How to Create an Efficient and Functional Home Layout
How you arrange your home is a highly personal subject. You may long to linger on a large sectional or enjoy sitting on your own in a wingback chair with a book. No matter your preferences, you can find ways to increase the efficiency of your home.
Your lighting preferences
If you love as much natural light as possible, consider contacting IlluminationCo for window designs that offer plenty of light while reducing heat buildup in your Phoenix home. You can also increase the flow of natural light in your home by adding mirrors around the space.
A mirror with a shelf will also give you a spot to place candles, which will again bounce a gentle light around the space after dark. You may also want to consider adding other lighting options. For instance, soffit lighting above your cabinets gives you light to use without overhead glare.
Consider your entryways
If your home has an attached garage, you will likely use the garage entrance for transporting groceries and gear from your car. Hooks behind the door for jackets and reusable shopping bags can be a quick and useful tool.
Your front entryway will serve to invite in guests. Enter in through this door and note what your visitors will see as soon as they are invited into your home. You may consider adding a fireplace or a lovely mural from Wall Sensations to draw guests across the rooms of your home.
Adding features that pull people in can make your home feel larger and more spacious. If your home is open concept, you may make the space more inviting by anchoring certain spaces with rugs. A furniture grouping around a rug can invite conversation and provide you with a place to set out snacks and drinks for your guests to enjoy.
Furniture selection
In addition to choosing furniture that offers a bit more placement flexibility, consider using furniture that offers storage. A small chest can serve both as a side table and a spot to store:
Games for your family to enjoy
A blanket to snuggle under on a cold night
Extra cushions
You can also get creative with such pieces; if you've been considering replacing your barnwood-toned flooring, you can try a different stain or paint on a small piece to test out the shade.
Customize your work rooms
Make sure that your work rooms function specifically for you. If you're tall, you may want taller countertops in your kitchen and laundry room. A shorter homeowner may want a storage space with shelving that stops at 5 feet for easy access to everything you need.
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