If your family home has started to feel a little cramped in recent years, you are not alone. Your household may have grown in space and size while the fact we’ve spent more time at home over the past two years has had a negative impact too. However, it is possible to restore the comfortable homely vibes.
While your first priority should always revolve around safety and security, comfort is key for making a house a home. Here’s how to make it happen.
Give Every Room a Purpose
Perhaps the most common mistake made by modern families is that they fail to make every space count. Guest bedrooms and garages are the likely culprits. While it’s nice to have a space for friends to stay, the truth is that you are sacrificing far too much. Turning it into an office, for example, will give you 365 days of function rather than five. Moreover, it frees up added space in some of the other rooms. Meanwhile, a garage transformation could save the cost and hassle of an attic conversion or looking for a new property.
Regain Control of Your Storage Situation
There’s no escaping the fact that we now have more possessions than ever before. Therefore, any opportunity to reduce the amount of space they consume should be grabbed with both hands. Storage units at a local facility can work particularly well. They can be used to store seasonal clothing, sentimental goods, and products that aren’t needed for a long time. It is also a great opportunity to sell some of your unwanted products through online sales or garage sales. Hidden storage under staircases or behind doors will also help.
Make Smarter Furniture Choices
The way you dress a room will always have a big influence on its atmosphere. Using a lighter color scheme and increased lighting can make the room look bigger. For the best results, though, you should reconsider your furniture choices. Tables and chairs with legs that allow you to see the floor space below them can work wonders compared to solid frames. It enables you to see more of the room and may be supported further by using wall-mounted shelves or TV brackets. Even compact rooms will feel less cluttered or claustrophobic.
Embrace the Garden
Backyards can add a whole new dimension to the property, as long as you use it to its full potential. All families have different ideas of how to utilize their garden. Yours may focus on a deck or BBQ hosting space. Or maybe you’ll want garden games for the kids to play. Either way, you will find that a little landscaping and flower planting will beautify the space. And if maintenance is your major concern, there is the additional option of artificial lawns and other items that require no work. This means you can spend more time enjoying the space.
The Final Word
Creating a home that feels spacious and comfortable isn’t always easy, but the right strategy can lead you to great results. Embrace the idea above today, and you won’t go far wrong.
This post was submitted by Simone Devonshire.
