How to Make the Different Rooms of Your Home Work for You

Break the rules of convention when it comes to making the spaces of your home work best for you. Go with clever ways to create useful and versatile rooms that suit your lifestyle, and to make the most of the space that you have.

Some ways to make different rooms and spaces of your home work for you are:

Start with a good purge

The best way to begin reconfiguring your space is to start with a good purge and blank slate. Measure the room accurately and visit home improvement retailers for things that you may need to refurbish and repair any existing damage, such as paint, drywall, or flooring, first.

Work from your home

With many people working from home these days, it makes sense to create a guest room that also doubles as a home office; murphy beds, pull-outs, and trundles are all practical ideas for a guest room/office, and effective ways to maximize the space that you do have.

Carve out entertaining space

Got an odd-shaped or seemingly useless area of your home? Consider turning it into a dedicated entertaining space with a few furnishings and some attention. Make narrow spaces into clever conversation areas or a long bar; turn small open areas into quiet nooks with some panels or partitions for privacy.

Get clever about clutter

Get clever about storage spaces and how to hide your stuff. Clearing the clutter makes more room, but if there are things that you must keep, try to tuck them away in storage ottomans, understairs, cubbies, or vertical shelving to stay organized and optimize the space.

Try these tips to create a more useful, versatile, and distinctive home that suits you best. Visit vendors and venues to find the right pieces for your home, as well as to garner design inspiration!