Most people only think of space in terms of the space inside their house. But what about the space outside? There is a lot of it, and it can be put to good use. In this article, we’ll explore some ways to make more space in our house to live life better or more comfortably.
We will also look at some ways to extend our living space beyond just our house, which can come in the form of mini storage solutions or other options.
Deciding on the Use and Pleasure Objects Provide
We can declutter our space by taking the time to decide which items no longer serve a practical purpose for us or please us when we look at them. This may, to a degree, avoid some of the need to look for alternatives beyond household walls. However, as you will read, a combination of all the things below will make for the best possible way of living comfortably in our surroundings.
Items may no longer be useful when they are a duplicate or spare of an item. This can happen when we update something to a newer model or end up with two when given something as a gift.
If we can never again think of a use for something, then we ought to decide to sell it or give it to charity. Perhaps a family member in another property could make use of it. That would be extending its use beyond your house and making space.
Changes over time in how we view things can mean that an item we once fell in love with has just become a part of the furniture, and so we no longer appreciate it as much aesthetically. Perhaps then it is time to have a clear out of these kinds of items.
Outside Options
Another way to extend our living space is to use the space outside our house. This can be done by creating a garden or patio. This will give us extra space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. We can also use this space to entertain guests.
For storage, we can make more use of sheds and garages. Sheds can be made to better protect items by not letting in the elements. A bigger garage can house more than just a car.
Self-storage
When items are of sentimental value, we will never want to move them on, so we will look to alternative ways of still keeping them but, at the same time, making space within our home.
So, another way to free up more space in our house is to use self-storage units. This can be a great way to declutter our homes and make living more comfortable for us. Houses can seem small enough without cluttering them up with items no longer valued by us. Self-storage will, for instance, allow us to store seasonal items or items that we don’t need daily.
We can be reassured that precious items in self-storage units can be protected by security systems and even have climates that they will appreciate. The kinds of climates that do not attract mold on items.
This is particularly important with paper documents, sensitive electrical goods, and musical instruments. If a family member once played a musical instrument, we may still keep it for sentimental reasons, and in the hope that they may decide to pick it up again and play it once more.
More Efficient Use of Indoor Space
Do not forget to better use your indoor space too as this will help you live better within the whole house rather than confine activities to a few rooms where you have the space. Make more of the entire household space and extend into all rooms that you have freed of clutter.
There are a few things we can do to make better use of our indoor space.
- Dual-purpose furniture
When space is tight in our homes, we often need to get creative to make the most of the square footage we have. One way to do this is by using furniture that has a dual purpose. For example, a futon can be used as both a couch and a bed, and a storage bench can be used to store extra blankets and pillows.
- Renewed arrangements of items
Most people have too much stuff. We can free up space in our homes by re-arranging what we have. For example, instead of having a chair in the living room, put it in the bedroom to use as a clothes storage unit. Get creative with storage and you’ll be able to make more space.
Final Thoughts
Creating more space in our house can make our lives more comfortable and enjoyable. Self-storage and using the space outside our house are two great ways to do this. So, what are you waiting for? Start making more space in your house today!
