How to maximise space in a smaller home.

Just as a narrow lot home makes full use of space on a small lot, there are also ways you can maximise space inside your new home to achieve even greater design functionality. The following are some useful tips for maximising space in every room of your home;

FIRST THINGS FIRST, DECLUTTER
The first – and perhaps most obvious – step to maximising space in your home is to declutter. Decluttering involves ridding your home of unnecessary positions in order to create more space. A good way to start the decluttering process is to keep the objects that “spark joy” and toss the ones that lack meaning. Along with creating a more spacious and liveable home, decluttering also invites a host of psychological benefits, such as lowered stress and enhanced focus.

LAUNDRY  
Laundries are never very spacious, but you can create more floor space by stacking appliances such as washers and dryers on top of each other and installing a retractable drying rack and wall hanging laundry basket, rather than having free standing ones.

BEDROOM
You can do away with the need for a bulky wardrobe by opting for hanging racks for your clothes. And choosing a bed with under-base storage can provide plenty of space for extra blankets, doonas, pillows and more.

BATHROOM
Eliminating the bathtub is the easiest way to create more space, but if you still like a good soak, you can put the shower over the bath to save room. An even better way to maximise space is to turn your bathroom into a wet room, doing away with the need for a shower screen and installing water resistant storage units and shelves.

KITCHEN
If your kitchen is narrower than average, place all of your main furniture on one side of the room to create the illusion of space and keep all your appliances together at one end so people aren’t constantly having to edge past one another to reach them. You can also opt for smaller appliances and build them into the wall so they aren’t occupying valuable floor space.

DINING ROOM
Opting for a slimline, drop-leaf dining table and armless chairs can help to maximise space in a smaller dining area, along with using corner cabinets for china and crystal and a strategically placed mirror to create the illusion of space.

LIVING ROOM
You can make more room in your living room by adopting a minimalist approach, avoiding large overstuffed furniture and opting for dual purpose items such as ottomans which can serve as tables or seats. Sofas with drawers, coffee tables with shelves and wall mounted entertainment units are also good ways to maximise space.

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