What defines dead spaces?

As much as we know what spaces aren’t used in a home, we also don’t know what to do with them. Dead spaces include those along the hallways, corners of big rooms, the underside of a staircase, window ledges, balconies and more.

How do you make an entry room in a living room?

Foyers are spaces that we walk into when entering a home. Often times it contains just basic furniture, a table, some hooks to hang stuff and nothing more. If there’s space in your foyer, why not you convert it into a seating area for guests? Place a long low bench or some chairs. It will allow guests to rest, remove their weariness, or wear their shoes – a perfect waiting room before they enter your living room. You can even create storage with boxed seating for coats, umbrellas and other such emergency items.

How do you utilise the area under stairs?

Hide Away Seating Under Staircases One of the most clever and cheapest seating areas is the staircase. This space is often ignored and under-utilised and away from the main living room area. Give this awkward space some work with the seating of convenience. Place a dining table, ottoman or even a beanbag. No rules apply here. You can even create additional storage with the seating furniture.

What can I use instead of a couch?

Living Rooms Look Warm And Inviting With Lowered Seating Lower seating ideas are great for living rooms and are a clever way instead of standard sofas. They can be used according to the occasion, folded away when not in use and even moved around based on the need. For very small homes, a coffee table with floor seating even doubles up as a dining space.

How do I make my balcony cozy?

No matter how big or small they may be, balconies are often just filled with potted plants or gardens. Utilising them to the maximum can be done by placing some chairs and a table, stools or benches. Besides a tea time nook, they also provide rest and relaxation, especially when you want to de-stress and move away from chaos.

What do you do with spaces under Windows?

Today’s homes have so many windows, especially large French ones and so much of it occupies walls and minimises space. Why not add a seating ledge to windows that replicate the verandah of a bygone era? Dead spaces by windows in bedrooms and low seating in living rooms can do with it. They make lovely, quiet spots to practice music, a space to chat with friends or even to enjoy city sights.

How can i utilise passageways ideas?

Seating In Passageways That Break The Endless Monotony Corridors or passageways are few and far between in today’s homes. But it is possible to utilise them with benches and seating. It makes space a lot less empty and can be lent some interest with colourful cushions and wall hangings above it too.

How to utilise the corner place of a living room?

Seating Corners That Do More Than End Rooms An eye-catching sofa, ottoman or free-floating shelves can do so much for corner areas that often go unfilled and empty. Turn a bare corner into a reading nook, throw in some rugs, a small table and viola! You have a space that can be utilised.

How do I create a seating area?

Cushions make a great seating option, even in emergencies. Buy some large colourful ones and throw them around just about anywhere – on divans, empty corners, windows with a mat if required. Settle down with friends and family for gossip or a get-together, and you’re good to go.