Small houses can be cosy, but sometimes the walls can feel like they’re closing in. That’s why you have to do everything you can to stay sane in your home.
Smaller homes can easily check off the same boxes on your wish list that a larger house can. A few of these small house design ideas and organization tricks can make you feel like you’re really living big. When space is limited, it’s important to be resourceful of what you do have by making the most of your square footage. Follow these tips and tricks to organize, declutter and open up your home for comfortable small space living.
Buy Exposed-Leg Furniture
Add more visual space to your living area by furnishing it with pieces with exposed legs and chairs without arms to give the room an open feel.
Mount Your TV
An entertainment center can be a big waste of floor space in your family room. Mounting your TV above your fireplace, or on the wall, will save space while offering a modern, less cluttered look.
Choose the Right Art
Choose an oversized piece of art to anchor the room and make your space appear larger than it actually is. A general rule of thumb is that the frame should take up two-thirds or more of the wall.
Keep It Neutral
Maximize your room’s brightness by keeping the wall colors neutral, in light or pastel shades. You can also brighten things up by adding mirrors to reflect your wall colors, especially if the space is lacking windows or natural light.
Build Strategic Storage
Avoid bulky storage pieces and go with floating shelves or built-in bookcases to give yourself organization options without taking up floor space. Multipurpose furniture pieces that can be both a seat or table and a storage solution are also helpful, such as a bench, trunk or ottoman.
Think Big With Your Rug
Picking a large area rug is a great way to make the room feel bigger. One that sits under the couch, coffee table and other furniture will draw the eye wider.
Hang Magnetic Strips
Save counter space by hanging your knives and other stainless steel utensils from a magnetic strip stuck underneath your upper cabinets. You can also use these to hang your most-used spice jars.
Use Open Wall Space
Floating shelves are great for storing pots, pans and other light appliances. You can also use pegboards or racks with hooks to hang your coffee mugs and use a larger cup to hold your silverware.
Declutter Countertops
Keep your countertops and other kitchen surfaces clear to use strictly as a workspace when cooking or baking. Follow our tips for decluttering kitchen counters to maximize space.
Pick the Right Color Scheme
Similar to your living room, using lighter, bright colors can help reflect light and make your kitchen instantly seem larger. Keep your wall color light, and use your countertops to add in a pop of color.
Make Use of Over-the-Toilet Space
Purchase a shelving unit that fits over your toilet, or add some floating shelves to help with maximizing space in a small bathroom.
Free Up Floor Space
Choose a pedestal sink or floating vanity to add floor space and make your bathroom feel bigger. You can place baskets under your floating vanity or next to your pedestal for storing extra towels and washcloths.
Add a Mirror
Mirrors reflect light, making a room feel larger and more welcoming. Whether you add a bathroom mirror or a medicine cabinet with a mirrored front, this simple touch will brighten up your space.
Buy Multifunctional Furniture
Consider choosing a headboard with built-in bookshelves or a bed frame with drawers. This is a great way to add storage to your bedroom, without compromising on style.
Mount a Mini-Shelf
Instead of bulky nightstands, add a floating shelf to the wall on either side of the bed. You could even use an old crate turned on its side, with the top for a nightstand and the inside for storage.
Brighten It Up
Another small space living hack is to hang wall sconces on either side of the bed. This adds functional lighting that won’t take up floor or nightstand space as traditional lamps would.
Pick Light Window Treatments
Embrace natural light to open up the room and choose white or light-colored gauzy curtains to accent your windows. If you prefer blackout shades for sleeping, use those under your curtains and keep them raised while you’re awake.
Clean Out Your Closet
Smaller rooms tend to have smaller closets, so to stay organized, make sure to revisit your wardrobe every season and rotate your clothes.
Push out a wall
Got room to expand a bit? Try extending a room to gain more space. A little can go a long way. Or maybe you can gobble up unused space, like from a walkway that connects to the garage.
Add a roof window.
The owner of this home used a roof window to bring more light in to an upstairs bedroom and added storage beneath the window.
Add a fold-up table
This dining table folds onto the wall while folding chairs are hung above it, making an otherwise cramped kitchen feel more spacious.
Add storage under the stairs
Drawers, shelves, cabinets – don’t let the space under your stairs go to waste.
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