Make the Most of Your Space
Whether you live in a 500-square-foot loft or a 3,000-square-foot house,
everyone could use a little more space. Luckily, you don’t have to move or add on
to get rid of that claustrophobic feeling.
Be open to new things. In the bedroom, use a wall-mounted lamp to
free up space on a bedside table. In the bathroom, use vertical space by hanging
tiered baskets for toiletries. You can also use wall space by installing a toilet
and sink that have been designed to mount to the wall. In the living room, use wasted
space with a corner cabinet such as the Thomasville Lizette or Chinois. In the kitchen,
hang pots and pans from the ceiling. You can also use pocket doors and recessed
lighting throughout the house to open up your space.
Be more organized. Storage compartments are a great way to get organized,
and when you use beautiful curtains to conceal them, you can also accentuate your
décor. Curtains, screens, and custom dividers are a great way to separate individual
areas such as a closet, dining nook, and bedroom. Another quick fix is to use rugs
or paint to define individual areas within one room.
Be an illusionist. Sheer curtains, glass shower doors, and glass-front
cabinets all create the illusion of a bigger space, because they transmit light
and make rooms feel more airy. If you continue tile all the way to the ceiling in
your bathroom, the ceiling appears higher. And if you use the same flooring throughout
your home, you can expand the sense of space. Other easy tips include eliminating
your bed skirt to create more flow in your bedroom and keeping your foyer free of
clutter – after all, it is the first interaction you have with your space.
Be a multitasker. One of the easiest ways to add space to your home
is to choose furnishings that are good multiuse pieces. The perfect example of a
furniture piece that works hard to eliminate space issues is the Thomasville Felicity
Haven Daybed – it’s a sitting area by day and a cozy sleeping area by night. Why
not use a coffee table as a bookshelf by using the bottom for books and magazines?
Or you could use it as an ottoman, a side table, or even extra seating. Rooms can
also multitask. For example, a guest room can double as a workout area or home office.
There are a lot of little things you can do to make the most of the space you have
and create the home you’ve always wanted, and this list is just the beginning.