More Than Aesthetics: 4 Ways to Create a More Functional Home

The hallmarks of a more efficient home can be difficult to spot. Efficiency is one thing, but functionality is, in many ways, another. A functional home will have a great layout, be easy to use, and will make living in your home easy. Functionality can be a tough thing to get right, so here are a few things you may want to consider.

Ensure It Keeps You Healthy

Many people are desperate to get onto the property ladder, and in the last couple of years the “race for space” has forced people to bid over the odds for properties that are not fit for purpose in the slightest. People have had to spend a lot of money upgrading these properties just to get rid of mould or even put double glazing in there. You need to make sure your home is keeping you healthy as a priority. 

This is why insulation, double glazing, and establishing a baseline of cleanliness can do so much for your frame of mind. Asthmatics can find themselves with aggravated symptoms because of something as simple as a carpet. You might not think your home is making you ill, but if you guarantee it keeps you healthy, you will see a significant difference in every quarter.

Use a Functional Layout

A functional home has an efficient layout. You might like that old couch you brought from your previous home, but it can easily overwhelm the space and, likewise, too little furniture can make a space feel lifeless. The balance must be right. 

Make sure everything in the room serves a purpose, but you also need to allow for breathing room. This is especially true if you are putting couches up against radiators or too close to the wall that mould forms. You may have a small living room, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad one, you’ve just got to work with the sizes!

Have a Storage System

If you are renting, you may have very limited storage capabilities. There are many ways to fix this. A storage system where you have a specific method in how you store stuff can make a massive difference here. One of the best ways to maximise storage is to go vertical. In a small space, this will ensure that you don’t over clutter. 

Additionally, you should simply store items where they will be used. Surplus kitchen knives are all well and good in the attic, but this may mean you’ve got too much stuff. Decluttering is essential in smaller spaces, but this, in combination with the right storage facilities can elevate your space to something completely different.

Make Sure Every Room Has Its Correct Purpose

A very simple thing, but it will benefit you greatly to make sure every room serves the right purpose. For example, you might find that if your kitchen table becomes cluttered with bills and office supplies, you start to lose the overall function of your home. 

Making sure everything is in its right place as simple as it is will create a far more functional home, which will keep you and your loved ones much happier.