Not many of us live in as big a home as we would like, so maximising the use of available space becomes incredibly important. From finding innovative storage solutions to the use of space-saving furniture, there are a number of steps home owners can take to ensure that their homes are efficiently set out while maintaining a stylish aesthetic.
Each house is obviously different - there may be a particular problem room to tackle, for example - but in truth there are areas all over each home that can be optimised to ensure that it's being used to its full potential.
Master bedroom
Whether you choose a traditional bed frame of a divan set for a bedroom, there are space-saving opportunities to be had. With frames, be sure to pick one that has sufficient clearance to allow storage boxes to be slotted beneath. These can be incredibly effective at reducing clutter; you'd be surprised just how many will fit under an average sized bed. On the other hand, you obviously can't fit storage boxes under a divan - but you can buy numerous sets with storage draws built into the unit itself.
Spare/kids' bedroom
Storage chests and trunks are perfect for keeping mess to a minimum in bedrooms - and the best thing about them is that they come in a variety of styles and price points to suit each budget. At the top end, a solid wood trunk can often look magnificent in the right room, while on the more affordable side of things, bright plastic storage chests are ideal for keeping children's toys tidy. Bunk beds are also a classic space saving tip for two children sharing the same room.
Lounge
If your house doesn't have the required number of bedrooms for you to have a dedicated guest room, a sofa bed will help you kill two birds with one stone. And while sofa beds have traditionally been nothing to write home about style wise, they now come in a wide range of contemporary styles to fit a variety of tastes.
Kitchen
For all but the largest of families, bulky fridge freezers can take up an unnecessary amount of space. Compact, under-counter units will often offer more than enough shelf space for groceries while freeing up some much needed space in the kitchen. Clever features such as roll-out shelves can also help to maximise usable space, but there are even simpler things you can do to increase efficiency; for example, if you're short on cupboard space, store clean baking tins in your oven.
Sarah Maple also writes about other types of furniture for the home including a wide range of dining tables for the living area.
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