Open up your space as much as you can. Consider knocking down a few walls to make rooms larger, or put panes of glass in between rooms instead of solid walls. Creating sight lines to different spaces will make your rooms feel bigger. Adding windows to let more light in will also add perceived space to your home.
2. Break It Up
Depending on the layout of your room and the purpose it serves, it could make more sense to buy multiple smaller pieces of furniture instead of one big one. This is especially true for high-traffic areas, such as living rooms and dining rooms. Rather than purchasing one huge coffee table, for example, consider purchasing two smaller, more portable tables.
3. Stick To The Bare Necessities
If your the room is not a high-traffic area, on the other hand, you might be better off investing in two or three large pieces of furniture and leaving it at that. This piece of advice mostly applies to bedrooms, where all you really need is a bed, dresser, and maybe a chair.
4. Keep It Neutral
Bright, bold colors can be fun - but they can make rooms appear smaller than they already are. Neutral and soothing hues, on the other hand, can calm the eye and make the room appear more spacious.
5. Maximize Vertical Space
When space is limited, don't waste it by leaving unused space above your furniture. Cabinets and bookshelves can be stretched all the way to your ceiling, which will give you more storage space and give your room a taller appearance. You can also use artwork or curtains to create vertical lines. The higher your ceiling is (or appears to be), the bigger your rooms will feel.
6. Give Your Furniture A Dual Purpose
Why not get the same piece of furniture to serve multiple purposes? If you're working with small rooms, don't waste space by buying extra pieces of furniture. Your table may be able to double as a desk, and your couch may be able to double as a guest bed. You can also invest in hollow ottomans to turn seats into storage spaces.
7. Take Time To Reflect
When it comes to the art of maximizing space, mirrors are incredible tools. Strategically placed mirrors can add interest and practically double the perceived size of any room.
8. Clear Your Surfaces
When every inch of your shelves, desks, tables, and other surfaces is covered, rooms appear cramped. Choose a few key items to leave on the surfaces and stow the rest away out of sight. Your rooms will feel larger and relaxed almost instantly.
9. Take Advantage of Layers
No, the benefits of layering do not only apply to clothes. Use layering to maximize your living space by stacking features on top of one another. For instance, consider investing in a dresser/bed combo that has the bed on top of a set of shelves or drawers. This especially great for kids' rooms.
10. Put In An Outdoor Patio
Creating usable space outside will make the overall living space of your home feel larger, without requiring additional square footage. Putting in wooden decking or laying down paving stones and adding a table and chairs is all it takes.
Do you have more ideas? I'd love to hear them!
As one of the most experienced real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks, I am always looking for ways to help my clients achieve ultimate satisfaction with their homes and condos. If you have any other great ideas for maximizing living space, I'd love to know!
Susan Spica, Professional Realtor
BerkShire Hathaway HomeServices
101 Crossings West, Ste. 202
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Office: (573) 365-6868
Susan's Cell: (573) 280-0484
Gina's Cell: (573) 889-9477
BerkShire Hathaway HomeServices
101 Crossings West, Ste. 202
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Office: (573) 365-6868
Susan's Cell: (573) 280-0484
Gina's Cell: (573) 889-9477
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