If you have a small home, you might wonder just how you can make it work for you. There are many reasons you might not live somewhere as big as you could want – it might be due to budget constraints, perhaps you would prefer to live in an expensive area and compromise on floor space, or maybe you’re only planning on staying temporarily. No matter what the reason is, when you have a small space it doesn’t mean you can’t  make the most of it. Infact, there are a myriad of things you can do that can really help improve your space. Keep reading to find out more and get inspired.

Be smart with your storage

The first thing you need to do when looking to make the most of a small home is to be smart with your storage. When your space is small, it only needs a few things out of place and the whole room looks messy and cluttered. To sort this, get rid of any items that don’t serve a purpose, are broken or just no use anymore. Then, invest in drawers and storage boxes where you can keep items out of sight and tidily away.

Choose your furniture wisely

While you might really want a corner sofa and a large sideboard, these items don’t tend to work so well in a small space. Instead, choose pieces that fit the area you have. Try and find items that are multifunctional, such as a table that can attach to the wall and be folded down, or a sofa bed instead of having to invest in a sofa and a separate bed for guests (or yourself if it’s a studio) to sleep on. Make sure you measure anything before you purchase it. Perhaps, find items specially designed for less floor room, like power outlet radiators for small spaces from Radiator Village. 

Create definition for different areas

If you have a room that needs to be multipurpose, think of ways you can define the different areas. This makes it feel much cleaner and has a defined purpose. You can create this with an open bookcase for example, which can be used to separate an area but doesn’t make it too dark. You could also invest in some rugs which can create the illusion of different areas, or different lighting like tall lamps which can highlight certain spots in the space.

These are just a few things you can do that can help you to make the most of a small home. Whether you are looking to create a long-term living solution that will work for years to come, or just make the space work for now, these tips are sure to help. What are some top tips you have for making the most of a small home? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you and find out more about what solutions you have come up with.

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