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Home Improvements, Home Inspiration · August 18, 2021

Repurposing The Space In Your Home

Do you feel like you’ve got a lot of wasted space in your home? It’s something that plagues us all from time to time. Sure, you’ve got plenty of room to move about, but the space just seems empty, and you can even hear your voice echo sometimes, and that isn’t cosy! 

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However, it can be much easier to repurpose all of this open floor than you might think. You just need to rethink how you use your rooms, and then plan for the future of your home on top of that. Don’t worry, we’ve got some advice! Here are the three things to think about in order to get your home feeling lived in and looking like a nice place to be. 

If your rooms seem open and empty, it’s time to repurpose them for a happier lifestyle!

Think About Your Lifestyle Needs

The way you live should inform how you use the space. Aesthetics are fine in theory, but if your home isn’t functional, it’s not worth anything! For example, if you’re not a big movie buff, making your own home cinema might be cool, but it’s not going to be useful. Instead, why not turn that extra space you now have into a home gym, that’ll save you both time and money from having to hit the actual gym? Think in terms of convenience and you’ll know what to do. 

Get the Garage Sorted!

The garage is a big part of your home, and technically counts as an extra room that can be used for a whole manner of different functions. It can be an extra bedroom, or an artist’s studio, or a home office, or a home gym – there’s a lot you can do with this big box that’s taken up by a random storage assortment right now!

And that’s something worth sorting out. Be ruthless here – throw most of it out. Donate as much as you can, and see if you can fit anything you want to keep in the attic. Once cleared, you can install temporary flooring in your garage, get the light switched for something brighter, and make sure the wifi is boosted enough in there for internet and music streaming. Your home could have a whole new room to boast, and that could up the value of the property by 20%. 

Aim for Plenty of Storage

Storage is king! You need to have as many storage areas in your home as possible, and if you’re wasting space right now, it’s a good idea to think about the shelving units or hidden storage compartments you can have fitted in its place. This is especially relevant if you’ve got a family to raise, or you’ve got a lot of pets constantly making the house look untidy. And storage units always look good, so you won’t have to worry about how your room ties together either. 

The space in your home isn’t functional right now, but you can easily fix this!

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