In a small space you need not be trendy and worry about decor

I think an older building can have charm and character

But you don't have to worry about the outside

Maybe an old plant urn by your door with plants and a welcome steak in the urn

I think you need a few comfortable areas like a sitting area, chair ottoman table lamp

Less furniture is a better choice don't worry about haven seat for every friend it will rarely happen

Make a choice on a smaller couch or 2 chairs with ottomans simple pieces are timeless and go the distance accent pillows and the throw carpet pull the room together

Have fun

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An area rug defines spaces

No dressers they take up too much space use your closet

firstly, try smaller furniture. it looks too crowded. the bedroom looks like a good size though.

you need to find smaller couches. adding decor with those will just look like too much. stick to wall shelves and add some decor on there like vases and random things. dont add decor to your tables or other furniture, keep most of it off the floor. don't decorate too much. itll look crowded. also... try mirrors. they make the room seem bigger!

I think youtube would be the best place to go for something like that, theres many people that show you cool DIY ways to decorate your apartment/house/room, check out this video of Andreas Choice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS6TW8_aZB4

basically if you're too lazy to watch it, she makes a black board out of a picture frame, a DIY room divider

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9QjnTNRn9A

in this video she makes DIY shelves which look really cute btw

and the last video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugCJVhrdCK0

macbarbie07 show you ways to spice up your room