Having a home that feels more spacious brings a number of advantages. Generally, a larger home is more comfortable and has a greater potential for storage solutions, meaning residents can design their spaces with versatility and a broader number of designs. Space also allows for utility that, during a period of remote working, is increasingly sought after. What motivates many to seek a more spacious home, however, is the value with which it adds to a property.

Those who seek advice, for example, before placing a home on the market will often be advised to tidy while removing all unnecessary features and furniture. This creates a greater sense of space, even if the property itself doesn’t gain more capacity. As a result, a home feels larger and gains value, or is, at the very least, likely to prompt higher bids on the market. Many interior designers would argue that there is always more potential for space. It is why the search for storage solutions and modular furniture is so popular. Now, even furniture itself is being designed to include the utility of storage as the demand for space-efficiency grows.

Multifunction Furniture The elegance of multifunction furniture is simple. An item of furniture, that which is generally quite large, has multiple purposes and, therefore, consolidates two living spaces into one. This could be a bed that also has storage containers inside or it could be an office table that folds into a wall. In both examples, there are two utilities. This type of furniture can dramatically improve a living space’s functionality, help homes to become more useful without encroaching on capacity. And, at a time when homeowners are expecting to get more out of their interior designs, especially with remote working trends, such solutions are essential.

Outbuildings And Garden Storage

Sheds have long been a garden solution for the storage of tools and equipment. However, now that residents are looking to expand their living spaces, sheds are no longer being seen as sufficient. Instead, alternative buildings like ever-popular log cabins, are being built instead.

Such structures essentially expand a home’s living space, adding an extra room to a property without the need for costly extensions. These rooms are remarkably versatile and can offer the space for home offices, guest rooms, and much more, while also integrating into a garden’s aesthetic.

Open Your Room

Creating an open plan living space isn’t always possible and can be a costly endeavour. However, those who do embark on the journey of breaking down walls and opening up their rooms often achieve a significant reward.

Open plan living spaces bring a number of benefits, especially when it comes to property value, which is in part because of their current aesthetic popularity. They not only help homes with their storage, creating more space for furniture and decor but they also dramatically improve light flow. Those who understand interior design will recognise how important this is and more natural light in a living space equates to a greater sense of capacity and comfort.

William Bray