Last Updated on November 7, 2024 by Tanya Janse van Rensburg
Maximizing your space can really make a difference in your home. It can transform it from something that’s just okay (or perhaps even uncomfortable) into a place where you love spending time and can relax.
There are so many different ways to maximize your space that you can do it, no matter how little room you have to start with.
With that in mind, let’s examine some tried-and-tested options that can help maximize space in any room and give you the space you need to breathe a little easier.
Read on to find out more.
Look up right now - what do you see?
If you just said the ceiling or even nothing at all, you’re not thinking in the right way because what’s actually up there is loads of potential storage space just waiting to be used.
What’s even better is that when you start using that storage space, you’ll free up plenty of floor space, which will keep your home nice and tidy and give you more space, which is crucial in most situations.
Think about having floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, mounted pegboards, or even specially designed tall cabinets that go all the way up—that will make a massive difference.
Other ideas include floating shelves over doorways, decorative hooks for bags and hats on the back of cupboard doors, and towel ladders for storing your bathroom bits and bobs (a heated towel rail ladder is even better for a cozy bathroom).
Furniture that folds, tucks, and/or stacks when not in use can be a great way to save space in any room.
There are so many options that you can potentially furnish every room in your home with things like folding desks, collapsible chairs, stackable tables, and so on.
With these types of furniture, you get the best of both worlds.
You’ll have the furniture you need when you need it, and when you don’t, you can just tuck it all away and give yourself plenty more room to move around in.
What could be better?
If you’re looking for small home office ideas like the ones Deskup offers, the fold-out desk we mentioned or a wall-mounted desk can be the perfect addition to a living room.
Still, you don’t want a massive full desk taking over the entire room (which can quickly happen, especially if you don’t measure things before buying them - always a good rule of thumb to bear in mind).
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg: once you start searching for this kind of furniture, you’re sure to find just what you need - and you’ll be surprised at how good it can all look.
Mirrors are a classic trick to make spaces feel larger.
You can’t really just hang one up randomly and hope for the best - you’ve got to think carefully about where it needs to go and, on top of that, what kind of mirror you’re going to need.
That’s why it’s wise to take some time over this idea rather than rushing it because you think you know what it entails (because you might not).
You must be creative about your mirrors and where you put them because they can’t go anywhere.
They have to be in a place that reflects light into the room and bounces natural light around, making things seem much lighter and brighter overall.
Some great places to put mirrors include opposite windows or on wardrobe or cupboard doors (significantly, opening the door changes the room's tone, which can be a clever way of making the space much more versatile).
You could also group a few smaller mirrors together in a fun shape for some extra design flair (and light).
You might also want to consider using a floor-to-ceiling mirror if you have space.
Or how about a few mirrors mixed with reflective surfaces?
That will make your home look fantastic and free up space where the mirrors would be for other things.
If you’re looking for more long-term solutions for maximizing space in any room, using built-in furniture could be the answer.
Why not when it can tick so many boxes?
Not only does this kind of furniture save a lot of space because they use every spare inch of what you’ve got, but they also give a beautiful look to a room that’s so finished and polished you’ll love it.
You might instantly think of wardrobes or general cupboards.
Still, other options exist, like built-in shelves around doorways, cabinets that fit into tiny or awkward spaces, or perhaps even building a window seat that doubles up as some helpful storage.
Built-in storage and furniture are excellent in any room.
Still, it might be perfect for your kitchen because you can have all the cabinets you could ask for, where you can fit utensils, appliances, food, etc.
That will give you extra space and leave the room feeling much less cluttered, making it a better place to spend time.
You might even want to cook more often, saving you money and keeping you and your family healthier, so it’s worth considering.
When you need storage, there are spaces you’re sure to think of first, like your standard cupboards and shelves, for example.
But what if you could give yourself more storage with unusual and unexpected places to store your stuff?
Places like under the stairs or under the bed could be ideal, and with a bit of careful planning and creativity, you can give yourself a lot more storage space that doesn’t have to encroach on your living area.
You can buy under-bed drawers or plastic crates on wheels with a low profile that would be perfect for storing extra clothes (especially ones you won’t wear until the weather changes).
You can get slim storage cabinets designed to fit behind a door and baskets that can go under a coffee table.
Some people even get experts to convert their stairs so that each stair becomes a drawer using the space underneath them.
That’s a considerable amount of extra storage, and just think about how much space you’d gain if you used it!
Room dividers can make your space look really cool and modern.
Still, they also help create different zones or areas for other activities or people who need space.
They can be used instead of building walls, which is expensive and permanent; they’re a fantastic option for making the most of the space in your home.
You can use bookshelves, curtains, and folding screens (maybe even invest in some antique ones for something a little different).
Perhaps even some lovely indoor plants can give you a boundary between spaces that can make a substantial positive difference.
Why does it work?
A well-placed divider can give you an extra room (or that’s how it can feel, anyway) to make yourself a home office, a reading nook, or a playroom without intruding into your other living spaces.
Not only does that make it feel like you’ve got more space, but it also means you can have less stuff around in your main living space, making the area feel more extensive and more comfortable.
Doors actually take up a lot of space when you think about it, and that’s true whether they’re open or closed.
This is why, if your layout allows, you could consider replacing traditional doors with sliding ones or pocket doors.
The difference is that sliding doors slide across the wall, whereas pocket doors slide into the wall. It does depend on the wall in question and whether it can be used to hide the door.
In either case, though, the result is that you’ll give yourself more room, and that’s the whole point.
This trick can be perfect in tight rooms like bathrooms or ensuites or perhaps in hallways, where the alternative might be removing the doors altogether, which would give you much less privacy.
You’ll save space and make your home feel more open and flexible.
What’s to like about the idea?
And if sliding doors aren’t possible, curtains could be a good compromise.
In conclusion, maximizing space in your home transforms your living experience.
Implement these strategies today to create a home that feels spacious and inviting. Start implementing these ideas today.
