Cities can make it difficult to expand your home and create more space for yourself. Buildings tend to be smaller, rooms are tighter and outdoor space is a real luxury. There are some things you can do that will make you feel like you have more space, though. Here are some of our favourite ideas:
- Make your home as light as you can. Install roof lights and windows to bring in as much of the outside as you can. Paint your walls using light, bright colours.
- Build a roof terrace or balcony. You will need planning permission for this but often it won’t be too difficult to obtain. This will give you the benefit of outdoor space without having to increase the footprint of the building.
- Redesign your rooms. Making your building more open plan will make it feel like you have more space and will make your space feel more usable as well.