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 [Read more…]