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Home » Creating a more spacious home

Creating a more spacious home

November 2, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

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If you live in a small house, you may well constantly find that you struggle for space. Living in a claustrophobic environment is no fun for anyone, and when you are constantly battling with your home to create space so that you feel less cramped in, then it can really get you down. There are ways to create more space within your home so that no matter how small your home is, you will be able to enjoy it more. 

Folding Doors

Often a problem with space is the perception of how big the room is. If you only have small windows then this will make any room feel more closed in. By fitting folding doors that look out onto your garden, you will be able to create a sense of space from having a view out onto something bigger. It will also throw in lots of light from outside which can help to create a less claustrophobic environment.

Another advantage is that the doors can take up very little space when folded away. Not having a door opening into a room will help to create space. Check out folding doors 2 u to find doors that will suit your home. 

Storage Solutions

There are many great storage solutions out there that you could take advantage of in your home. From drawers that slide out from underneath beds and sofas, through to wall units that use the full height of the room to maximize the potential space. 

The key to getting the best out of your storage space is to buy good quality items that have been engineered in a way that gives you the best possible space for your possessions. Look for wall units that have sliding doors on the front of them that will blend in with the walls when not in use. 

Declutter

If you want to create more space then you will need to become more economical with the items that you own. Often in life, we build up a vast collection of items that we do not need. Having these tucked away in drawers and cupboards and forgetting all about them means that they are just taking up space when we do not need them. 

Be strict with yourself and go through all of your possessions and sort them out into three piles. One to keep, one for sale or charity, and one to dispose of. If an item is of no use to anyone because it is damaged, there is no point in keeping it. If you are able to sell an item, list it on eBay or Facebook for sale. 

Redecorate

If you want to create the illusion of space in your home then you should redecorate and paint the walls white, or as light a color as possible. Use brighter lightbulbs too, and change all of your light fixtures so that they let out the most light and are not causing shadows to form around the ceilings. 

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