For those of us who live in smaller homes, knowing how to make the most of the space we have available is a crucial skill. How we live our lives shouldn’t be dictated by the size of our living spaces, but unfortunately, we can often feel hampered and disadvantaged if we have less room than we need.
If space has become an issue in your home and you desperately need to make some more, don’t despair. With some careful planning and creative thinking, creating space can be relatively easily. We’ve put together a guide with some top tips on doing just that. Check it out below.
Think About Using External Storage
It can be easy to stockpile possessions that hold sentimental value, even if we don’t have much use for them in everyday life. While one or two of these aren’t usually a problem, especially if they are something small scale like jewellery or a photograph, there can be an issue when they start to amass or if they if are particularly large.
For small homes especially, staying on top of these possessions is vital if we want to keep our homes free from mess and clutter. Consider renting an external self-storage unit to store your things safely out of sight. Safestore offer a wide range of different unit sizes and styles, with locations all over the UK. Check out what they’ve got to offer, you’re sure to find something that will help free up some space in your home.
Think About Your Furniture
We all need furniture in our homes, be it beds, sofas, or chairs. However, these can often be the most space-consuming items in the house and can dominate small rooms or living spaces.
Using multifunctional furniture can be a fantastic way to mitigate some of the space-intensive drawbacks to having furniture in our homes. Many pieces come with in-built storage, giving us extra storage options without having to forgo that big, comfy bed.
They style and design of the furniture you choose is important too. Go for exposed-leg furniture, this can clear up floor space and work to create a cleaner, more spacious look.
Use The Walls
Walls are often forgotten spaces in our homes. However, they present a unique storage opportunity that can effectively free up extra space. Install shelves or bookcases to instantly give yourself more options. Any wall space can be used for this, including those in the living room, kitchen, and on the space above door frames.
Get creative, it doesn’t need to be just artwork and books that are stored on the walls. Hooks can be installed quickly and easily and can be used to hang just about anything, from jackets and clothes to cooking utensils.
Create The Illusion of Space
Sometimes, creating the illusion of space can be just as effective as the real thing. The best way to achieve this is through the careful manipulation of light and colour. Mirrors are a fantastic way to creating a sense of room and spaciousness, hang these at strategic points throughout the home to maximise their effect.
Bringing more natural light into your home will also make it seem bigger, while also offering you a number of physical and mental health benefits.
Conclusion
Living in a messy, cluttered home can be bad for us. It can increase stress and lead to feelings of worry and anxiety. Avoid this risk by maximising the space in your home. Use external storage, pick the right furniture, utilise space on the walls, and manipulate light and colour in your home and you will soon be creating space.
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