Over time, you tend to accumulate a lot of stuff and your home begins to resemble more and more a warehouse full of merchandise. No matter how spacious it is, your home will seem smaller than is in reality.
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Fortunately, there are several smart and simple ways to include your stuff more efficiently and practically into the overall look of your home.
It is not hard at all to accrue different items in your house. This stuff is acquired over time, without realizing doing so.
However, this does not mean you need to get rid of everything. There are many other different ways to make your items fit harmoniously into your living space without reducing their number.
Let’s see together a few smart tips that may help you to create space in your house, not to mention that your home will look more organized, enjoyable and welcoming.
USE ONLY A SINGLE LARGE PIECE OF FURNITURE PER ROOM
It is well known that an excessive number of furniture pieces clutters a space making it to look smaller, impeding also, the traffic flow.
Perhaps you have had the occasion to note an interior of a Japanese home. One or two pieces of furniture per room. That is all, and this simplicity in the furnishing leads to a great aesthetic effect. So, a minimalist furnishing way of your home will be perfect. Make sure also, to choose only, furniture pieces that are suitable for your room size.
USE ONLY STORAGE BINS THAT CAN BE USED ALSO AS FURNITURE
A smart idea is to use only storage bins that can be used also, as furniture. This is indeed, a smart idea and it is also, a concept that is becoming increasingly used in the contemporary interior design of a home. On the other hand, it is also fun. Think about it. You need to hide and store your little stuff that you do not use daily, and where it is better than a storage bin that can any time double as a coffee table or an ottoman.
MIRRORS CAN MAKE YOUR SPACE SEEMS LARGER
You can create an interesting optical illusion using mirrors. Any room will look much larger than it really is. A cleverly-placed mirror are able to do wonders for even a tiny room. You need only to choose a point in your room that it will be the focal point. Aim all your mirrors towards this point. This simple trick will provide an incredible depth illusion and your small room will appear larger.
CONCLUSION
You can increase definitely the functionality and beauty of your home if you include these simple but practical tips for your living space.
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