Home Renovations

Inside walls can break up space in a smaller home. Rooms aren’t always functional and feel too tight.

You’ll see this with dining rooms. An eat-in kitchen in a small home can feel cramped.

Is the dining room and kitchen adjacent but separated by a common wall? Consider hiring a contractor to remove that wall to open up space.

What about the living room and dining room? You could also remove the wall there to create a more open and functional space. Removing walls will brighten a smaller home as well.

Neutral wall colors can often cause an illusion of more space. If you choose gray tones, you can use different tones for various rooms. Select a paint color and look for the different values on the color strip.

You could use the lightest color on the strip in your home’s darkest area, like a hallway. Use darker colors to highlight architecture in your kitchen or dining area. Mid-tones are great for bedrooms and bathrooms.

If you want a brighter color, you could paint an accent wall. Some color pallets that work well in smaller homes are ice blues, whites, yellows, and gold.

To maximize storage in a small home, you can ask contractors to build more shelving. You can make the most of every inch in your home.

Cabinets will help contain useful items and keep your home from appearing cluttered.

A custom-built buffet in a dining area is a great storage space for glasses, linens, and dishes.

Install extra shelving in bedrooms, so you have a place to store books. Make sure your closet space has enough shelves, as well.

When decorating your smaller home, you want to make sure you don’t fill every free space. Instead, choose items that reflect your style and go well with your home decor.

Put away things into storage, or get rid of duplicates. Look for quality furniture that will last. Make sure you love the new decor piece before bringing it home.

Sliding doors will open up a room, so an outdoor space is easy to access and functional. Windows will let natural light in, and make your indoor spaces feel airy and light.

Consider installing windows in your ceiling. A sunroof will bring sunshine and warmth into your home.

At night, you can stargaze from the comfort of your home. If you have a dark area, solar tubes are an affordable and practical solution.

You can renovate and design a multi-purpose space. Your living room could also double as a guest room. Replace your couch with a convertible sofa bed or futon.

A guest room could also act as a home office. Pick up a comfortable chair and stylish desk. Look for fold-away furniture as well, if you’re short on space.

What do you place inside your closet? You can use the smallest spaces in your home and turn it into a productive hideaway.

Space below the staircase can get renovated into a wine cellar or mini-library. A contractor can come in and install new shelving. You could even add a lamp and some cushions for a cozy reading nook.

Use all the space in your home and transform it above a stairwell by building a loft. Do you have high ceilings? Transform all that open space into a loft and use it for a reading space or extra bedroom.

If you have guests coming to stay the night, you will have a cozy space for them to sleep.

We know that color can make rooms feel small or big. Color can also affect the mood and atmosphere of your home. Darker colors can make rooms feel enclosed or gloomy, while lighter colors can open up space.

Consider the same thing when you’re renovating your floors or walls. Stick with light and neutral colors.

Bold and bright colors can come out in your home decor. Adding a patterned rug or a colorful art piece will add personality and character to your home.