to highlight the state’s natural beauty. As a bonus, many natural furniture pieces are sustainable and long-lasting!

Select fabrics like cotton and linen for your couches, bedspreads, and window treatments, and consider decorating with furniture made from wood, like cypress, pine, or bamboo. Many natural materials also have a neutral color palette, which matches the overall aesthetic of Florida decor and can help make a small condo appear larger.

8. Incorporate Coastal Decor and Artwork

Regardless of the size of your condo, let your creativity shine by incorporating sophisticated artwork and lovely furnishings into the design. Decor pieces can include decorative pillows, indoor plants, and nautical- or ocean-inspired accessories. The decorative pieces you choose will depend on the look, feel, and style you want to achieve in your Florida condo.

If you’re looking for decorating inspiration for your Florida condo, read through this list of modern Florida interior design ideas curated by our team of professional Florida decorators!

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