The walls of a small house can sometimes feel as if they are closing in on you. It’s for this reason that you must do everything you can to keep yourself sane at home. Here are some of the great tips you shared with us about living in a small space. We would love to hear about any others you would like to add in the comments section.

Tables that fold up

An otherwise cramped kitchen is made more spacious by a folding table that folds up against the wall, paired with folding chairs hung above. It would also be a good idea to use a sleeper sectional sofa for small spaces.

Organize under the stairs with storage

You should not let the space under your stairs go to waste by not using it for drawers, shelves, or cabinets.

Get a king-sized bed

You may think that large pieces like a bed, sofa, or bathtub take up more space, but they actually give the impression that you have more space. You will be able to relax more if you invest in pieces that make you feel relaxed.

Skylights should be installed

If there were no skylights, the room would definitely feel stuffy. It is important to provide views of the outdoors, as well as more light, to give the feeling of a larger space.

Remove a wall by pushing it out

Is there room for expansion? Adding more space to a room is possible by extending it. It doesn’t take much to make a big difference. If you have a walkway that connects your garage to the home, you might be able to eat up some unused space.

Reflections are included

Gloss or semi-gloss paint finishes and sliding mirror wardrobe doors help to open up rooms and make them feel more spacious.

Make use of your neighbours’ resources

If you want to borrow power tools or appliances, such as leaf blowers, you can do some research as to whether your local community has a lending program, or borrow from and lend to your neighbor. If you eliminate the things you only use occasionally, you could save a lot of space.

You can grow plants indoors

It creates a sense of openness and freshness in a room when nature is brought inside. It is particularly useful for apartment dwellers in cities.

Add a window to the roof

Underneath the roof window, the owner added storage as well as more light to an upstairs bedroom.

A half door should be added

As well as bringing in fresh air, a stable door design can also be used to increase the sense of space within the home by providing more connection to the outdoors.

The hearth should be raised

If you live in a small home, you know how difficult it is to find enough space for your guests to sit. I would suggest installing a sturdy raised hearth around the fireplace as one way to improve its appearance. A few cushions can be placed on top of that and you have more options when it comes to entertaining.

A peninsula can be added to the kitchen

What is your frequency of dining in the formal dining room? You can add extra benchtop space to your kitchen by installing a peninsula or island bench. By doing this, you’ll be able to make better use of the dining room.

Install a kitchen table at benchtop height

Galley kitchens are ideal for this. It offers more workspace and can hold a small dinner party with a few stools. To prevent backs from being tucked out of the way, keep stools with backs below bench height.

Furniture should be scaled to the room

Be sure the furniture you’re bringing into your small home is the right scale before you bring it in. It is not a good idea to fill your living room with oversized furniture.

Paint in lighter colors

The light is your friend when it comes to design, so using light-hued paints will create a more open and airy feeling in your home.