Living in a smaller house or apartment can be challenging when it comes to decorating and storage. With the right design and space-enhancing hacks, you can maximise the limited amount of space you have. In this blog post, we will share some creative and practical design tips to maximise small spaces. Whether you are staying in a studio, a small apartment, or a compact house, these tips will be useful for you.

Using multifunctional furniture

Buying multifunctional furniture is one of the best ways to maximise small spaces. Having much furniture that only has one purpose will result in a cramped and cluttered environment. Furniture that serves more than one function can save valuable space in your home and add functionality. Some examples of multifunctional furniture are sofa beds, coffee tables or benches with built-in storage, and foldable dining tables that will expand when you have more guests. Perfect Home has some great options if you are looking for multifunctional furniture

Add mirrors

Mirrors create an illusion of a larger space by reflecting light and extending the vision of a room. It gives out a sense of depth and adds volume which allows the room to feel more spacious. By strategically placing mirrors in your home, you can bounce off artificial and natural light. Placing your mirror opposite a window so that it reflects outdoors. Using other reflective surfaces such as glass or glossy tiles will give out the illusion of a larger space as well.

Furniture with thin or tapered legs

Tables and sofas with thinner legs give out the visual appearance of a larger floor space in a room. Thus maximise the space in your room. Furniture with legs frees up the floor space and allows air and light to pass through. Giving out the illusion of having more floor space. Opt for a tapered leg design where the legs gradually slim down as it gets closer to the floor.

Downsize your Furniture

When choosing furniture, consider downsizing to suit the overall size of the room. Large furniture takes up a lot of space and limits the space between other furniture. Choosing slim and streamlined furniture for a cleaner and uncluttered look. Smaller furniture is flexible and versatile and you can rearrange it easily. If you are unable to downsize your furniture, place bigger furniture against the wall instead of in the middle of the room.

Leave enough space between furniture

When placing your furniture and arranging your room, always remember to provide sufficient space between furniture, allowing people to walk. Ideally, leave 45 – 60cm of space. Place your furniture diagonally to allow more space between the furniture.

Light Wall Colours

Choose white or light paint for your walls to enhance the visual appearance. Light colours give out a more open and airy feeling to your room. This creates a brighter and more inviting environment.

Vertical Elements

Vertical space is your best friend if you have a smaller space. A typical wall height for a Malaysian home is around 3 meters in height. This is something you can take advantage of! Install a wall-length cabinet or shelf for optimal storage. Instead of a TV cabinet, mount your TV to a wall to save floor space. To enhance the visual appearance of your room, consider adding a vertical panel to your room.

Sliding Doors

The usage of sliding doors maximise small spaces by separating a room without taking up too much space. It opens and closes horizontally along a track rather than swinging open. It is a good option for toilets, dining room or kitchen.

Lighting

Layer your lights with different types of light sources to give depth and dimension to your space. Layering it properly with ambient, task, and accent light will give the impression that your space is larger than it is. For example, light up dark corners of your room. Adding recessed light to your room give is a good way to add depth and volume to your space

Declutter

While having the right furniture and decoration can give the visual appearance of a bigger space, you should declutter your home regularly. Have a proper storage space to keep items. Regularly clear up items you don’t need anymore. This helps keep your home clean and tidy.

A small space may be challenging, but it is not completely impossible. This blog post provides you with an idea of what you can do to maximise the space you have at home.