It’s no secret that properties across Sydney are an expensive proposition – especially when you live closer to the CBD. Chances are that you’ve sacrificed space to be closer to your place of work. Just because you have limited space doesn’t mean that you can’t transform your home into a cozy and comfortable living space. These ingenious strategies help optimise space without forcing you to change your home altogether:
Think Vertical
When installing any type of shelving, think vertically upwards rather than anything horizontal – exploit this under utilised space with high-mounted elements to draw the eye upwards. Shelving and storage that rises to the ceiling will help keep junk off the floors, enabling more moving space in your rooms. More shelves also means more internal storage – eliminating the feeling of restriction you get when you can’t move around your own home freely.
Purchase Tactical Furniture
Purchasing furniture items, which deliver the impression of space, will go a long way in optimising the space in your home – think couches with smaller legs, glass tables and light neutral colours. You can even position your furniture strategically to optimise the flow of space. For example, buy corner-fitting shelves to neatly use corner spaces and sleek couches that fit snugly against the wall without bulging out. Consider purchasing a dining table that can be folded when not in use to minimise the space it takes up in your room when not in use. Remember to choose furniture and decorative items that deliver maximum functionality with minimal effort.
Buy Multi-Functional Items
Make sure that some of your items are multi-functional, so you can use them variedly – dining tables can double up as workspaces, while pull-out couches can transform into sleeping beds at night. Rollaway items like wheeled kitchen carts, tables and chairs can function as a space for storage and work when you need them. You should also consider two smaller round tables to serve different functions in the room in place of a large coffee table to smoothen the flow of traffic – rather than one big knee-knocking table that restricts room movement.
Wall Mounted Hangings
Everything that can be mounted on your wall will enhance floor space. Consider mounting your television on the wall to remove the clutter from the table below. The saved space from hanging the TV can be used to store movies, CDs and books to help maximise both functionality and space. Wall-hung storage units for shoes, clothes and other items will also help optimise your floor space.
Brighten With Light
It’s no secret that light can trick the eye into believing that a room is bigger than it is, so why not take advantage of this illusion to make your room appear bigger. Brighten your home to optimise space. Keep your windows clean at all times and encourage the inflow of natural sunlight to infuse the feeling of space into your home.
For an immaculate living experience, follow these clever ways to optimise space in your home when dealing with space restrictions.