Do you have a small space and want to learn how to make the most out of it? It’s all about smart storage, creativity, and a little bit of DIY. But don’t worry, we’ve done the thinking for you! Follow our guide on how to get more out of your space…
7 ways to get more out of your space:
- Make your rooms multi-functional
- Ramp up your storage
- Pinch ideas from smaller homes
- Ditch the double bed
- Re-purpose wasted areas
- Get more storage in your garden
- Accommodate guests in the living room
The best storage furniture that you can incorporate into every room of the house:
- Storage bed
- Storage chest
- Mudroom bench/chest
- Storage ottoman
- Countertop wine rack
- Wall hung TV cabinet
- Garden bench with hidden storage
- Knee-wall dresser
- Desk with storage cubbies
- Coat rack
- Kid’s toy chest
- Cocktail hutch
- Wooden laundry basket
- On-the-wall pot rack
- Garden tool shed
- Adjustable wall mounted shelves
- Built in bookcase
Getting creative with storage is important in small spaces. Sometimes that means you have to create your own storage; if it’s exposed you have to get creative to make it look pretty.
How to maximise your bed for storage:
- Hang your clothes on a rod behind your bed
- Slide crates or storage underneath your bed
- Lift up your bed and use a storage savvy platform that sits under your mattress
- Use your bed frame to store wicker baskets in the frame as a storage spot
Smart ways to use your room for additional clothing storage:
- Store shoes vertically e.g. a ladder can be the ultimate high-heel organiser
- Use the corner in your room to hang your go-to-clothes from edge to edge on a rod
- Utilise your wall as a closet to hang your clothes
Colours That Will Make Your Space Appear Bigger
“Light and bright colours make a space more reflective, maximizing any natural light in the room, while bright colors also have the ability to create the illusion of a larger space,” interior designer Abbe Fenimore. “When using light and bright hues, paint trim and doors a fresh bright white to keep the walls from closing in visually, which keeps the room feeling larger.”
Our colour recommendations:
- Grey
- Aqua
- Soft pink
- Black and white
We work with your ideas, budget, time-frame and lifestyle to custom solutions for any space to make it highly functional. Call us today on (07) 5472 7946 for a free quote or to discuss your vision.