3 Ways to Make the Most of the Available Space in Your Home
If you have items that you just can’t part with or if you’re just simply trying to make the most of your space, here are three ways to use the space in your home in a smarter way.
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The majority of people feel like there’s never enough space in their home, whether it’s a small or large home— it seems as if we always want more. Decluttering your home is the top advice that’s always given to help create more space, and this can be done by selling or giving away unused items. However, if you have items that you just can’t part with or if you’re just simply trying to make the most of your space, here are three ways to use the space in your home in a smarter way.
#1: Double-Duty Furniture
Pieces of furniture that serve more than one purpose are a great way to make use of the space in your home and to make it more efficient. The good news is that double-duty furniture is also very stylish these days, so you don’t have to sacrifice style for spa cleaning and efficiency.
• Storage Bench, Coffee Table, or Sofa
The basic furniture in your living room can secretly be a storage area as well. Some sofas allow you to lift the cushions to store things such as blankets/throws and extra pillows. You can even find coffee tables and benches with removable tops that allow you to store various items.
• Sofa Bed/Sleeper Sofa
For tiny studio apartments, sofa beds (sometimes referred to as sleeper sofas) are perfect for such a small space. Studio apartments are apartments that typically have everything in one room (living area, kitchen, and sleeping area), so it’s important to make this small space as efficient as possible, without the clutter. In this case, a sofa bed is perfect because it doubles as a sofa (during the day) and a bed (at night).
• Kitchen Island
Your living room and bedroom aren’t the only places where you may need to preserve space. Even if you have a larger house, you may still want to make the most of your space and improve efficiency, and an island if your kitchen can help make your kitchen more efficient. Kitchen islands add additional countertop space, and they can also be built to include drawers and cabinets, a sink and dishwasher, or an oven and stove top.
#2: Make the Most of Wall Space
Walls aren’t just for hanging pictures and decorations— there are more clever ways to utilize your wall space while also keeping it stylish. One of the best examples is mounting your smart TV on a wall, rather than sitting it on top of something.
• Shelves
Both bookshelves and floating shelves (shelves attached to the wall, rather than standing) are great ways to make the most of your wall space. Shelves can be used to hold more than just books— although this is very convenient if you’re an avid reader— but your shelves can also hold your home decor items and be a part of your decor. They can also be used in any room of your home.
• Murphy Bed
Like a sofa bed, a Murphy bed is designed to take up as little space as possible by being put away. Murphy beds are designed to fold into a closet space against the wall. This is also an option for those living in a studio apartment or other small space. Murphy beds are often sold as full units that include storage underneath the bed (so it turns into a closet when folded up) and shelving units on either side.
#3: Residential Elevators
Installing an elevator in your home may seem like it will take up more space rather than save you space, but you’re probably thinking of elevators in commercial buildings. These elevators are bigger because they can transport more people at one time, but residential elevators typically hold only one person at any given time. These types of elevators are typically installed right next to an existing staircase, making this a simple and efficient way to allow your home to accommodate those with mobility issues.
A residential elevator from
Pneumatic Vacuum
Elevators uses a sleek design so that it takes
up the least amount of space possible in your
home. Adding an elevator in a multi-story home
prepares your home for you if you plan to age in
place.
No matter how small (or big) your
home is, there’s always something you can do to
maximize your space. Making the most of your
space helps give it a clean, minimalist look, as
both small and large spaces can become easily
cluttered. At the same time, this increases
efficiency, allowing you to live stress-free in
your home.