What Design Elements Make a Small House Plan Feel Big?

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Design Elements Make a Small House Plan Feel Big

The trend in Australia and in any other countries continues to be building smaller houses. They are generally cheaper to build but they are also less maintenance and provide you with more disposable income to enjoy life.

 There are many companies which will help you to design your own home. However, in many cases it is a better idea to complete the design yourself.

If you choose to design it yourself then you’ll be able to make sure that it flows the way you like it and all your important requirements are met.

You can even build a small house yourself just by using laborers hired via a credible site such as Advanced Group Services.

To make the most of your space and ensure your small house feels big you should incorporate these design elements:

Light

Light is the key to pace. The lighter a property feels the more spacious it will seem. This means you need to add plenty of windows and make sure some of them are above eye level.

Windows set above eye level encourage light in and make you feel that the room is much bigger than it actually is.

You can also use mirrors to bounce the light round your small house. Again this will increase the feeling of space.

Minimal Walls

The interior of your home should have as few walls as possible. Every wall will take up some of your precious space and will make your house seem more confined.

An open plan approach is an excellent way of making the smallest space seem much larger. Of course you’ll need separate rooms for the bedrooms and bathrooms. But the main living areas should flow through each other; creating the illusion of space.

High Ceilings

Just as plenty of light can make a place feel brighter, friendly and larger; so can the right ceilings.

A high ceiling instantly gives the impression of space. This will increase the feeling of size in the home. You don’t need to waste the high ceiling space. Pull out beds or mezzanine floors or allow the height factor while using it for a purpose.

 Going Outdoors

The ultimate way to make any home feel larger is to connect it to the great outdoors. Even a small balcony or deck with patio doors can leave you feeling like you’re sat outside.

Considering the space available outside it is virtually impossible to bring the outside in and not feel like the house is larger than originally planned.

Keep Clutter Away

When you have minimal space available it is important to keep it as clear as possible. This will prevent it from feeling like the walls are closing in and keep the illusion of space.

It doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t have any personal effects on display. Instead you should choose your personal effects wisely so that they enhance the space instead of overpowering it.

Learning to love with less clutter will also make it easier for you to make the most of the space you have. After all, if people can learn to live in tiny houses, I’m sure you can manage a small one!

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