Designing for small spaces requires a bit of creativity to maximise comfort, aesthetics and functionality. Photo: 123rf.com
It is not easy to make do with a limited amount of space. However, there is no denying that there has been a growing trend of people downsizing and opting for smaller living spaces, especially with a higher cost of living in urban areas.
Small apartments and houses may have certain disadvantages, but the cost savings and ease of maintenance often outweigh them for many homeowners.
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Designing for small spaces requires a bit of creativity to maximise comfort, aesthetics and functionality. Photo: 123rf.com
Drawers and shelves make the room less cluttered and more organised while making efficient use of its limited square footage.
Drawers and shelves to make the room less cluttered and more organised.
A down light produces a focal point while the tall ceiling creates an illusion of space in this narrow Scandinavian-style kitchen.
A down light produce a focal point while the tall ceiling creates an illusion of space.
A living room with ambient lighting and full-length windows create a warm, inviting atmosphere while giving a mirage of more space.
It makes the room feel warm and inviting while giving a mirage of more space.
Using vertical space, such as installing shelves on the walls or hanging plants from the ceiling, is one way of maximising small spaces. Photos: Unsplash
