KATIE CHARLOTTE FIEDLER
15.06.2024 - 13:09 / growingfamily.co.uk / Catherine
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Some homes are genuinely small. Other properties begin to feel small once you add more people and possessions to them. Whatever the reason, many UK homeowners are grappling with the need for additional living space.
In that scenario, you have two options: you can sell the property and move to a bigger home, or you can find clever ways to provide additional space. Unless you have additional reasons to move home, if it’s just a space issue then it’s probably easiest to stay put and use your space differently.
Let’s take a look at some of the most effective ways to create more space in your home.
Your home might have felt spacious once upon a time, but if your family grows or you acquire more possessions, you’re on the fast track towards clutter. And clutter is one of the main culprits when it comes to making a home feel smaller.
You can return your property to its former spacious glory by getting serious about storage. Some truly innovative solutions have hit the market in recent years, allowing you to store your belongings in parts of the home that were previously not being used. Do this, and you should notice the benefits immediately.
Alternatively, if you’re dealing with a lot of clutter, or have large items that you can’t really store anywhere other than out in the open, then consider renting a storage unit. With this, you’ll be able to keep the items that you want, but that you don’t need on a daily basis.
For example, you may have summer furniture that is taking up too much space in winter. You could also use a storage unit to store winter/summer clothes, or electrical items that you only need from time to time. Storage units can be surprisingly affordable, and once you’ve got one, it’s unlikely that
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