At Home With POPSUGAR: How I Hosted a Lavish Brunch in My 500-Square-Foot Apartment

It doesn't matter how much or how little seating you have in your home; what matters is how you space things out. I personally think the cozier, the better, which worked perfectly in my small apartment. We munched on appetizers around the kitchen island before moving to the table that housed a floral oasis! And while the table was full, we still had plenty of room to move around and relax.

To brighten up the space and make it feel more open, I mixed and matched my tableware. For example, this combination from Williams Sonoma and Anthropologie would work fabulous together, especially if you paired it with a basic gold charger plate underneath. Don't be afraid to use bold colours!

Whether you'll be enjoying a little bubbly or not during brunch, sipping your drink of choice out of champagne flutes gives it a fun and sophisticated feel. Once again, depending on the vibe of your brunch, I think it's always fun to mix and match flute patterns to match your colour scheme.

To save on space, make a small drink station in your kitchen where you can get your guests their beverages of choice. This will help eliminate any unwanted bottles or containers taking up space on the brunch table.

Although it's not your traditional party favour, planting succulents for your guests and making that the place seating can be such a fun and unique touch. Not only do you get to customise your gifts to your guest, it then pre-assigns seating and will help everyone avoid scrambling around a small space for a seat. Plus, you guests get to take that plant home and remember that fun day for a while.

Something that was important to me during this brunch was to make it feel tropical and full of flowers and fruits, but what do I do with all of this when the brunch was over? Another great gift to your guests is to send each of them home with a few beautiful flowers and fruits you bought for the brunch!

I recommend getting a round table in a small space so that everyone can see each other and easily chat. Round tables also fit nicely in smaller spaces and allow for more room to get up and move around when needed.

When it comes to the tablescape, I started with setting the tableware exactly how I wanted, and since my brunch focussed on finger foods, there was no need for silverware (a huge space-saver!). Once the plates were set where I wanted them, I placed the flowers all over the table (tip: just try not to make it looked too staged). I then placed fruit in the middle of the table around the champagne for everyone to pick at and eat, some of which I cut and some I left whole.

Flowers do wonders for brightening up a small space. They can light up a room and help guests feel like their outside in the fresh Spring air. Pick out whatever you think will complement your tableware and home. Let your brunch be your brunch, so rock your style with confidence. Who doesn't love a home full of fresh flowers?