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A small home is something that many have to compromise with, especially when it comes to a limited availability of larger homes and a budget that doesn’t go that far. When purchasing property, it might be that the individual or household isn’t the same size as what it is now.

An apartment or small two-bed home may not be outlived with multiple occupants on the property. While it may be wise to make a move at some point, if that’s not possible now, it’s beneficial to try and free up space where possible.

To make a small home feel more spacious, here are some helpful tips to do so.

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Create an open-style dining room and kitchen

Open-plan spaces are really helpful for creating more space because they’re not closed off by walls or doors. This is something that may require more extensive work to take place, like knocking down a wall. However, if it’s something that is possible, then it can definitely be beneficial in opening up a space and making it feel larger.

The best areas where this works are in both the dining room and kitchen. Both places are considered a space where guests are entertained and dine, so why not combine the two?

Get rid of any junk and clutter

Junk and clutter are a major influence on how a space feels and looks. With humans being natural hoarders, some are worse than others. From cupboards and closets crammed full of junk to attic spaces and basements. Wherever there’s room for storage, it’s often going to be made up of mostly clutter that could probably be disposed of.

Using a service like Go Now, can be a good way of ridding the home of any junk immediately. A professional junk removal service can help get rid of anything, no matter how bulky it may be. 

Use the right colors

Color creates an impression on a person, particularly when it comes to their emotions. Emotional responses are garnered through colors and when decorating the space, using the right color can help give the illusion of more space.

Using lighter, more neutral colors is a great way to make a small home feel spacious as opposed to using darker colors that are going to make the room feel a lot smaller. 

Make use of lighting and mirrors

Lighting and mirror can really help to influence the size of the space, with lighting and natural light being a good way to brighten a room. For mirrors, they create an illusion of a room being bigger than it actually is. 

The bigger the mirrors and the more surface they cover when it comes to a wall, the greater the illusion.

Get everything off the floor 

When it comes to making a small space feel bigger, get everything off the floor. The less stuff on the floor, the more floor space available. This will help even a small room, feel bigger.

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