Small space splendour

For the best use of space in a small home, opt for seamless, built-in cupboards – and go floor to ceiling for optimum storage.

• Use any alcove-like spaces – between a fireplace and a wall, for example – to install shelving, which is great for books, magazines, photo frames and CDs.
• Use a sleeper couch in the living room to add an extra room for guests.
• Use lidded boxes on open shelving to ensure an uncluttered look.
• ‘See-through’ furniture, such as a table with a glass top, keeps a room light.
• Glass doors add more light to a room and creates a sense of space; use frosted glass for privacy, if required.
• Use a balcony or verandah as an added room to maximise space – decorate it as you would any living room.
• Buy furniture with multiple use in mind – for example, a table that can be used as a desk during the day and a dining table at night.

For the best use of space in a small home, opt for seamless, built-in cupboards – and go floor to ceiling for optimum storage.