# Whimsical Pastel Decor The Compact Interior of This 45 Sq. M Apartment is Stunning By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-interior References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2014/04/07/functional-interior-designed-soothing-pastel-colours-moscow/) & [int2architecture.ru](http://int2architecture.ru/main.html) Decorating small apartments is no easy feat; decorating 45 square meter apartments is even harder (and almost unheard of), but as you can see, the compact interior proved to be an invisible barrier for this gorgeous pastel haven. Designed using a palette of colors fit for a soothing watercolor art piece, this compact interior was transformed into a [playful and chic abode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onda-apartment) by design firm Int2 architecture in Moscow, Russia. Being able to add a whole lot to this 45 sq. m apartment, the architects did an amazing job filling up the space with [smart storage solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon), pastel colors (like pale pink, mint green and a dusty yellow) and a mix of textures and patterns. The tiny home includes a living room, a kitchen, a sleeping room and a balcony. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Small Space Decorating:** Opportunity for innovative solutions to maximize functionality and aesthetics in small apartments. - **Pastel Interior Design:** Growing demand for soothing and playful pastel color palettes in interior design for a calming and stylish atmosphere. - **Smart Storage Solutions:** Rising need for creative and efficient storage options in compact living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for designers to specialize in creating functional and visually appealing small apartment interiors. - **Home Decor:** Increasing market for pastel-themed home decor products and accessories to cater to the growing demand. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Demand for compact and multi-functional furniture pieces that optimize space in small apartments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eclectic Paris Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-asa.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Whimsical Vibrantly Decorated Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-vasilkova.md) - [Vibrant Milanese Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanese-apartment.md) - [Compact Reimagined Paris Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergre-paris-ix.md) - [Playful Apartment Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onda-apartment.md) - [Retro-Rich Kraków Apartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krakw-apartment.md) - [Compact Living Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-ann.md)