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July 31, 2020

How to Update Your Small Home

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Chances are when you got married or even decided to start a family, you may have already picked out the home you’re in now. Maybe you didn’t think you would have more than one child, or maybe you thought you would eventually move into a bigger space. There is a lot to think about on how to update your small home to make your family more comfortable, but it is doable!

How to Update Your Small Home

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But, life happens. Now, you might have three or four kids and you’re all still crammed under the same roof. While moving is always an option, it’s normal to hold onto the sentimental value of the place where your kids are growing up. 

Thankfully, moving doesn’t have to be the only option. There are changes you can make to your current home to get more space and help your larger family to be more comfortable. Let’s take a look at some tips on How to Update Your Small Home, below!

3 Tips On How to Update Your Small Home

Add an Extension

One of the most obvious solutions is to add an extension to your home. House extensions can be added just about anywhere. But, if you’re in need of extra bedrooms for your children, a single storey extension is a great way to make sure everyone has their own space. 

While a house extension is an investment, it’s a cheaper option than buying a new home. It allows you to stay in the place you love while adding more space to fit your needs.

Adding an extension can also give you the room you need for things like homeschooling or keeping your kids active and occupied, especially during the uncertain times following the Coronavirus pandemic. 

Create “Retreats” Within Your Home

If you and your family are all sharing one small space, one way to make it feel bigger is to create a few “retreats” within the home itself. Every person’s retreat can be different.

It is a place they can go to be away from others and to relax, unwind, and enjoy some time to themselves. It can be an extra bedroom, a place in the den, or even a screened-in porch. 

How to Update Your Small Home

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Talk to your kids about where they would like their retreat to be. If they’ve been complaining about a lack of space or not having their own bedroom, offering up a ‘retreat’ space is a great way to make them feel as though they have a place of their own to go to when they need to be alone. 

Get Creative With Storage

Small homes are notorious for not having much storage space. So, you might find yourself with boxes and bins sitting out in rooms, taking up valuable space that could be used for other things. 

If your home doesn’t have a lot of room for storage, get creative! Invest in long, rolling plastic containers that can fit underneath beds to store clothing. Or, keep home decor items and seasonal items in spare closets or under the stairs.

How to Update Your Small Home

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Every inch of your home should be utilized in some way to make the most of it. By getting creative with your storage space, you can create more room for other things that are more practical. 

Whether you want to make changes to your small home that are big investments or everyday tasks that you can switch around, it’s not impossible to find your own space in a small house. Get creative with some of these ideas, and enjoy a bit more elbow room!

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