Staying organized when you have a small space at home

Stan — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:39:35 +0000

When you live in the city, you have easy access to excellent restaurants, public transport, and interesting events but the downside is that the cost of properties are very high so you will end up with a smaller space to call your home. Surviving in a small space is manageable when you know how to make most of the square footage:

Conquer clutter

A small space will be more cramped when you have clutter all over. Do not be a hoarder so curb your clutter prior to moving in. You do not ask who gave, how long you have owned, or how much something is since these are all irrelevant but what you need to ask is how something enhances your life. If you have not used something for quite some time, give it up.

Find the right furniture

You need to lay out how you want the small space to look like before you move in. Find the furniture of the right size that is in good proportion to the size of the room. Before moving in, prepare by measuring the pieces and check if they fit well to the space.

Prioritize

When you are trying to manage a small space, you need to know how you want to allocate the space. Would you highlight the kitchen, your workspace, or maybe the living room? Think of function and do not be afraid to bend the traditional known arrangements of a home.

Maximize space

Use every portion of the small space you have. Plan how you will store things and make the space comfortable for you yet serving its purpose. It will be helpful if you lay out the arrangement on paper before you move in to save you all the hassle and trouble of re-arranging the furniture.

How Much Is a View Really Worth?

Heather — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:12:01 +0000

That’s the big question, isn’t it? How much is a good view really worth? After all, we have pretty much all heard the story of how people in places like New York City and Paris will play enormous amounts of money to get, say, a shoebox sized apartment with a killer view. Is there truth to that? Is the skyline — or any other stunning view — really worth it?

Well, you have to consider a few things and come up with that decision for yourself. What does the view contain? If you have a water view, or the view of a coveted skyline like New York City’s, then you can definitely expect the value you to be high.

You also want to consider the distance between the property and the view. So, ocean front properties, lake front properties, et cetera, will always be of a higher value as well.

The height of the property is an important consideration as well, and wide views are more valuable than narrow ones.