Renovations that Can Help Save Space in a Small Home

For those that live in a small space, life can feel cluttered. However, while less space means less storage, it also means less furniture, less cleaning and less costs to keep the home up and running. Living in a small space doesn’t have to be frustrating. Whether homeowners have a large or small budget, we at Progressive Builders can help maximize your area with a simple home remodel. Here are some easy home remodel solutions that can help make your small space feel huge.

• Get in the zone. When designing a space, consider all the activities that take place there—whether it’s working, eating, sleeping or relaxing, create zones for each activity. This can be done with different paint colors, multiple seating areas, or a window seat.
• Get creative. By this we mean that certain pieces of furniture or areas might have to be functional for more than one activity. For example, the kitchen table might double as a desk or homework area. A sofa with a couch bed can be a place to relax as well as a guest room. A storage ottoman might also provide some extra seating. Getting creative with a home’s furniture will help it feel larger and less cluttered.
• Choose furnishing wisely. In a small space, furnishings should offer maximum functionality. Inhabitants of small spaces don’t always have the luxury of purchasing something just because they like it—it needs to make sense for the space and functionality of the home. Placing a few large-scale pieces of furniture into a small space can make it seem larger, rather than having several smaller pieces clutter up the area.
• Customize wherever it’s possible. To take advantage of every inch of space, add built-ins and storage nooks anywhere you can.
• Consider the clutter. We can’t say this enough: de-clutter, de-clutter, de-clutter. Not every keepsake or piece of décor needs to be displayed. If there are too many to choose from, consider rotating them out seasonally. Nothing makes a house look smaller than unnecessary clutter.

It doesn’t matter how big your house is, at Progressive Builders, we are here to help make your remodel dreams come true. Contact us today to get started!