Small home living comes with its own share of compromises. But one doesn’t have to sacrifice on style or functionality. All they need are a few easy hacks to make tiny spaces smart, open and functional.
Making use of vertical space is an amazing idea. Wall space provides immense opportunities to decorate and use it functionally. From installing open shelves to hanging racks, these walls can also be used to place magnetic strips to hand spice jars and knives. The top of the cabinets can be used to store rarely used items. Peg boards can be used to hold mugs, pans and everything with a handle.
Use multi-functional furniture with can be used for more than just one purpose. Dining tables that come with storage drawers, benches with underneath storage, extendable dining tables, foldable breakfast bars, etc. are just a few ideas. These are super functional in nature and help keep the space free of clutter.
Folding counters are great additions for small kitchen & dining areas. Wall mounted drop tables can literally disappear when they are not in use. They also give space for people to move around. And then there are sliding pantry drawers and rolling carts that come in narrow designs so that they can be sneaked into corners and tight spots. These items can hold a lot of stuff.
Decluttering should be an ongoing job. Make this a monthly activity. This helps avoid duplicate purchases and over-stuffing the pantry. This way ingredients can used as much as possible without getting stale or rotten. Stick to essentials and stop overbuying. The less is the visual chaos, the more likely it is for the areas to look open and clean.
Small kitchen & dining areas too can be efficient with a little bit of creativity and out of the box thinking.