The pandemic caused a major shift in our world the past couple of years. For some, the shift was literal, as many moved homes. While some searched for extra space in the early stages of the pandemic due to online learning or working from home, we are now over the hill, returning to normal, and many adult children are flying the nest. This leaves parents as empty-nesters, looking to downsize. But this doesn't mean you have to compromise space for guests or kids coming home from university for the summer. With some creativity and smart space-planning, you can downsize and still host your guests. Kitchen space can be a struggle in small homes and apartments. Fold-up plastic tables can be tacky, and you don't always want guests or grandkids eating on the sofa. Today there are many quality, dual-purpose pieces of furniture like this storage hutch that doubles as a dining table for 4 to 6 people. Throw a clean white tablecloth overtop for a fancier occasion or leave as-is for day to day use. Convert the hutch into a table and simultaneously store your china and linens for maximized space usage. Click HERE for the link to this piece. A small 2-bedroom or 1 bedroom plus den home can easily see an extra room transformed into a multi-use home office and guest bedroom. A light coloured paint and some greenery can brighten up a space and make it feel airier. My personal favourite warm white paints include Benjamin Moore White Dove found HERE and Benjamin Moore Simply White found HERE.
A sleeper sofa is always an easy solution, but so it THIS cabinet style murphy bed, a simpler installation than a wall murphy bed. Looking to re-decorate your downsized home? Book a consultation with Faith below.
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AuthorFaith Pickran is the owner of Pickran Interiors and serves the GTA out of Oakville. ArchivesCategories |