You don’t have to break the bank to have a functional home. For starters, you can follow these tips from Alair Homes Georgian Bay.
Great Lightning
Never underestimate the power of great lighting in a home. Well placed lamps and overhead lights can bring a stunning amount of organization. Great lighting can also make office work and kitchen tasks much more practical.
Proper Shelving
Make sure your home has plenty of shelving. However, you also need to make sure each shelf has specific assignment. This will prevent collections of unwanted clutter from forming throughout your home.
Charging Station
Most modern homes have many different electronic devices that need charging. However, if you create a designated charging station with an expanded power outlet, you won’t need to worry about this problem causing excess clutter.
A Great Guest Room
Don’t put yourself in a situation where you are inflating an air mattress in a spare room for a guest. Make it a point to furnish guest rooms in each spare bedroom. If you want, you can even give each one a unique style.
Mail Slot
Installing a mail slot in your front door is always a great way to make your home more functional. There is something wonderfully soothing about seeing your mail tumble right into your own home.
Note Table
The days of answering machines are long gone, but a note table is still an important part of a functional home. Simply place a small table with notepaper and plenty of pens in a high traffic area of the home. People will be able to make grocery lists, leave reminders, and more with ease.
Coat Hooks and Coat Cupboards
Yes, you can use closets to store bulky coats and jackets. However, coat hooks mounted directly on a wall make grabbing your coat or jacket in the mornings so much easier. Coat cupboards can also be strategically placed around the house wherever you happen to need them. They are so much more functional than a regular closet!
Rolling Pantry
If you have unneeded space between appliances or kitchen cabinets, consider installing a rolling pantry in the area. A rolling pantry instantly gives you more storage area, and you will be able to access all of the kitchen items you need quickly and easily.
Keep Recycling In Check
Resist the temptation to hoard plastic grocery bags and other items that you know you might be able to be put to use someday. You don’t need to keep so many of them! Only keep a few of these items to keep your home practical and functional.
Clothespin Chores
Stay on top of mundane cleaning tasks by making a chore list on clothespins. Clip the clothespins somewhere, and make it a goal to do the task at the top each day. When a task is completed, move the pin to bottom of the list.
What are you waiting for? Use these and other tips to make your home practical and functional!