4 tips for maximizing floor space
16th Apr. '08 • Living Spaces • Tags: small-spaces, tips
Authored by Denise Turner
In recent years, the answer was to call a contractor to make it bigger. However today’s soft housing market and high-dollar home equity loans have tempered consumer spending.
Here’s how to maximize your home’s space without increasing its square footage.
- If your refrigerator backs up to the garage or closet, many times it can be recessed so that there is more kitchen space.
- Multifunctional furniture is critical. Storage ottomans serve as coffee tables and a place to conceal items when unexpected guest arrive.
- Tankless water heaters save space and money.
- Table and floor lamps add clutter. Recessed can lights free up valuable floor space.
Most importantly, small homes encourage family interaction; they are less expensive to power not to mention quicker to clean.
