Small Space Hacks // Tricks to Bigger Looking Space and Maximizing Storage Philippines 

My very first topic is about small spaces. Because I am sure many of you can relate in living in a small space. I actually call our house the tall tiny House since its small but i will give you a tour next time lets start with how you can visually expand the look of your space even though it is really small. How to make it feel spacious. The very first thing which is quite obvious is installing mirrors. Put big mirrors on your wall for example, if you have blank wall and you have no idea what to do with it. Place a big mirror there for your dining wall, or behind a sofa and if you have a tight budget. As you know big mirrors is quite expensive what I do to save on cost. I buy small mirrors and install them in a college. Visually it looks like a big piece but in reality. They are just in expensive bunch of mirrors. Next is curtain and this is important since I see a lot of people install their contains in correctly. Usually what people do when installing curtains they install the rod.

Right at the top of the window and the curtains are are all all squashed in with the window frame. To make your space look bigger........

Make your curtains wider and higher then your actual window for example this is your window make your rod wider extending it outside the window frame by 12-15 inches

In terms of height, if you have and average ceiling height make your curtains from floor to ceiling but if you have a very high ceiling at least extend the curtain 12 inches above the window frame

Visually, it makes the space looks bigger. It will make your window look bigger as well the space will look brighter if you installed curtains this way

The issue with this, here in the Philippines. The available ready made curtains. Is not that long so when you install your curtain higher it will not reach the floor. 

So what I do is have them custom made I buy fabrics from Tutuban. Since they have a lot of  nice options den I will have it made based on the measurement I wanted if you already have a curtain and don't want to buy a new one since you already love the one you have what you should do is look for a fabric that complements your curtain

For example, your curtains in cream with green geometric lines you can look for a plain dark green and extend your curtains at the bottom.

If your curtains  lacks 10 inches, then you will have 10 inches band and it will look like an intentional design.

When it comes to choosing furniture....

What I notice is if people have small space they buy really petite and small pieces.

Like a sofa that your thigh can barely fit into because it's that narrow

The issue with that is yes you have a sofa but you cannot fully enjoy it because it's uncomfortable. The important thing is you have a normal size looking furniture.

 

For example,you have studio and you want a sofa instead of buying a 3 seater, get that 2 seater version

But it's still Deep and comfortable. Like our sofa its a just 2 seater since a regular 3 seater won't fit but its a comfortable place to sit. The important thing is the proportionality of the furniture to your space

Buy a normal size furniture not just over size to not over whelm your small space speaking of furniture all of us have cabinet and closets

That's really big and bulky

Paint it or choose color that is closets to your wall color

If you have White walls buy a closet that is white or have your  existing cabinet painted white if you have a nevy blue or dark walls paint your cabinet a dark color as well.

That way, your big pieces of furniture will just blend in Your closet will look like it's just part of your wall by doing that it will make your space look bigger, even in reality that closet is just taking up the same floor space. So, for bulky furniture, paint it

The same color as your walls just a a recap expand with mirror, hang curtains high and wide

Use few proportional furniture and camouflage bulky pieces. Next is storage since that is the biggest problem in a small space what can we do to maximize storage in a small space.

First of all...... Get rid of excess stuff if you have a small space even if you you put a lot of storage but you have an excessive amount of stuff, it will still look cluttered and tight.

So if its unneeded and you have't used them in a year donate them or get rid of them it's important that our house looks fresh and bright and it feels good to go home to a nice and clutter free home. So let's get rid of unnecessary stuff.  On option, if you are having some renovation anyway elevate your floor. 

When you elevate one portion of your space the bottom area you can use as a pull-out bed can you imagine if you have your bed there

When it's all closed off at day time,it would make everything more spacious

But if you don't want your bed in there it's totally fine. When you elevate your floors, you can use all that space for storage you can store a lot of items.

by just elevating one portion of your unit that's the first option if your are not doing any construction, what are the ways to maximize the storage of a small space is by utilizing your walls hang cabinets, shelves,or hooks

That is still pleasant to look at there's really a lot of things you can store on your walls. If you have peg boards

You can also use those for storage and you can organise them nicely another option is don't forget the doors of your cabinet. You can store a lot of things there what I put in my closet door is my accessories my Necklaces and bangles are all there for the bathroom, you can buy those storage. 

That you can hang on the door you can put your toiletries there if you have a small bathroom and you don't have much storage. Also underneath the furniture....,..

So for the bed.  The one with built in drawers are nice but if you already have a bed without one. You can still store a lot of things under there just get some storage bins. Also use multipurpose furniture. 

Like aur coffee table, it has a shelf but it's better if you can get your hands on a table that has drawers or it can be storage chest some dining table have drawers as well there's a lot of furniture that has additional storage you can buy.

Instead of the normal one so you can maximize your small space in terms of space planning,if you have a small space you need to prioritize if you live in a studio unit, and only available space is for a bedroom and just one area for living or dining think of what's more important for you do you have a lounge area for living or a decent dining space. You can actually do both if your priority is a lounge or living area have a sofa there, and choose a table that is convertible for dining but if your priority is to have a decent dining area.

What you need to do is put a bench seating with Pillows to have a lounge look but the dining space is still the main focus.

If your priority is dining and living,and now the bed just get a daybed. That can convert or used as a sofa just prioritized your space dont try to fit everything full size because one space can be transformed dining can be living space and vice versa it will all depend on the furniture choices.

So that's the basic ideas on how to maximize your space. Maximize your storage and furniture placement and how you can visually make your space feel spacious despite the small area.

I hope you learned something and if you have topics you want me to discussed it put a comment below or send me a direct message via Instagram that is bye.