It’s time to steal back some space in your home
While owning a small place may seem limiting, it doesn’t mean that it has to be cramped. If you’re looking to maximise your cosy little space, roll up your sleeves and check out our easy yet affordable room expanding tricks for your next house renovation.
1. Declutter
In a small space, everything counts so make sure that your place is well organised and, most importantly, free from any clutter. Decluttering your house doesn’t mean you have to adopt the minimalist look, but keeping surfaces and walls free from too many decorations will definitely help your place feel more spacious. Need some tips for downsizing? Here is how.
2. Use mirrors
Although most of us have a good idea on where to hang a mirror, they’re often times far more versatile than we initially think. This is especially true for small places, as mirrors can create an optical illusion and brilliantly boost the sense of space in a house. Moreover, they play a big role in your place lighting as they make the most of the light within your interior spaces in order to shrink your energy bills. Clever, right?
3. Play with colour
While your favourite colour might be black, decorating your place with dark furniture isn’t a good idea. Using a dark, heavy and matt furniture can contribute to your place look hampered, so opt for bright and glossy surfaces instead.
4. Clever furniture
One of the biggest challenges every small place owner faces is choosing the right furniture. Tiny spaces can quickly become overwhelmed by disproportionately sized appliance, so stay away from over-scaled furniture and go for multifunctional pieces instead. Those can include things like convertible chair beds, fitted wardrobes and storage pouffes. You might be also interested in see-through pieces which won’t only make your room feel bigger, but will also add a touch of sophistication to your home décor.
5. Statement piece
Owning a small place? We have good news for you – going for the fearless statement pieces can also help with boosting the space. For example, you can replace multiple chairs with the boldly shaped and hued sofa that was on your radar for ages to control the clutter and generate a “wow” factor.
