Interior Design Hacks for Small Spaces
Tiny homes are a national phenomenon, and the changes associated with low-impact living—from composting to conscientiously tidying up (Marie Kondo)—have made their way into our lifestyles. Whether you’re attempting to make the most of a small space, or simply want to increase the functionality of your home, consider these hacks that will make your life easier.
Mirrored doors
Mirrored doors, either used as internal doors between rooms or on a coat or broom cupboard are perfect for a small hallway as they will make the space feel much deeper than it actually is and help to bounce light around, making it appear brighter too.
As you want to avoid having a door open into someone’s face in such a small space, sliding doors do seem like the most sensible option and they can be very effective. Just make sure that you invest in a good quality sliding system. The cheapest models have a tendency to stick and jam easily or to come off their runners. To avoid these pitfalls buy from a reputable company and have them installed by a professional.
Drop down desks:
These are too easy and too brilliant to not use in a multitude of spaces. They’re especially handy in spaces that are small, highly functional, and high traffic like a kitchen/dining combined space. These desks or tables can be bought pre made or are a really easy custom build to match any space. This is perfect for adding surface space without taking up floor space. I like using this as a quick “home office” desk in a family communal area.
Avoid Clutter
First of all, you have to work out what items you don’t have a place for and then try and find a place for them. Walk around your home and note the places where the clutter is building up. The area just inside the front door often attracts mess. You may never be able to train the owners to put their shoes away in their wardrobes every day, but if you place an attractive basket with a lid by the front door, you should find that they can be taught to deposit them here at least. A trunk could be placed here too for tennis rackets, footballs and school bags.
Paperwork is something else that tends to build up in messy piles on kitchen tables or desks. So that it can’t be seen, buy an attractive box to store it all in, until you get around to filing it away.
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