5 Ways to Make Your Home Work for You

What comes to mind when you think about the best features of your home? Is it the open floor plan? The upgraded kitchen? The luxurious claw-foot tub in the master bathroom? While each of these details is visually appealing, what really keeps us happy in our homes is how they function. Ultimately, without an efficient layout and good flow, your furniture won’t do much to make your home more functional.

While we’re all for making the most of the space you currently have, sometimes an outdated or odd layout just won’t cut it. From the Orlando drywall installation team at New Ceilings, here are some design tips to keep in mind during your renovation to make your home really work for you:

• Go with the flow. Take time to think about how you and your family move about the home. Are there any bottlenecks? Any hard-to-reach areas? The goal to keep in mind is making everyday tasks simpler from start to finish. Even if that’s as simple as adding a counter in the mudroom where you can set your grocery bags, it’ll help.

• Don’t make it awkward. Awkward, unused spaces are usually junk magnets – since they don’t have a defined purpose, you’ll throw anything in there to keep it out of sight. Give those areas a purpose! Even if you do wind up using them for storage, add some shelves and organizers to keep things in order.

• Stay flexible. Sure, it might sound like a great idea to turn the spare bedrooms into one huge game room now, but it may cause issues if your family expands in the future. Think beyond the present and give your layout some flexibility.

• Multitask. Working with your renovation team, try to make choices that knock out multiple purposes. For example, if you want a built-in desk, install it in one of those awkward unused spaces.

• Keep it neat. Extra storage will boost the functionality of any home by about 1000%.*  Try and include as much storage as possible, where it makes sense.

Renovating your home can open doors to new possibilities for decorating and function. Having a home that truly works for your family’s unique needs can reduce your daily stress levels and help you make the most of every day. To learn more or to schedule your Orlando drywall installation appointment, call New Ceilings at 407-378-6040.