How to maximise unused spaces/areas in your home

It seems like there’s always an unused corner in every house that you just can’t figure out what to do with. Whether it’s in your lounge room, along a hallway, or in a bedroom, those empty areas can feel like a waste of space in your otherwise well-styled home.

However, there are some tricks you can use to maximise those unused areas. In this post, we’ll share ideas for decorating these types of spaces. From vertical storage to strategically placed mirrors, here are four tips for getting more out of your available space.

Take advantage of wall space

Most homes are full of low-height items that take up floor space (such as beds, couches, tables, and chairs). While these items are essential, they’re rarely taller than waist-high and can leave your walls looking empty.

Fortunately, there are many ways to fill up taller spaces in your home. For example, floating bookshelves, artwork, bookcases, and headboards can all be used for this purpose. Even mounting a TV to the wall can help maximise unused space in your lounge room or bedroom.

Bring life into your home with indoor plants

Plants are an affordable addition to any home, and they’re perfect for those empty corners that you can’t seem to fill. Plus, plants bring life and nature into your house (and have even been proven to have health benefits).

As another bonus, indoor plants are much lighter than furniture, so they’re less of a hassle to bring home and move around your property. They’re available in many different varieties and are easy to find at your local nursery or garden and hardware store.

Add trendy and interesting furniture

Another great way to use up space is by incorporating fun, non-essential pieces of furniture into your home, in addition to the basics you already have.

For instance, bar carts, cabinets, and trolleys are becoming a popular addition to many people’s homes. While pieces like these aren’t essential for everyday living, they add a fun element to your room and allow you to display unique bottles, drinkware, and other bar accessories.

Use mirrors and glass to open up rooms

Finally, you can use mirrors and glass to open up your space without adding bulky furniture or heavy-looking items. Interior designers often use this trick to make small rooms appear larger than they really are.

Mirrors come in many shapes and sizes, so you can choose one that fits in with your existing decor. By hanging a mirror on an empty wall or angling a full-length mirror in a corner, you’re not only adding style and light, but you’re also enhancing your room with a stylish design element.

If you’re planning on selling your house, it’s important to maximise all of your unused space to make your prospective buyers feel at home and visualise themselves potentially living there. Professional property styling from Pabs can help you achieve this goal.

At Pabs, we use property styling to enhance the appeal of your home, allowing you to earn a superior sale. Get in touch with the Pabs team today by calling 1800 20 10 10 or visiting our website.