Household Tips
Space Saving Ideas and Tips
When you're short on space but big on ideas, it may seem an impossible task to realize all of your dream designs. But big ideas are just the beginning!
Small space living doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice your sense of style. Instead, your space has to work harder and be more multifunctional, it means you have tobe more creative in your approach to decorating.
We will be giving you some space saving tips that'll help you get the most out of your small space. Follow our tips to help you minimize the mess and tidy up your space.
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When you're short on space but big on ideas, it may seem an impossible task to realize all of your dream designs. But big ideas are just the beginning!
Small space living doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice your sense of style. Instead, your space has to work harder and be more multifunctional, it means you have tobe more creative in your approach to decorating.
We will be giving you some space saving tips that'll help you get the most out of your small space. Follow our tips to help you minimize the mess and tidy up your space.
- Choose sofas and chairs with plain or textured upholstery rather than vibrant prints. Chairs require less space and can also be moved around more.
- Think monochromatic.
- Eliminate obstructions: the further you can see into and through a space, the larger it'll seem.
- Arrange furnishings to avoid blocking views of windows and doors.
- Take advantage of wasted space with corner bookcases.
- Choose furniture that does double duty. A coffee table that rises to eating height, for instance or a pair of console tables that can be pushed together to form an impromptu dining table.
- Keep window treatment simple.
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- Look for furniture that serves more than one purpose, such as a coffee table with built-in drawers, a side table that also functions as a display case for collectibles, or chests and tables with enclosed cabinets.
- Buy benches and ottomans with hinge tops for out-of- sight and easily accessible storage.
- Find an armoire or entertainment center designed to fit smaller rooms and create enough extra space to store everything from old photo albums to linens or electronic equipment. Or look for one that fits into a corner. Multiple drawers and shelves maximize their holding capacity.
- Use a sleeper sofa and chair as perfect multi-use furniture in bedrooms or other living areas of your home.
- Look for a couch made with built-in drawers hidden beneath the seat cushions.