A Guide to Maximising Space in Your Townhouse

Purchasing your first townhouse in Ampang 971 was a dream come true. But now that you live in it, you’re realising that you have limited space to work with. But that limited square footage shouldn’t stop you from turning this space into a home. Just follow these tips: 

Lighten up the space with paint. 

One of the easiest – and cheapest – ways to make any space look bigger is through paint. In this case, you have to go for light colours to make your townhouse feel more open. The same perspective should also  continue in your choice of furnishings to make sure that you’re not making your townhouse look cramped and busy. If you want a pop of colour, you can still lean in on lighter palettes to create a cohesive look for your space. 

Be smart when choosing furniture. 

A smart trick in maximising the space in your townhouse is to find furniture that can be functional when needed and packed away when not. For instance, if you only have two bedrooms in your townhouse but you like to have friends or family come over, you can buy a couch that can serve as a pull out bed when you have guests. 

It’s also very important to go for furniture with lighter frames, so they don’t take up any unnecessary space in your townhouse. For instance, bench-style seating can accommodate more people than bulky chairs. 

Play with mirrors. 

Like paint, mirrors can easily make any space look and feel bigger. So don’t limit those mirrors in the bathroom and bedroom because you can also put stylish mirrors in the living room or dining area to give that illusion of a bigger space. A lot of homeowners also put a tall mirror in their entry way to give that good impression that the home is bigger than it is. 

Be creative with your use of space. 

Since you have a limited space to work with, you can get extra creative with how you define each area in your townhouse. For instance, most townhouses now have a joint living and dining area. 

You can just add rugs to define each area as if they’re separate and not in the same space. If you have kids, their bedroom can also double as a playroom to keep the clutter in one area of your house. You can also use dividers to separate spaces, so they can serve more than one function. 

Finally, you can’t forget about storage. Find furniture that double as storage such as ottomans, bed bases and even couches that have extra storage underneath. You can also maximise wall space by adding shelves where you can put different things. Of course, you can also work with what you already have by being extra creative. There are many ways to repurpose everyday items, so they have more than just one purpose. 

Are you ready to get started with turning your dream townhouse into a home?