These days, you can see almost everything shrinking – phones, computers, cars, even homes. While the reduction in size may be okay for some things, when it comes to homes and homes with kids, space is something we all look for. Sadly however, we cannot always get what we want, so the best solution would be to rethink your small living space and find a way to make it work for you and your family.
How do you create more space when there is not to be had? The trick is not in enlarging your living space but rather in reducing clutter, using smart furniture that are dual purpose, and being creative about storage units. Here are some ideas that may prove useful in this situation:
Subtract not add – one of the reasons why spaces get cramped, especially homes that are rather small, is due to the accumulation of items over the years. For you to be able to create more space for your family, you need to remove the items that are no longer essential or useful, and sell or throw these out. Resist the urge to buy more bulky items for your home, and instead opt for space saving ones that you can find in many stores around you, and even online.
Replace single use items with multi-use ones – there are many things in our homes that only serve one purpose, and are eating space as such. In order for you to create the kind of space you need for your small home, and for you to give your kids some room to move around, try looking for furnishings that serve a dual purpose instead of only one. For instance, instead of using a bulky couch, why not look for a couch that has drawers underneath it for storage? How about a coffee table with built-in book shelves? How about a bed frame that also has drawers underneath it and even a bookcase for a headboard?
Use your walls – many homes have walls that are bare and do not serve much of a purpose other than to separate one room from another. You can utilize these walls to create more space for you and your kids to move about by creating spaces in and on them that can hold your knick-knacks, picture frames, decorations, and many more. Install hanging shelves that can hold your family photo frames and collectibles instead of having a floor to ceiling bookcase for this, or even a sideboard, or a curio. You can even find uniquely designed hanging shelves that can be installed in corners.
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