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You don’t necessarily have to start tearing down walls to create more space in your home. If you’re tired of feeling cramped in your home, there are plenty of budget-friendly ways to create the illusion of space and free up walking room without starting an expensive demolition project. All you need to do is be creative and practical to make the most of the space you have. Here are 5 cheap ways you can create more usable space in your home for cheap:
Edit, Edit, Edit
Over the years, things accumulate even if you aren’t a pack rat. One way to make more space is to get rid of the clothing you don’t need and the furniture that doesn’t have a purpose. You should focus on one room at a time, go through everything, and get rid of things that are creating clutter and taking up room. By editing and purging, you can easily store the belongings you do need in boxes and free up space in your closets and dresser drawers so you don’t feel so confined.
Go Vertical With Your Storage
You’ll need to give everything in your property a “home”, and this can be difficult when you don’t have room for bookcases and other storage cabinets. If you have limited floor space, get innovation and go vertical. Add shelving units over doors, choose a bookcase that goes from the ceiling to floor without much depth, and store pots and pans in the kitchen on vertical hooks. When you do this, you can open up your cabinets, leave the doors off, and make your kitchen look more open.
Look for Multifunctional Pieces
Re-purpose the belongings that you already own and go shopping for multifunctional pieces that are stylish and offer storage space. In your bedroom, you can create more space by using your dresser as a nightstand and for clothing storage. In your living room, an ottoman will be perfect for additional seating, comfort, and storage. If you have an office, turn it into an office and a guest room with a
compact futon that can easily be converted into a bed for the night.
Take Belongings Off site
You might love the family’s grand piano that you inherited, but if you don’t play it and it’s taking up room, store it in a secure self storage unit until you have ample space to show off it’s
beauty. You should assess what’s practical and functional in your home and take items that you don’t want to part with to storage units
so that they’re not making your limited space even more limited.
More Space for the Bedroom
Your bed takes up the most space in your room. If you don’t have a large master suite, you can invest in a captain style bed with under-bed storage drawers. If you have room under your existing bed frame, you can buy storage boxes for clothing that’s not in season. The headboard can also become a great place for storing accessories, jewelry, books, and more.
A neatly organized home will look far more spacious. Take pieces you currently own, transform them into usable pieces in creative ways, and create more walking room. It’s important to be sure that everything in your home has a purpose and you’ll be proud of the work you did after the process is over.
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