10 Ways to Make Your Home More Functional

Jackie Olson
6 min readAug 30, 2016

Remodeling or furnishing a house actually not hinders the effective use of the space, but increases the possibilities to enhance it. It is important to not forget the role of decorating a house with furniture. It can enhance the look and at the same time to ruin it. Sometimes, already furnished houses cannot be useful without providing enough space, this may bring stress. Though, you have ability to change this inconvenience by making your home functional. For it, further tips can help you.

1 tip:

Get rid from regular doors. Retractable doors or doors with casters that go into the wall are perfect solution to save space. They are comfortable for use and effortless. Little children can also open door without any problem.

2 tip:

To place high bookcases or hutches can enhance the vertical space of the rooms, especially if they are with mirror that also expands the rooms.

3 tip:

Save more space for study with a functional workstation. There are huge variations to choose a proper workstation with hutch, shelves and drawers for storage that come in different styles, colors and design.

4 tip:

Provide more free space in bedroom. Save toys of your children in drawers or special boxes. Armoires, closets, storage benches are the best solution. Beds may provide functionality as well. Murphy beds, bunk beds, pull-out-couch beds will help to enhance the free space of room. Bedroom for a child is not just a place to sleep; it is also a place where he/she can play. Thus, uniquely designed furniture will provide endless good mood and joyful moments for them.

5 tip:

Create comfort in a living room. Except sofas you can add coffee or side tables that are also features spaces for storage. They allow keeping magazines, newspapers, books or wineglasses.

6 tip:

Comfy your home with efficient lighting. Full your rooms with table lamps, wall lamps, floor lamps and pendants or chandelier. These versatile pieces are amazing decoration for home. With comfort they provide a beauty.

7 tip:

Maximize opportunities in your kitchen by placing furniture that provides not only storage but also functionality. Vertically high hutches or shelves will save more space. Dishes can be saved in china shelves, buffets and cabinets. While you are setting the table for a breakfast or dinner, kitchen cart with casters may help you. This will save your time and productivity.

8 tip:

Maximize your laundry room with a huge storage to store your clothes, shoes and other fashionable pieces. An additional view will give armoires for accessories where you can store jewelry.

9 tip:

Entertain more. Install entertainment center to your room that will provide a huge space to store your media. There are huge selections of design, styles, and colors of media centers.

10 tip:

Enjoy your outdoor relaxation. Never forget about your yard that also plays a significant role in your home design. Ensure that your landscape is done accurately. Then put outdoor seating sets and tables with spaces to store.

This was 10 different ways to improve your living space. It is worth to note that furniture with additional storage space and height provide functionality to your home.

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Jackie Olson

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.” ~ Henry David Thoreau