Achieve innovative space with creative thinking

When it comes to maximising the functionality of available space within a home, creative design is required. You need to be able to think outside the square to find potential ways to use the space you have. You also need to have a clear understanding of the client’s potential needs and at the same time always consider the impacts on the value of the home and the future resale implications for the home.

Creativity, flexibility and simplicity are the keys to designing and creating multi purpose rooms or living areas.

Spaces in your home can have multiple uses. These multi purpose living areas can be achieved without increasing the size of your home. But, careful and creative planning is required. These spaces need to be flexible and simply converted into a different function with minimal effort.

Here are some areas to consider when you put your creative thinking hat on.

Use furniture to create additional space, and minimise dead spots

Screens can be used to very quickly change a room’s function as well as to hide things that you would prefer not to be seen

Room dividers can allow a room size to be changed quickly or to create privacy or reduce sound

Creative lighting may be used to change the look and feel or the focus in a particular living area or room

Turn dead spaces into functional areas or storage

Line of sight is an important consideration. Consider all the angles that the room or area may be viewed from. And then ask -what are the implications for design?

Consider the implications if you decide to sell your home later – are you creating a space that will add value to your home or detract from it and make it difficult to sell?

Here are some resources to inspire your thinking.

http://www.houzz.com.au/ideabooks/34028904/list/double-your-space-with-multi-purpose-rooms