Making the most out of your home's unused space

If you have unused space in your home, you likely use it to store items you don't know what to do with. Why not transform your untidy room into a relaxing retreat? Consider the following ideas for making the most of your unused rooms, whether you need a permanent solution or a temporary renovation.

Make a stylish home office

If you're in the wrong mindset, working from home might be a source of distraction. If you work from your bedroom, you could be tempted to take too many naps. You'll be hungry all the time if you're in the kitchen. In an ideal world, you should have a place in your home where you may rejuvenate your mind and body. Make a dedicated workspace out of your spare room or the additional space in your dining room. Add a nice pot plant or desk accessories and stationery to personalize your workplace.

Create your dream walk-in closet

Have you ever wished for a space to store all of your clothes, shoes, and accessories? You can turn your unused room into the closet of your dreams. The number of shelves and drawers you can have is determined by the size of the room. If the space is large enough, a fashionable couch might be added to the room's ambience

Get fit at home

If you often complain about not having enough time to go to the gym, this is your chance to put the unused space in your home to good use. You can set aside a full room or a small area to store your equipment for your home gym. It all depends on the type of exercise you do. If you only do simple strength training exercises like squats, you may only need a workout mat that can be readily stored. If you want to use treadmills and weights, you'll need more space.

Set up a cosy TV room

If you have kids you will know that your lounge can get a bit messy when they watch TV or play video games. The solution is to set up a space that is dedicated to the TV. You do not need to have a big room for this. You can turn a small space into a magical TV room.

How to make money from your unused space at home

Renting out a room in your home is one of the most lucrative methods to supplement your income. This is ideal for homeowners who are willing to share their home with a friend, family member, or even a stranger. If you do not like the idea of a permanent housemate, your unused room or granny flat could also be rented out according to dates to fit your schedule on Airbnb.

The vacant space in your garage could be turned into a source of passive income. You may repurpose that space and make excellent financial use of it instead of utilizing it to store your clutter.  Consider the type of business you'd like to see in your garage. Do you have enough parking space for a beautician's clients if you rent out your garage to them? Strangers parked in front of their driveway every day may irritate your neighbours. 

Also, be aware of the different types of permits needed to operate particular enterprises in residential neighbourhoods.

List of ideas for putting your unwanted garage space to good use:

• It can be rented out as parking for your neighbours with extra vehicles.
• It can be rented out as storage space.
• Make a side business out of your pastime, such as a photography studio.
• Make it into a coworking space.

If you are looking for a new home or wish to sell your current space in the Upper Highway area, get in touch with Seeff Hillcrest & Kloof. Our agents will assist you in making your property dreams come true.