It used to be that the norm was a single-parent household and one child, but now it’s more common for families to have three or even four children. Therefore, your home might need to accommodate more people than ever before, and there may not be enough space in your current home.
Luckily, there are ways you can maximise space in your existing house with just a few tweaks. Here are five ideas on how you can do so:
Open Up the Entryway
If you have a lot of clutter in your entryway, it’s time to take action. Start by simply removing the shoe rack or not having one at all. Then make sure there are some excellent lighting options to illuminate this area and so that people can see well. Next, declutter the space- remove coats, baskets on the floor, and make sure there’s enough room for a guest bench.
Make Your Kitchen Easy To Cook In
Many kitchens are small and have only a few electrical outlets. The solution is to combine outlets on the countertop or an outlet strip with power strips connected at the end of your range. Although this renovation would be daunting, consider sprucing up your kitchen during lockdown.
You’ll need two types: one for high-powered items like ovens, dishwashers, and microwaves; another for lower power items such as slow cookers. These additions will free up space under cabinets while making cooking easier.
Create Space in Public Rooms
When the kids are out of school, they will want to hang out in your home. Ensure you have enough room for them and their friends by utilising public rooms like a living room or family room. Clear off surfaces so that there is plenty of space to play games, do homework or watch TV together while still having enough space for adults who might be relaxing on a couch with a book.
The Bedrooms Aren’t Just For Sleeping.
In many homes, the bedroom is a private space that allows you to wind down and sleep so you can wake up refreshed for another new day. The bedrooms, though – can also serve you in the following ways.
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- Use it as an office or study room.
- Turn it into a guest suite with its bathroom.
- Create a playroom/nursery next door (or even on the same floor.)
- Convert one large bedroom into two smaller ones if too many children share one room; this will also help kids have privacy.
- Add an extra room onto the house for a home office or sewing space.
Use Your Garage Space for Organised Storage
When you’re a parent, it’s easy to feel like the home is too small. You might not have enough space for all of your belongings, but few things can help with this problem—organise storage in the garage and use free spaces as closet space. You can also use unused corners of rooms as shelving units or keep them accessible for future needs, such as an office or guest bedroom.
Conclusion
We hope these tips help you to turn your home into a place that is easier to manage. If they do not, we have room for improvement! So come again soon and share this blog post with the large family in your life. Thank you for reading!