The key to efficiency is making the most out of what you’ve got. Small homes don’t have to feel small if you know how to maximize your space.
The Murphy Door, hidden door bookshelf is a huge help when it comes to these kinds of remodels. They allow you to save space by giving you more storage space behind your door and beautiful storage for books and decorations on the front.
If you get on Pinterest and look up “space savers”, you’ll see dozens of ideas for turning ordinary space into attractive storage space. While this isn’t necessarily a revolutionary idea in and of itself, the Murphy Door does it in the most functional way possible, putting shelves in the space that is already taken up by a door and making it look way better at the same time.
Here are some other helpful ideas for maximizing small spaces:
Storage Beneath the Stairs:
Again, nothing new here, except that many people are finding ways to turn this space into an attractive shelf/cabinet area, rather than a simple closet.
Light Colors:
Using lighter colors might not actually save any space, but it will make your existing spaces feel larger and more open.
Use Curtains:
Using curtains instead of a wall may seem like something from the Summer of Love, but we promise it will help you save space. An attractive, sheer curtain/wall (think more Japanese than 1960s) will give you the option to open up your home with the slide of a hand.