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Neat ideas for renovating a small home Last year, the federal government introduced downsizing incentives aimed at the baby-boomer set. Add this to rising capital-city property prices that give just about everyone an incentive to cash in on their big home, and it’s not surprising that more and more people are looking for smaller, less expensive places to live. However, when faced with the challenge of fitting years of accumulated stuff into a space that’s a quarter the size, it’s easy to come undone. In this article, we’ve put together some cool ideas for maximising every inch of your new small-space home, to
help you make it more liveable and drive up its value.
Get creative with storage Before we even start talking about cool storage ideas, you’ll want to get tough on yourself and get rid of the stuff you don’t need. Once you’ve pared it back to the things you can’t live without, you can start thinking about incorporating clever storage solutions into the design of your home. Stairs are a hidden bonanza of wasted space that you can reclaim in a variety of ways. Another great tip is to use space vertically, not
horizontally – that means thinking of creative ways to make use of your wall and ceiling space instead of the floor. For example, try creating personality with floating wall shelves.
position attractive storage baskets to hide your clutter.
Conceal the laundry
Why not tuck your washer and dryer away inside a kitchen cupboard and reclaim the Use your furniture as extra storage; laundry for a different use? You might even multifunctional furniture is also a great idea like to include a fold-out drying rack and – look for a coffee table with a shelf under it ironing board into the design for ultimate efficiency. Another option is to combine for books, or one that converts into a desk. your bathroom and laundry into one, so that There are plenty of beds and sofas available you can optimise the use of the plumbing. with hidden storage Recess where possible underneath, You could remodel the toilet and go for a and you can wall-hung throne. By concealing the tank in the wall, you’ll save space and achieve a more modern look. When it comes to the bathroom, recessing cabinets and installing a pedestal basin will free up room. Another tip is to use neutral colours and larger mirrors to create the illusion of space. A longer form of this article is in Acceptance Finance’s May newsletter. You can email Russel Shaw to subscribe: russel@acceptancefinance.com.au.
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