10 Secrets to Make your Tiny Home Look Spacious

Trust me! I get the frustration of having so much stuff but having nowhere to put them. Living in Hong Kong really taught me how to make use of every inch of my space.

I know some may feel stressful living in tiny homes but it can also be rewarding when you see how well you can manage living in one. Who wouldn't love a place where you didn't need to do an overwhelming amount of chores?

So if you have decided to live in a small home or life gives you no choice but to do so. Let me help you.

My top 5 reasons why I love living in small homes:

1. Simplicity: Living in a small home means you think twice before buying things. It's like a game of “Will it fit?” where the only prize is your sanity. It helps you have less clutter and live a simpler lifestyle, promoting minimalism and reducing clutter.

2. Affordability: Yes, smaller homes are generally more affordable, which means lower mortgage or rental payments and reduced overall living costs. Unless you’re in places like Hong Kong or New York City, where “affordable” is a word that you rarely hear. Don’t worry, I feel you.

3. Sustainability: Smaller homes mean a smaller ecological footprint. You’ll use fewer resources and promote sustainable living practices. Plus, you’ll save on energy bills, more money for that takeout pizza!

4. Less Cleaning: Let’s be real, after a long, tiring day, not everyone has the motivation to clean. With less space to tidy up, you’ll spend less time maintaining your home! But if you want to fall in love with cleaning, I discovered the Best 15 Viral and Essential Cleaning Products!

5. Creative Living: Sometimes all it takes are a few creative ideas to make your small comfort home look big and spacious. And I got you!

My top 10 tips to make the most of your small homes!

1. Use Light Colors: Paint walls in light, neutral colors to create an airy feel. Whites, soft grays, and pastels can help reflect light.

2. Let the Sun Shine In: Keep windows clear of curtains or clutter. You want the sun to come in, not just the neighbor’s cat peeking in to judge your decor choices!

3. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Don’t underestimate the power of mirrors! Strategically place mirrors to reflect light and create an illusion of depth, making the room appear bigger.

4. Furniture with a Job: Invest in multi-functional furniture. A sofa that turns into a bed? Yes, please! It’s like having a guest room that magically appears and disappears, just like your motivation to clean!

5. Declutter: Channel your inner ninja and sneak out all that clutter. The less stuff you have, the more room for activities, like practicing your interpretive dance!

6. Vertical Storage: Utilize wall space for shelves or tall cabinets. Go tall and proud; it’ll draw the eye up and make people forget they’re standing in a tiny nook.

7. Open Floor Plan: No seriously, it’s time to put down your walls! If you can merge your living room and kitchen, do it! Who needs walls when you can have a free-for-all space where the cooking and couch potato life collide?

8. Rug it up: Define different areas with rugs to create visual separation without physical barriers, making the space feel organized and larger.

9. Keep Furniture Low: Choose low-profile furniture to give the illusion of a higher ceiling. It keeps the sightlines clear, so you can see your dreams of a bigger home still floating somewhere in the distance!

10. Limit Patterns: Use solid colors or subtle patterns in decor to avoid overwhelming the space, which can make it look like a circus. Remember your neighbour’s sassy cat is peeking!