How to Utilize Small Spaces

I n 2017, the sales of tiny homes rose by 67%. If you are one of these buyers, or if you plan to be, you must know how to utilize small spaces. If you don’t, no worries! We can give you tips and ideas that will help you utilize small spaces in your new home.

1. Buy a Platform Bed

Consider raising your bed significantly if you want to make the most of every inch of floor space in your bedroom. A platform structure allows for additional storage underneath the bed, as these handy holes are the right size for pull-out baskets, which can be used to store everything from clothing, to machinery, to gadgets, and souvenirs. If you have anything in your home that doesn’t have an assigned space, this is where you can keep it.

2. Buy a Convertible Table

Even if it has your pet cat’s face on it, no lap tray can compensate for the lack of a dining table! Instead, go for innovative convertible furniture, like a double-duty coffee table, which simply raises to the proper dining height. Some of them even have a useful storage area on the interior.

3. Use Moving Storage

Working from home is growing increasingly popular, but you don't need a full-fledged office to do it. A handy pull-down cabinet may tick all the boxes in a tiny home, with space for documents, a notepad, and a few pencils. Hang a fold-up chair nearby, and you've got yourself the tiniest (but practical) home office on the block!

4. Plant Vertically

If you don't have much area for a garden, attach crates or planters to the exterior wall to grow flowers, herbs, or even vegetables. It's a simple method to disguise unsightly bricks or a fence while also adding color and energy to a drab area. This looks great on balconies and can be used almost anywhere you wish.

5. Build Lots of Storage

When designing a new bathroom or kitchen, keep in mind that you may incorporate openings and shelves into different locations. This technique, however, may be utilized anyplace in the house and not just the bathroom when a nook or crevice has to be filled. Custom-made shelves can be installed in alcoves and under eaves, or flat-pack pieces can be assembled and slotted in.

6. Make Hanging Boxes on Walls

Use hanging boxes to create a feature wall with storage that you can arrange in any way you like. It will serve as a focal point as well as a place to store books and show accessories. When the color palette is neutral, rooms look larger, so going bold with your storage display will really make it stand out. Not only will you be able to decorate a wall, but you will also have a lot more storage space than you did before.

7. Use Concealed Storage

Ottomans are an excellent choice because they are two in one for anyone who is limited on room and sitting area. This timeless item may be used as a seat, footstool, or even a coffee table while concealing important storage. Exceptional for storing blankets, pillows, children's toys, and other items that you may need at hand but cannot display openly.

8. Use Extendable Cloth Dryers

If you don't have access to a utility room, let alone space for a tumble dryer, a wall-mounted rack is a good alternative. A pull-out dryer with additional hooks and a shelf above may be simply installed over the bath or on a kitchen wall. It will hold a regular load while still keeping things out of the way.

9. Wall-Mounted Folding Table

Consider a fold-down design if you don't have enough space to keep a table up all the time but do have some empty wall space. These clever models fold flat against the wall when not in use, making it a perfect way to squeeze in an eating space. Stackable stools or fold-up seats can be kept handy to pair with them.

10. Buy a Corner Sofa

Instead of a traditional straight sofa, opt for a corner style. It will maximize the usage of space in a limited place and provide seating for more people. This smaller corner version is ideal for studio apartments or compact residences, and some even include concealed storage. To make it more appealing, layer it with a lot of cushions and rugs.

There are hundreds of ideas you can implement in your small house. If you don’t know how to utilize small spaces, this list is definitely the right place to start, but there’s a lot more you can do.