Large open plan houses with endless space are not a luxury we can all afford. Luckily for us there’s now a huge selection of space saving furniture and DIY projects to maximize what space you have and will have even the smallest of houses feeling far from cramped. Give the handy suggestions below a try and transform your home with a drop of a hat.
Under Bed Storage
Don’t waste this valuable space. It’s understandable that people overlook this as a storage option but it’s ideal for storing items that you don’t use regularly but don’t want to throw away. For example you could store your winter clothes here when the summer months roll around. You can purchase plastic storage containers to keep your winter woolies in that have been sealed in vacuum bags. This will create loads of extra space in your wardrobe for all your exciting summer purchases and will give the impression of a more organised and elegant wardrobe.
Floating Desks
The most important aspect of an office is the desk but this doesn’t have to take up a whole room, or even half a room for that matter. Floating desks are the perfect way to create a functional area within a room that doesn’t take up precious floor space. All you need is wall space and access to a plug socket and there you have it- no excuses for not getting that work done. With these modern and effective features becoming more and more popular there’s now also a wide range of floating desks to choose from for all decors and budgets.
Hanging Fixtures
There’s almost nothing you can’t screw to the back of your interior doors. You could screw in hooks to hang scarves and jewelry or pegs to hang coats and clothes if your wardrobe is getting a little full, the possibilities are endless. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous you could even hang a mirror and storage containers for a range of makeup and brushes, you’re very own vanity table. There’s options to make your own DIY hanging organizers or you can purchase them for next to nothing, just don’t miss out on taking advantage of this underrated storage space.
Floating Shelves
Floor space, especially in the bedroom is hard to come by. With the bed, wardrobes and everything else it doesn’t leave much excess space. A strategically placed floating shelf can help with this. One placed above the bed with spotlights looks great whilst saving you from having to have a bedside table with a lamp on it- a 3 in 1 space saving idea! You can store books on here too to so you can sit back relax and have a bedtime read in your newly organised, spacious bedroom. Corner floating shelves work well too, an ideal platform to display your photographs or perhaps a few knick-knacks.
Folding Tables
Sitting down at the table for dinner is a dying tradition. You can keep it going even in the smallest of houses by investing in a folding table. The table is attached to the wall and folds away completely when not in use creating a multi-purpose floor space. The table can also double up as a workstation or a desk for when you’re working at home. These also, now come in a variety of designs meaning that they fit in to the most modern homes with some even doubling up as picture frames or mirrors when folded away. What’s not to love about this fascinating space saving idea.
Summary
With so many different ideas and space saving furniture options on sale there really is no excuse not to have a super organised and clutter free home, regardless of the size. Give some of the handy tips above a go and transform your home into a savvy place where feeling confined is not an option.
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