How to get more space in your home

No matter your home or location, space is always going to play a large part and it’s ever-important to maximise what’s available to you. Whether you live in a city flat, a two-bedroom semi or a large detached country home, utilising space is the best way to improve comfort in your property. However, this presents a problem to many homeowners who can’t manage their space effectively.

Of course, with a smaller home this is made even more difficult and the need to maximise potential space is greater. Turning a cramped room into a comfy and cosy area can be a challenge, but don’t shirk from it.

With the seven tips below you can find the top ways of maximising space in your home:

Using the walls

Of course, if you don’t have the means or funds to go expanding your home, it’s important to make the most of what’s at your disposal. Your walls and doors won’t be moving anywhere so build shelves or add hooks so you can find a home for items that would otherwise be on the floor throughout your home.

Multifunctional furniture

If you’re limited for space, the last thing you want is immovable bulky furniture in the lounge or kitchen. One way to resolve this problem is to invest in multifunctional furniture to maximise space potential. Ideas include a sofa bed, folding kitchen table and beds with storage capabilities. All of these are excellent ways to make the most from limited space in your home.

Using natural light

Light is the perfect way to give the impression of more space, creating a fantastic illusion. So how can you embrace natural light? Opening your curtains every morning is a starter. Meanwhile, mirrors are also a brilliant idea as they reflect natural light around your home. Large, long mirrors are best at doing this, especially in a living room or bedroom.

The colour scheme

The colour scheme is always an important factor when it comes to space, and lighter colours are best at creating the illusion of more room. Whether it’s white, cream, yellow or light shades of blue, you can make your rooms appear larger with their help. Darker colours do have their benefits though, but think carefully before applying this decoration.

Use the hammer
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Of course, this will be determined by your budget and the possibilities available to you, but never be afraid to open up space in your home by knocking down walls. Removing the walls between your kitchen and dining room is a fantastic way to create a spacious kitchen/diner. Of course, when it comes to this kind of home improvement it is always best to seek professional advice first and in some cases can be more cost effective to use the services of a reputable company rather than tackle the job alone.

Storage

Of course, if you have a smaller property then you’ll be all too aware how important storage is. Of course, the above mentioned multifunctional furniture is one excellent way of tackling the issue, but other options include fitted sliding wardrobes. They can be fit into the corner of your bedroom, giving you as much floor space as possible and can even hep deal with awkward alcoves or sloping ceilings.

The floor

Last but not least on your checklist for maximising space in the home, is the flooring. Consider using the same or similar flooring throughout your home as this is another great way to give the illusion of space. Laminate flooring throughout the downstairs of your home can give an impression of one long flow.

Remember, utilising space effectively doesn’t have to be a daunting process. There are many ways to maximise space potential and one of the biggest factors in your success will be organisation. With plenty of storage you can reinforce the idea of space.

Other parts of your home can help with the space issue too such as the shed or garage. A tumble dryer, washing machine or even freezer can be positioned in the garage so long as there’s electricity, and this will give you more room in the kitchen.

Tom

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