At some stage, we all need extra space in areas of our homes. You’d be surprised to learn how overlooked and unexpected places can provide extra space.

Check for Potential Space Saving Areas

• Take a tour around your home and look for areas that may have space-saving potential.
• Don’t ignore the small spaces – with a little innovation they can be transformed into space-saving storage space.
• Built-ins, nooks, low ceiling areas, corners and stairs are such potential areas.

We all have televisions in our homes. You cannot miss seeing them. They are predominantly featured in our living area.

Optimise wall space and enhance your living area with THE FRAME. You will likely become the envy of family and friends.

When not watching TV, you will be able to strut beautiful artwork or photography on the television screen instead.

The Frame Comes On

2. Save on Wall Space – TV MIRROR

Disguise your television as a mirror. Similar concept as The Frame, only this time your television becomes a framed mirror reflecting natural light and surrounding area.

3. Unexpected and Overlooked Home Space Saving and Storage Spaces –  KIDS’ BEDROOM

• The Midi Sleeper

In our blog 8 Super Great and Easy Tips for Creating the Perfect Kids’ Room and Having Fun In Doing So – we featured beds with amazing space-saving features.

Steps leading up to a bunker bed are transformed into storage and space-saving cabinets.

• Out of Sight Storage Space – Under the Bed

To utilise the space under the beds, store items in suitable storage containers.

You will be glad you did, since not only have you made use of the available space, but the container and items are out of sight too.

4. Unexpected and Overlooked Home Space Saving

Spaces – UNDER THE STAIRS

There are many ways to utilize the space under and around a staircase.

Especially when you live in a small unit or apartment, utilising this space would be invaluable.

So how do we go about utilising this area and space?

a. Decorating

b. Make it Functional and

c. Designing

Use the available space at the steps, or the walls in the immediate vicinity to add decorative items to make the area look warm, welcoming and homely. 

The space around the staircase can be used for practical and functional purposes. Add a chair, a buffet, cloak stand, umbrella stand, a bookcase, a small desk, a chest of drawers etc.

Adding functional items to the staircase area provides more storage facilities.

The overlooked area around the staircase lends itself to so much more than just being a way to reach the upper floor. It has the potential to become the focal point to your home.

The best surprise is that the space becomes functional and adds finesse to your home. 

When it comes to selling your property, the entrance to your home will immediately initiate the desire to buy with potential property buyers.  A well presented and functional staircase area adds allurement to your home.  

Do you live in a unit without a garden – no problem you can create a beautiful indoor garden space under the stairs. 

The only bathroom in your home is the one upstairs – no problem you can create one under the stairs.

Wish you had a study area – under the stairs will work extremely well.

No place to store your much-loved bicycle – under the stairs there is plenty of room.

Need a little me time – design a cosy nook to escape to.