Small homes can still pack a punch in personality.

Whether you’re thinking of moving or you’d like to renovate your current property, there are so many ways to inject personality and style into a compact home. Choosing to downsize could even help cut down your mortgage costs, too.

We’ve listed three foolproof tips to help you send the potential of your small home skyrocketing.

Let the Light In 

Firstly, making opportunities for more natural light in your home is one of the simplest and most effective ways to create a more spacious-looking interior. But that’s not all. There’s every reason to make your home brighter.

From the entrance hallway to the living room and kitchen, light spaces are naturally more cheerful and inviting. The benefits of sunlight are well-documented, and morning light is essential for health due to its role in regulating our sleep patterns and mood.

• Start by replacing thick curtains with French blinds or something similar.

• If you’re planning a renovation, add a few more windows where possible.

• Swap solid doors for split-stable style or those with windows.
• Leave windows and doorways free of obstructions.

Remove Bulky Furniture

It’s worth thinking about the furnishings that you have in your home.

Large antique units don’t suit small interiors because they take up a lot of room and they’re very difficult to move. They could even make your living space feel cramped and disorganised, especially if your furniture doesn’t suit your decor.

We recommend choosing slimline under-bed or bespoke storage options instead. Designers like Hammonds provide tailored-fitted furniture for awkward spaces, helping you to personalise your bedroom without needing to work around your wardrobes. Fitted solutions are the most versatile.

If you can’t go for fitted furniture, choosing something lightweight and easy to manoeuvre could also keep your home flexible for any last-minute guest stays!

Use Mirrors

Finally, adding mirrors in smart places can help you to create the illusion of more space and maximise style, too.

Mirrors serve an important aesthetic purpose, but they’re practical too, giving you a convenient way to check on your hair before you leave the house or simply admire your home in the reflection.

From floor-to-ceiling mirrors to circular ornamental ones carefully positioned along the staircase, there are many ways to experiment with your display and allow mirrors to open up your space. They’re a design statement and talking point in their own right.