Are you considering downsizing and moving to a smaller place but is terrified of the stories you hear about small space living?
Well, here are 6 small home living myths busted by Apartment Therapy so you can finally embrace the idea of living small:
Myth: You can't share a small space
There is not truth that you need to live solo if you live in a studio or a small space. In fact, a lot of people who are couples, families, are able to successfully create the room they need in a small home. What it just really takes are customized storage, regular decluttering, good and open communication, and a strategy to get some alone time when you need one.
Myth: You can't entertain in a small space
Not that it's easy, but it's also not impossible. When you have people coming over, it should be easy to rearrange or make space for a dining table in the living room and use the sofa and other chairs in the house as seating. If you don't want to highlight your small space by creating that temporary dining table, you can also just have plates and trays of food in corners as guests mingle around.
Myth: Bigger is always better
The notion that having more room is always the best choice is wrong. There are people who are better off for small spaces like couples who are always on-the-go travelling. They don't really need a huge house with empty rooms when they are not even around much. Getting a big house also means more space to put stuff in (believe us, you will just want to buy more things to fill up the space) and more square feet to keep clean.
Myth: All your furniture has to be small to match
Proportion is everything when it comes to designing any home, even a small one. While small furnishings can help a small space feel more airy and open, there are really no strict rules. Go for a big sofa or a big bed if you want to create that cozy vibe for your space.
Myth: You can't fit hobbies or work in a small space
Decluttering is key! You definitely can fit a small workspace and storage for your hobbies in your small home as long as you regularly keep the spots organized and by making sure that all the things in those corners have a purpose, otherwise, toss them out!
Myth: You have to be a minimalist to live in a small space
You don't really need to dedicate yourself to a minimalist style if it's not who you are. Again, it's really just about decluttering and getting rid of things that you don't need. Just customize the small space in accordance to your lifestyle.
