Extensions are expensive, time-consuming, and inconvenient. Yet many people feel they are the only way to make the home they love feel more spacious. I’m here to tell you that this is not actually the case. In fact, there are many ways to make your home feel bigger without needing to go to all the trouble and expense of an extension. Read on to find out what they are.
Declutter
Clutter is one of the main reasons your home can feel cramped, because it invades all that space that should remain unused. The good news is that you can make your home feel instantly more spacious by banishing clutter.
Of course, you will find many recommendations on how to do this online, including those from Marie Kondo, to Swedish Death Cleaning, but the truth of the matter is that decluttering, no matter what the style, can be really overwhelming. That is why it’s best to do it in small, focused bursts. In fact, you can get so much done in just 10 mins, I’d recommend that’s the maximum you do in a day. It’s the sense of achievement that you will get from this that will keep you going for the next one, and before long, you will have made a real dent in your decluttering and your home will start to look spacious and clutter-free.
Choose your furniture smartly
You can achieve a more spacious look in your home by carefully selecting the right furniture. For example, transparent pieces provide you with all the functionality, but allow light to travel through, thus providing the illusion of more space. Similarly, attaching pieces like desks directly to the walls makes you do away with the legs, and so regains lots of floor space, helping your room to appear less full and cluttered.
Invest in a loft conversion
Loft conversions are different to extensions. They do not require that foundations be dug out or laid, because they involve converting a part of your home that’s already been built. This means they are a cheaper, faster and more effective way of making your home feel more spacious by adding real square footage.
However, Loft Conversions are not a task that you’ll want to DIY. Instead, it makes sense to work with a specialist, as their experience and training will ensure that the work goes as quickly and smoothly as possible. Working with a specialist will also help you ensure that you stay properly compliant with all the rules associated specifically with conversion,s such as fire safety.
Keep things open plan
Even small spaces can feel spacious if you choose to keep them open plan. This means getting rid of dividing walls, allowing light and your gaze to extend throughout your home. Of course, not all walls can be knocked through, as some will be supporting structures and so essential to the safety of your home. Just be sure that you get an expert to appraise this before grabbing the nearest sledgehammer!
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