How You Can Make More Space in Your Home

With property prices on the rise, lots of people find themselves in homes that are too small for them. While you may not be able to move right now, there are ways you can maximise the space in your home, without the expense of building an extension. Here are some simple things you can do today.

Build vertical storage

If you are short on space, you should aim to build vertical storage in your home. For example, if you need more garage storage, you can build a platform above your car, which can be used to store big, bulky items, or boxes. Inside your home, consider opting for tall, vertical shelving that goes all the way to the ceiling, rather than vertical units.

Declutter

The best way you can make more space at home is to keep things minimalistic. Some common items that can be decluttered include:

• Books – instead of keeping hold of books, get a library card and return them once read
• CDs and DVDs – switch to digital media to save space
• Clothing – a capsule wardrobe makes it easier to get dressed in the morning, so try to cut your wardrobe down to the basics
• Decorative items – too many decorative items in your home can simply make it look cluttered and take up useable space
• Kitchen gadgets – many people don’t use half the gadgets in their kitchen, so consider donating things you haven’t used for a long time

If you don’t want to get rid of stuff, then consider putting it in storage, so you can still take things out when you need them. 

Rethink your floor plan

Opening up rooms and creating more of an open plan layout can be a good way to make more space. Walls that aren’t load-bearing can often be easily removed by a builder, and you then have a lot more useable space, without walls in the way. For example, a combined kitchen and dining room will often give you much more space than the two individual rooms. If nothing else, your rooms will feel much bigger.

Even in small houses and flats, there are ways to make the space look and feel bigger. You can create rooms that are free of clutter and junk, so feel light and spacious, as well as having plenty of storage, so you have a place for all your stuff. Follow the tips above and you can make the most of the space you have.