10 Functional Design Solutions for Small Homes

A small home has some big advantages. It can feel cosy and intimate; you haven’t got a lot of space to heat or to decorate; and it is definitely better from a housework point of view. 

But a small home can have its drawbacks too and the scope of them will depend on your stage of life.  If you are just setting out on the adventure of having your own place, there is probably just you (and maybe a significant other), and it’s likely you won’t have too much stuff and space won’t be a problem.

                                                                                              

But if you are part of a family, then there are going to be issues around space for both people and for their things.

If you’re currently in the predicament of making a small home seem much more spacious and inviting, we’re about to share 10 functional design solutions that you should consider implementing;

Save space

1.      Buy beds with drawers underneath for storing things like summer / winter clothes or bedding. 

2.      Create shelves on walls for books, CDs and precious things - make them a feature of the room.

3.      Get raised beds which have cupboard / wardrobe space / a desk beneath.

4.      Put up hooks for coats and bags; buy shoe racks for everyone’s footwear.

5.      Invest in sliding or pivot doors that fold back against a wall.

6.      Have foldaway beds so the space can be utilised for something else.

Create an illusion of space

7.      Use light colours on walls for decorating.

8.      Use lots of mirrors to reflect light, and glazed doors to allow more light inside.

9.      Make sure everyone tidies away their belongings as clutter makes a space seem smaller.

10. Choose non-bulky furniture items and fittings.

If you have the budget, consider a home addition.

If, however, these simple measures are not enough and you can afford, or prefer not to move house, then extending your home may be an option. The price of houses has risen dramatically in Australia in recent years, especially in Sydney and the other major cities. 

House additions in Sydney have become a popular solution to the housing crises and many homeowners are realising the benefits of staying put and adding value to their current home.

So whether you choose to invest in first floor additions in Sydney or second floor additions in Sydney, you can be sure that your new home addition in Sydney is a great alternative to acquiring a lot more space without having to move house.