With Nairobi’s ever growing population there is an increase of more and more buildings. Sadly, this has caused most contractors to opt for buildings with much smaller spaces, that are cramped up and disorderly. Luckily there are increasingly more ideas you can renovate your small living space.
Here are some exciting ideas to renovate your small living space to give it that organized and attractive appeal:
Maximize Vertical Space
With the lack of width in these small apartments it means that every inch of spacing matters from the ceiling boards to the corners of the house.
This means you should adopt methods that utilize the vertical spaces in your house. For instance you could use shelves for storage of things such as books, utensils e.t.c. Another good method would be the use of wall mounted racks reducing the clutter of things like shoes or any other household items.
This will allow you to have more space on the ground and give your home a more organized look. For aesthetic beauty you can add wall paintings to give your home an appealing ambience. Additionally, you can use magnetic pegs and hooks to store your clothing’s and utensils such as cups and pans.
Regular Decluttering
Ensure you clean your home regularly to avoid piling up unwanted things around your living space. You should also avoid hoarding items you don’t necessarily need.
This can be achieved by creating a list of all items you’ve outgrown or no longer need and either organize a yard sale or give it out to charity. Doing this will make your place look more organized and appealing.
Multipurpose Furniture
Opt for space saving furniture this can be achieved by looking for adjustable furniture like a sofa bed as you can host visitors and sleep on it simultaneously. You should not just consider a multi purpose furniture for it’s space saving advantage but also other qualities like durability and sustainability.
Try as much as possible to look at its appeal so as to maintain that homely look we all look for. Check the quality and size of these multipurpose designs as they might end up consuming more space than intended to.
Choosing the right furniture is no simple task so it is advisable to take inspiration from other tiny homes. Looking for reviews from the items you eye can be of great help.
Effective Lighting Techniques
Lighting is also a major factor when it comes to determining an environment’s outlook. Most dark areas give a space a cramped up look.
Given that most tiny apartments have insufficient lighting it would be advisable to look for other lighting options. For instance, you can maximize natural lighting by using sheer curtains that allow light passage. You could also adopt layered lighting to blend with the natural lighting as it helps with the overall illumination of the place.
Use of mirrors is also a good idea as it reflects most of the light giving the illusion of a spacious conducive living space, Lighting, overly gives your place the radiance and ambience it needs appearing more beautiful and aesthetically appealing
Outdoor Spacing
Being creative with your outdoor spaces like your balcony can come in handy as it will enhance the general outlook. For instance, you can recycle your balcony space by using it multifunctional.
For instance, you can use foldable chairs and a portable table as a eating area, while simultaneously transforming it to a relaxing or storage area.
Outdoor spacing can also be used to give your home a personalized look by use of plants or decoration. Using L.E.D lighting will enhance your evening experience giving your home a warm and aesthetically pleasing look .
Conclusion
Living in a tiny apartment/home shouldn’t confide you to less than stellar living conditions. Seek inspiration and ideas from other tiny living spaces and go wild with creativity. Give your home the renovation it needs and give it that homely experience we all desperately look for.
