32 Brilliantly Efficient Ideas to Remember if You're Ever Planning to Build Your Own Home
by N/A, 10 years ago |
4 min read
Ok, not all of them are super efficient, but they'll definitely be fun.
1. Shelving in a long hallway will create extra storage space
2. Murphy beds work great in guest rooms
3. Get some stainless steel contact paper to spruce up your appliances without buying new ones
4. Slide out drawers instead of cabinets can save space, and make organization easy
5. Add drawers into the wall between studs
6. Add sliding doors to hide appliances you'd rather not see
7. Create cutting board drawers that can easily be hidden away
8. Adding a sun tunnel is a good way to get some natural light in a room that doesn't get much otherwise
9. Add a small cabinet in the kitchen to keep your cleaning supplies separate from food
10. You can add extra outlets where a fake outlet would be
11. Decorate the foundation of your house to make it less dull
12. Create a small tunnel to connect two rooms, especially kids rooms
13. Investing in dutch doors will save you from buying baby gates
14. Add a fun sign to your bathroom so your guests know where it is
15. If you have a pool or live near a beach, an outdoor shower is a great idea
16. Use heat-sensitive tile in your shower to see when your shower is hot
17. Adding a stool on a hinge will save you room in the kitchen
18. Add storage space to your counters
19. Add recessed outlets so your furniture can go all the way against your wall
20. Add collapsing drying racks to save space
21. Add a free library in your front yard to get to know your neighbors
22. Get rid of your fake drawers and make the space functional
23. Add a window seat to a staircase landing
24. Add an outlet to a drawer to keep cords off the counter
25. Add a chandelier to your porch for a classy touch
26. Mirrored tiled in a windowless room can really open the room up
27. If your kitchen and your garage connect, add a small door to make unloading groceries a breeze
28. Avoid ugly outlets on the backsplash by installing outlets under the cabinets
29. A dog bath in a mud room can be a great way to clean off as you come in
30. Add this creative shower head to make your showers even better
31. Use a half table in tight spots, light bathrooms, for a little extra storage
32. Add a slide step in your bathroom instead of a plastic stepstool
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