Are you trying to find ways to maximize your space without spending a boatload of money on storage options? Here are 5 free ways to make any room in your house feel bigger and look more appealing while taking only a little bit of time.
1. Improve your home's traffic flow
The traffic flow says a lot about the amount of space your home provides. You and your guests can detect this by how much they have to maneuver around things to get from room to room. Take some time to walk through your home to get an idea of what this movement feels like. If it feels like you have to twist and turn to simply walk across the room, it might be time to reorganize and even downsize the amount of stuff you have preoccupying the space. Ways to correct the traffic flow could be as simple as moving a few pieces of furniture around to a whole room revamp where you go through every object to decide what to keep or what needs to go.
2. Rearrange with the goal to visually lighten & balance
The best way to visually lighten and balance a room is by removing furniture, decor, and even fixtures that might make the room feel heavy. The "weight" of the room should be equally dispersed from corner to corner, meaning there shouldn't be more objects in one area of the room over the other. Arrange the furniture and anything else that is in view to display an equal amount of objects no matter which direction one looks. Don't feel sigh about trying new arrangements, because this will help lead the eye about the room instead of just one direction.
3. Clear counters and floor space by storing non-daily items
The clutter that is left on horizontal surfaces can make a room appear a lot smaller than it actually is, which is especially true when the room is rather small to begin with. Keep in mind this doesn't mean that you have to get rid of everything, but there are ways to store these items neatly to make them easier to find. In rooms such as the kitchen, this can be challenging to due to the amount of appliances being used, but over time storing items in the cabinets or closets will become second nature. Always remember to go through your current storage to get rid of anything that doesn't belong anymore. Whenever you choose to store a new item, see if there is anything you can throw out or donate to allow for further storage.
4. Take off dramatic, bulky window coverings
Big, bulky window treatments can take away from the maximizing efforts by giving the window a towering effect that isn't necessarily appealing. If done properly, replacing the blinds or curtains with a lighter material that lets in more light can definitely give the room an illusion of being larger than in reality. In some spaces where a curtain isn't being used for privacy or light control, it might make the room feel even larger and cleaner to do without the window covering all together.
5. Clean those forgotten spots
Cleaning your home can be one of the best, yet overlooked ways of maximizing a space. A thorough clean can freshen up a home and improve the quality of each room, leaving a better feel throughout. Spiffing up forgotten areas can let more light in and make the room feel better all around.
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