Running out of space in your home? If upsizing isn’t an option, there could be other ways of accessing the space you need simply by remodelling or reorganizing. Here are just 7 ways to create more space within your home.
Add an extension
An extension could be the most effective way of adding extra space to your home. This could be expensive and you’ll want to get the help of residential architects and contractors. You’ll also need to apply for planning permission. Popular extensions include conservatories, kitchen extensions and added bedrooms.
Convert unused space
A loft or garage could be converted into an extra bedroom. You may even be able to turn the space under the stairs into a downstairs bathroom or cloakroom. Converting these spaces may cost less than extending and you may not have to apply for planning permission, although you’ll likely still need professional help.
Declutter
Clutter could be taking up valuable space in your home. This could include inherited furniture or an old treadmill that’s simply gathering dust. Try to be strict when it comes to sorting between the items you do and don’t need. You could try getting a friend or family member to help you declutter.
Knock down interior walls
Knocking down interior walls could help to combine poky rooms and turn them into a larger space that makes your home feel bigger. Many people do this with their kitchen and dining room. You could even opt for an entire open-plan downstairs layout. Be careful of knocking two bedroom into one as it could cause your home to lose a significant amount of value.
Make use of vertical space
By using more vertical space, you can free up floor space. This can make a room feel much more spacious as it gives you more physical space to walk around in. This could include using floating shelves rather than enclosed shelving units and mounting TVs on walls rather than putting them on TV stands.
Buy foldaway furniture
You may be able to buy furniture that can be folded away when not in use. There are many dining tables that can be folded away – this table could then be stored in a cupboard when not in use giving you a huge area of floor space. Some people even buy foldaway beds to free up space (this is useful with bedsits).
Buy multipurpose appliances
There may be times when you can combine appliances to save space. For instance, buying a washer-dryer could free up a lot of space compared to owning a separate washing machine and tumble dryer. You may also be able to find multi-purpose storage options such as sofas and footstools with inbuilt storage.
