Growing families, rising house prices and the stress of moving are all challenges facing modern homeowners.
Many are keen not to move to a new house, but want more space for their loved ones, hobbies, pets or for other reasons.
Extending your home can be an expensive and time-consuming endeavour, so check out these ideas to help you make your home more spacious without undertaking a major project.
Declutter Your Home
An easy solution to help make your home look larger is to get rid of any unneeded furniture and general clutter. Home styling influencers like Marie Kondo offer a range of tricks to help you to get rid of anything that you really don’t need and make space for you and your family to have fun and make memories in.
Be Clever With Your Storage
After you’ve decluttered your home, you can think about how you store your belongings and find ways to save yourself space. For example, if you have freestanding wardrobes and chests, then you might want to consider installing fitted storage spaces that will save you space. These solutions give you as much storage space as traditional furniture, but because they’re fitted flush to your walls, they take up less room. They also make the design of your home more cohesive, so that it looks more stylish and has the space you need.
Convert Your Basement
A great way to add space to your home is to convert the storage rooms, like your basement or loft, into functional spaces you and your family can enjoy. London-based houseUP has the skills and expertise to transform any basement into a beautiful room that can be used as a study, bedroom, or living room. This company has extensive experience undertaking basement and roofing conversions in Greenwich, Chiswick and further afield, so you’ll know that you’re in safe hands if you choose to collaborate with them.
Multipurpose Furniture Can Save A Lot Of Space
Your furniture will probably take up the most room in your home, so consider what items you could use for more than one purpose. For example, if you have a sturdy ottoman that can act as a coffee table until you want to put your feet up, then this will save you a considerable amount of space in your living room. Alternatively, in your kitchen you could use a kitchen island as dining table when you’re not cooking, saving you space and creating a modern atmosphere.
Savvy Decorating Can Make Your Home Look More Spacious
If you’re keen to quickly transform your home, then try redecorating and using these tips to make your space look larger than it is. Keeping your space light and using pale, neutral colours is just one simple way you can make your house look much more welcoming and inviting, as well as spacious and open. Mirrors are also a great, trendy solution for making your home look larger than it is, as they reflect the empty space, so consider hanging several mirrors strategically throughout your property.
