FINE & COUNTRY SMALL SPACES DONE WELL
Regardless of whether you are purchasing your first property, downsizing, or crafting an outbuilding into an income-earner, finding ways to maximise small spaces can provide big benefits. Jonathan Handford from Fine & Country Leamington Spa provides tips for making the most of your space.
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We all know bigger is not always better, but when it comes to housing yourself and your belongings, it seems we always want that little bit more. Here are a few tips you can use to maximise the space you have.
DECLUTTER When it comes to downsizing or maximising small spaces, the first place to start is to reduce clutter as much as possible and only keep the items that are essential. Keeping unnecessary belongings only makes it harder to find space for the things you need. Often items end up in a drawer for months or even years because there is no longer any use for them. Go through the ‘everything drawer’ – we all have one – and see what is useful and what is just taking up valuable space.
YES, NO, AND MAYBE As you declutter, sort things into three piles – yes, no, and maybe. If you’re the decisive type, skip the maybe pile, as this requires a second round of decisions. If possible, try to deal with each item once and decide as to whether you are keeping or discarding. It can be a difficult task for people who struggle to let go but ask yourself if the item is replaceable and how often it actually gets used. Remember too, while we all like to keep mementos and things of sentimental value, you’re going to need the room to store these belongings.
DONATE In the yes, no, maybe process, you may find some hidden treasures not needed in your new home. There are a large number of charitable foundations doing fantastic community work that could benefit from a donation of household items. Donating is a great way to reduce clutter and help members of the community who need it.
BE SEASONAL Aim to only have the current season’s clothing in your wardrobe. Large winter coats and winter boots take up a lot of space, so put these items in storage or store them in sealable containers and pack them away until needed.
ORGANISATION IS KEY The idea is to get rid of items, not gain more, but purchasing an organisation system or containers that can help to reduce the amount of space needed for items also makes sense. Organisation contributes greatly to decluttering an area without needing to discard too many items.
REDUCE LARGE FURNITURE Decluttering, if you’re good at it, can mean that you no longer require some of your larger furniture items. Large pieces of furniture can be sold or donated to make space for more suitably sized furniture, which will make your space feel larger. Multi-functional furniture can also be good for smaller spaces – items such as extending tables, fold-away desks, and sofas with in-built storage can be useful in only taking up space when they are needed.
HAVE A PLAN Be strategic in your approach. If an item is
not used very often but is worth keeping, pack it into a box and label it. Boxes and containers can be easily stacked to make more space and will help to protect the items inside.
Moving is never easy and setting up a small space can be a challenge, but by only moving necessary items to your new home and really considering what you need in your space, you’ll have a more functional, comfortable space.
For advice on selling or buying property, please contact Fine & Country Leamington Spa on 01926 455950 or visit
www.fineandcountry.com/uk/leamington-spa
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