10 Simple Hacks For Freeing Up Space In Your Home

  • Apr 25, 2016

10 Simple Hacks For Freeing Up Space In Your Home

"So many stuff...so little space!"

Unfortunately, this is a common problem faced by most households of new apartments in recent years. Overtime, the average size of the HDB flat and private apartments has shrunk drastically. This is due to the need to maximise Singapore's limited land, cater to the increasing population and changing demands of the household sizes.

In other words, modern living is really all about maximizing our limited living space  in a more creative and smart manner as much as possible. In fact in this short post, I have rounded up 10 niffy ideas to free up space around your home!

kitchen

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Hack #1: A pull-out kitchen table can be tucked away when not in use!

Bathroom

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Hack #2: Sliding door helps to negotiate a tight space while freeing up space behind the door. In addition, sliding doors with glass insets allow in more light and brighten up any room!

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Hack #3: A compact washing sink and toilet combo helps to recycle water more efficiently while keeping their footprint as small as possible.

bedroom

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Hack #4: A Murphy bed, also known as a wall bed, can be stored vertically against the wall and hidden away from sight.

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Hack #5: V-shaped shelves are perfect for small odd corners and the slanted position allows for more shoes to be stored vertically.

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Hack #6: Sofa arm tables are good replacement for coffee tables.

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Hack #7: The pull down table actually functions as a picture when not in use!

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Hack #8: The Digital Time Shelf by Dzmitry SAMAL is perhaps the most creative illustration of a multi-functional home furnishing; which is a storage shelf that actually doubles as a wall clock! So, do invest in a furniture that pulls double or triple duty! :)

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Hack #9: The bench seats can also double up as storage spaces in the patio.

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Hack #10: The dead space beneath the stairs can be converted into functional and practical use!

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