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Designing multi-use spaces and achieving interaction between them
Many of us live in homes that could benefit from having multifunctional spaces, dual purpose spaces, or even multiple purposes.
For those of us with limited space, it is important to make the most of every square inch of our homes so that we can live comfortably.
Let’s take a closer look at multifunctional spaces to see how they might work for you.
What is a mixed use space?
Traditionally, homes have always been built so that each room has a single purpose, such as a kitchen for preparing food,
A dining room, a living room for relaxation, and a bedroom for sleeping.
Nowadays, with space becoming a hot commodity, especially in urban or densely populated areas,
We need to adapt our lifestyles so that one space can have several functions.
Simply put, a versatile space is a part (or all) of your home that serves more than one function.
How multifunctional interior design tricks can make a room work
There are many ways you can use interior design tricks to make your room work
more coherently.
Here are two ways to take advantage of interior design techniques to blend the functions of a room.
Zoning
First, you can experiment with zoning, zoning is where you use colors or furniture to “divide” spaces into their functions.
For example, if you have a workspace in your living room, placing a different colored rug and coordinating décor items in the workspace can give it its own boundaries.
mixing functions
Second, you can mix functions, so instead of drawing a narrow definition between food and cooking, for example, why not celebrate the link by installing stools around the kitchen island
(Or better yet, a dining table that extends from the kitchen island.)
Mixing these functions can improve the flow of your space and allow for better hosting of guests and family.
Advantages of multifunctional furniture
Over the past few years, we have witnessed a huge shift in how we perceive our homes and how we live in them.
we had to make classrooms out of kitchen tables and home offices out of guest rooms,
Fortunately, the design caught on and we now see furniture that has many uses.
From coffee tables that double as storage and workspace to desks that transform into guest beds.
Choose multifunctional furniture for small spaces
Just because space is small doesn’t mean your ideas have to be small. In fact,
There are many multifunctional furniture options that can help you make your room a dual purpose.
Making the most of every inch of your home is crucial and
This is why multifunctional furniture will be a godsend for your design scheme.
In addition to separating spaces with storage units and shelves,
Try adding storage in unlikely corners like interior stairs, on top of kitchen units, and door frames.
Desktops, drop-leaf tables, and tables can also help.
Folding computer desks and stacking tables ease space while offering a job (or two).
What is the purpose of multifunctional furniture?
As suggested above, multipurpose furniture allows us to make our spaces exactly how we want them to be.
Multifunctional furniture will help you add these items to an existing space without losing function or losing space.
I am an architectural journalist and publisher interested in highlighting and presenting interior design best practices to my audience. I am always looking for new stories and ideas that will inspire my readers and enhance their lives
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