In buildings, spaces are provided for various activities to take place. In some cases a space is only suitable for one activity, for example a kitchen, but a school hall may be used for assemblies, lunches, sports, concerts and dramas.

1. Open up your home layout

Flowing, open plan living areas give the appearance of a spacious interior. Removing walls within your home and integrating your living areas into one wide room can create vast layouts that don’t feel compromised on space.

2. Reconfigure the space

Are there any rooms in your home that are currently underused? Unlocking these areas can have a dramatic impact on how a space functions. Moving walls or relocating the stairs can allow you to ‘rebuild’ the internal space you desire, often with lesser costs than adding to the footprint and building an extension.

3. Maximize natural light

Lighting can transform the look, and feel, of a home. Make sure your architecture choices take advantage of natural lighting, using long open windows and positioning entry points where your building sees the most sun. You could also install bi-fold doors that easily allow you to let the outdoors in, creating one big space that integrates seamlessly with surrounding nature.

4. Create multi-functional spaces

If you want to increase the space in your home then why not create multi-functional spaces? Balance working and living with some clever interior design choices, like foldaway desks, hidden storage and a contemporary design that suits all living purposes.