The coronavirus pandemic arrived in 2020 right out of the blue, however, none of us thought we would still be living with its effects nearly a year later. Unemployment levels have rocketed and those still lucky enough to have jobs find themselves working from home. Children are being educated online rather than in the classroom, and our social lives have been curtailed as pubs and restaurants are shut and sports clubs and societies have closed down in a bid to stop the spread of the dastardly virus. All of this has meant that the majority of us have more time on our hands than normal, so many people have resorted to a little DIY. Given the amount of free time and the need to start a project, one of the most popular things to do is a full re-decoration of the house in order to make our homes more beautiful and cosy this winter. If you are interested in embarking on this sort of project in your small home, then read on, as we will discover exactly what you will need to know.

Downsize

It may sound obvious but downsizing your furniture will have the effect of making your space seem bigger, but at no cost to cosiness, as your house stays the same size. Rather than dominating your living room with a three-piece sofa why not opt for a smaller settee or a stand-alone armchair? You will have the same number of seats but they can be arranged in such a way that opens up the room but allows for close chatter around the fire at the same time. Similarly, your bedroom can take on a whole new light if you swap the king-size bed for a standard double, and then add a wicker chair in the corner for moments of intimate relaxation. Think about how to use your spaces more economically and then you will have a more cosy home.

Insulation

Insulation is key to keeping your house warm during winter and cool in the summer, and it needn’t cost a fortune as there are plenty of improvements that can be made on a budget. Professionals from https://tinyhousehugeideas.com/ recommend that one of the best places to start is with your windows as you lose an awful lot of heat through the glass. Extra glazing can cost a fortune but energy efficient curtains can be made yourself and will drastically improve the energy performance of your home, whilst saving you a few quid on your heating bills. You can be as imaginative as you like with your style of curtains so that you can enhance the beauty and the snug feel that your home provides as we enter the dark winter months.

Use Wall Mounting

Everyone needs a desk to work from, especially in these times of the pandemic where many of us are forced to earn a living in the home rather than an office. Unfortunately, they take up a lot of room, and if you are living in a small abode then this is hardly ideal. Well, why not put those woodwork skills you learned at school to good use, and construct a foldable wall mounted desk? With a pair of hinges, the desktop can be lowered for you to rest your laptop on, pull up a chair, and work away to your heart’s content. At the end of the day, you can simply fold away your ‘office’ and your living room is returned to normal.

Increase Storage

Why is it that most bookcases stop at around head height when there is often two foot of vacant space above them? Why do we often have a gaping hole under our beds that could be utilised to store old boxes or little-used suitcases? The answer is that there is no good reason! If we used our common sense and built our bookcases up to the ceiling, then not only would we have much more storage space, but we would also have cosier room as it would appear snugger. Think about the underutilised spaces and you will make your small home appear larger than it is by freeing up more of the most often used spaces.

As we have discovered there are several techniques that you can use when decorating a small home to make it beautiful and cosy. Try downsizing your furniture to give more space, and insulate as much as possible so that you can keep the warmth in and create a homely feel. Use wall mountings to provide temporary work desks and increase storage space by using the space under your beds or by building bookcases all the way to the ceiling. Enjoy your lockdown redecoration!