10 Brilliant Tips For Living In A Small Space (That Make A BIG Difference)

Whether you actually live in a small space or it just feels like the walls are closing in on you due to an expanding family, these chic cheats will help to maximise your storage and give the home a budget-friendly overhaul. 10 tips for living in a small space without losing the plot: 1. Use two small tables instead of one large coffee table – this way the tables can be moved around more easily to accommodate guests. Image via Home Oh My 2. Create zones like this 'drop zone' in the hallway – a two teared set of hooks is perfect for those tight entranceways. Image via I Heart Organizing 3. Hack cheap furniture to get the most out of it – this ikea shelf unit becomes a bench and bookshelf in one. Image via Instructables 4. Invest in clear dining chairs to give the illusion of more space – I never realised how much space dining chairs take up until I tried to squeeze six into my small back room. Alternatively install a bench seat along one wall of your dining space for added space-saving. Image via Refinery29 5. Sleep up high – These are cute and clever. Image via Ikea Hackers And it's not just for kids.... Image via Apartment Therapy 6. Mirrors create the illusion of light and space. Image via April and the Bear 7. Keep a toy box in every room (a cute one helps) – At the end of each day gather up all the toys and put them in the box, it takes just a few minutes and clears the head immediately. Image via Cozy Cottage Cute 8. Declutter – Seems obvious and yet it's not something we've managed to achieve yet. See our 5 steps to better kitchen organisation (we've all got to start somewhere...) 9. Use floating shelves instead of side tables in the bedroom. Image via Apartment Therapy 10. Hard working furniture – This table doubles in size and includes storage. BOOM. Image via Ikea