Do you find it utterly challenging to master the elusion of expansion to the area of that one odd-shaped room? maybe you have multiple small rooms or perhaps you live in a dorm or an apartment. With that being said I’m going to disentangle some information where you can refine or revamp your little layout of an area.

Clever Ways You Can Improve Your Space

Portables

Contexture

Flooring

Indoor plants 

Measurements

Why Portables Are The Perfect Assessment

The bulk of us reside in a layout that could be kind of puzzling if it’s made in an odd shape or if the window is in a tricky position. It is possible to design and furnish your tiny space to give off the effect that your room is wider than perceived. Portables are nice because they take up less space. I would suggest first measuring your room, let’s say it is the kitchen area, one of your priorities would be somewhere to store your food. You can invest in portable refrigerators and if you live in a small apartment or dorm the portable fridge can go almost anywhere. There are other portables such as the foldable portable space-saving clothes drying rack, portable storage space-saving closet, or the space-saving 2.8 cu. ft. capacity portable washer. These are just to name a few.

When you have the proper placement of your furniture in a small environment it can provide a certain contexture of lighting to open up the floor space. By selecting furnishings elevated on legs you are assembling space to appear wider. Try to place furniture items as close to the wall as possible, this will give you a clearer pathway and observably gain additional space right before your very eyes. Make it feel larger! Another way to do this is by painting with light hues, that is colors that will interpret the scope of your walls. The light colors give off a severity of boldness when mixed with the ray of light. Speaking of lighting it would not be a good idea to display your decor in front of the windows. This obstructs the natural light from coming into the room and therefore makes the room seem even smaller than it already is.

Visualization Of Flooring Make a Room Look Bigger

Dream or Reality! It’s fundamental when selecting a floor that you consider the diagonal rule, which means to determine the direction in which to lay or install your choice of flooring. Each room is different so there may be an abundance of challenges from the angle of the walls to the direction of the door and windows. If the room is narrow, one approach is to place the flooring horizontally. The width of the placement provides a wider look. To provide a feeling of depth in a short room place the flooring vertically. This will maximize the end result of the lengthwise placement. Does plank size matter? To the open eye yes it does. With larger hardwood or laminate planks the clutter-free atmosphere seems to stretch the surroundings of the small space. 

Other Solutions For Storage Of Items Used On A Daily Basis Or For Displaying Decor

When you have a vertical wall that takes precedence in your L-shaped compact room. The wall-mounted floating shelves are a great addition. A transparent inflatable couch chair makes any small space look larger because it infuses the light, coupled with a glass end table minimizes the obstruction of vision. If you don’t prefer glass, try a wooden coffee table with hidden storage. Therefore your small space has been visually expanded. Also to help organize your life a little better and be clutter-free why not add a hideaway Ironing Board Center Cabinet which can be mounted on the wall, most of these have a mirror door attached and it has hooks inside for hanging up clothes. (Iron not included) which makes it extra neat. 

Indoor plants not only escalate the volume of your oxygen levels and calm most folks down but can bring pazazz to any room, especially a small one. Some recommended plants are orchids, aloe vera plants, or money plants just to name a few. For these space-conscious greeneries, there are several different schemes in which to display them in your home or office. If you want to strive for that 3D effect try a small green wall. They require a structure of plants that are intertwined and hung upright inside of a case that looks much like a picture frame.

So you like hanging your plants from the ceiling, that’s GREAT! Then you will enjoy Terrariums. They are captivating and easy to make. In the area you have chosen, it should receive a great deal of sunlight. After you’ve drilled as many holes in the ceiling or beam as you need insert screw hooks then tie ropes onto hooks or if you prefer place chains onto hooks. Proceed to attach a ball-shaped clear glass container with a hole on the top into the ropes or chains to place plants inside along with dirt or moss. For an added touch take a jab at putting in sea shells, rocks, pebbles, or sand which come in a variety of colors. Not only do you have plant growth that is a natural purifer, taking care of this terranium is minimual maintenence. No worries of frequent watering because the greenhouse-like formation recycles the water so that you only have to water it about once every 3 to 6 weeks. Voila! you have brightened and widened up your limited space.

I talked a little about the measurements for your room(s) but this is most important because you don’t want to buy the wrong size fixtures and later find out you don’t have enough space for these items. The maneuverabilty will be quite complicated and I’m sure you want to save yourself the headache. See your vision first, stand in the middle of the room, take pictures so you can get a feel of where you want your items to be placed. By getting a tape measure and measuring all corners you will save time in planning what you want to buy and unnecessary spending.

If you have thoughts or questions about space-saving techniques drop me a line in the comments below.

Regardless of whether you are downsizing, living in a dorm or a small apartment you make your rooms cozy and welcoming by adding small items like the mini portable refrigerator, among other portable products as well.

There are many brands and sizes of mini portable refrigerators that you can choose from depending on your need, specifications and space.

I am going to guide you on space-saving tips as well as provide you with updated techniques on decorating tasks that make your area look wider.

The Value of Portable Refrigerators in the Coming Years!

Portable products are becoming a thing of the norm. There once was a time when you had to buy large bulky products and sometimes the area where you were trying to put the product wouldn’t fit because it was too big so some construction had to be removed and the product would be replaced to fit in the area.

In respect to different areas the mini portable refrigerators are also for vehicle, RV or Boat. Traveling is made much easier with 3 stage car battery protection system to prevent the car battery run down. Includes 2 power cables to separately connect AC power inputs. Run great with your small solar system as well.

There are 3 things that a portable product should have:

1. Value

2.Ease

3.Quality

Market Value Projected to Expand by 2025

Portable products built in the past and those built today have much difference in terms of the service they utilize. The pairing of portable products with smart phones will be another trend.

The growth of portable products market can also be attributed to the growing trend of having nuclear families and high disposable income, which has resulted in the want for improved lifestyle products across the globe. The designers in the market are concentrating on improving the structure of the equipment from the inside, and research and development is being carried out to bring about these improvements and innovations.

Of Course Perfect for Easy Comparatively Shifting

Ease of operation often boils down to the control set that comes with a product. Depending on your specific needs, and your budget, of course, there is a surely portable product that will work for you.

A few are meant to be spatially economic. Some are meant to be portable and usable while traveling. Finally, there are those which are meant to be multifunctional and comparatively small at the same time.

Most portable products provide sufficient storage space, sufficiently small to fit almost anywhere, available in various or different colors, the best value for the money and depending on the product is energy efficient.

Quality is What a Product can do for a Consumer

The designers should understand the role of the portable product design in product development. The view of portable product development was formulated to allow outside consultants to communicate with managers of large corporations.

Prototyping techniques, while expensive on a per unit basis, are typically employed to verify the mini product design prior to a commitment to high-volume accomplishments or completion.

As the world progresses, technological portable products have become smaller, more advanced as well as more affordable. There is a diffusion, a true explosion, of portable products entering the market every day.

Whether you are looking for a mini portable refrigerator, handheld TVs, portable air conditioners, a tiered shoe rack or a portable printer the competition to produce these quality products at lower prices for consumers like you is astronomical.

Its common for sellers of high-quality brand to spend more to persuade consumers to try their goods since the present value to a trial purchase is larger. The more successful companies are at pleasing customers during their initial experience with a product, the more likely they’ll be to see repeat purchases from those same people. In conclusion mini portable products are how well the product(s) does what it’s supposed to do, and how well it holds up over time.

Space Saving Tips

The goal is to forget that you’re in a small space. Stand in the middle of the room and gaze around, if possible, create a plan for each area of your home. You’ll want to get rid of the things that you won’t need or want.

Create an illusion of space…

• Paint colors can be used to create a feeling of space. For example, if you choose a slate-gray color for the walls, paint the ceiling in a slightly lighter shade of the same color.
• If there is no window, create a “view” with a tile pattern, mirror, or scenic wallpaper on just one wall.
• If there is a window in the room, hang a mirror on the opposite wall to reflect light and the view from the window. Oversize mirrors with heavy ornate frames add luxuriousness and visually enlarge the space.
• If you are tiling the floor, use large floor tiles so there are fewer grout lines to break up the room. Laying the tile on the diagonal also visually lengthens the room.
• A frosted-glass partition divides the room in a studio apartment to create separate spaces. The living-room side of this half-wall partition allows light to pass through, thus maintaining the open, airy feel of the apartment. Sometimes walls can be removed to make the room wider.
• To add interest to a room you could create a curved wall which requires a little more skill set of the average DIYer. Framing a curved wall with 2-by-4 studs can require calculating radial curves and cutting out multiple layers of plywood to us as top and bottom plates to guide the wall’s shape. A curved wall adds elegance to a front hall or foyer.
• In the kitchen hang a narrow shelf above the sink with a rack for wine glasses beneath it. Much like those used in bars. The shelf can hold odds and ends that aren’t used all the time, and the glasses don’t take up precious cabinet space and still remain conveniently within reach. Once rinsed, they can be hung back on the rack to dry.
• Seamless marble counter tops and a continuous back splash enhance the sleekness of the kitchen and make it appear larger.
• A coffee table with a shelf allows the tabletop to look clean and beautiful while still offering a place for newspapers or books.
• Remember that good lighting and fixtures are as important as the furnishings.

Again one of the best solutions I have found for small kitchen areas, dorms or on the go is the mini portable refrigerators. As stated earlier they come in different brands, sizes, colors and affordable options to fit your accommodations. Perfect for any small area. Perfect for storing leftovers or extra drinks and snacks.

These are just a few ideas for space-saving. These tips should help you make sound decisions for any area of your living arrangement. So go get started. Wishing you lots of luck!

Hello to you all and welcome to my Space for Improvement website. I believe in focusing on one room at a time. In 2007 when my daughter went off to college, she asked me for the challenging task of helping her pick out the most useful items to decorate her dorm room. I accepted the challenge!

I grew up in Ohio, born to two hardworking blue-collar workers, we were most definitely not rich, but my parents made me feel that way by giving me the best they could. We didn’t live in a big house; therefore, I learned early on that I had to make room for the items that I Cherished. Due to the area being small and my toys, clothes, and furniture were too big, most of the time this would be difficult.

Now I want to be a voice.

I obsess over improving things and creating space in the living, working, or playing areas where people spend most of their time. Here is a guide to help you save space and use updated techniques and decorating tips to make your area look wider.

A LITTLE STORY ABOUT DECORATING MY DAUGHTER’S DORM ROOM.

Earlier, I mentioned how I helped my daughter pick out items that would be useful, helpful, and decorative for her dorm room at college. Like most teenagers she wanted to take practically everything she owned, not realizing she didn’t have the space.

 It’s safe to say we all have been young once and have made impulsive decisions. Taking on more than we can handle and biting off more than we can chew.

I bet many of you are asking yourself right now how do I clutter-free the very room I’m standing in?

Well, my daughter asked me that same question back in 2007 as she stood in the middle of her small dorm room which she shared with a roommate. I told her first of all she and the roommate could negotiate and make a list of things to share. One TV would be fine. Put it on or against the wall and take turns watching different channels. One fan placed in the corner because the room was small. Additionally, they only needed one printer because that would save on ink. One of my favorite items that I donated as a gift to the girls is the portable refrigerator. They placed it in a corner near the beds for convenience.

AS I MENTIONED EARLIER, I WANT TO BE A VOICE.

Additionally portable refrigerators save space in a dorm room, can be placed in a bedroom, a basement, or a small apartment. Useful for travelling too. Add Decorative touches with pictures and plants, it makes the area look nice. No longer do you have to buy bags of ice and watch it slowly melt because most portables can also function as freezers. Spend less on take-out meals.  Put that money in a piggy bank for a rainy day.

Small custom-built or stand-alone bookcases can be placed under or on top of window seals or the surrounding area. Also, shelves can be placed behind the door or over a desk. Here is a less stressful tip from owner Grace Jones (who is the lead Interior Designer, based in Cincinnati, Ohio). She organizes each section or corner of a room and knows how to brighten it up with splashes of color. Although she decorates for the elite in Hollywood, her technique, style, and organization make the room look larger and wider.

THE SMALLER THE AREA THE MOST DIFFICULT THE TASK.

Stand in the middle of the room you want to decorate to save space, look around to see how you can maximize the room’s square footage. Take advantage of wasted space with corner bookcases, L shape corner computer office desk, or a portable adjustable standing desk. Top it off with a small clip desk lamp.

Different rooms require different ideas that can bring your small room to life. Arrange furnishings to avoid blocking views of windows and doors. Mount rows of racks on the wall from floor to ceiling, drape towels over a bar. Use 8-hooks to hang kitchen tools and install a magnetic knife rack. Same idea for pots and pans. Try a 3-panel room divider for studio rooms; furthermore, add that trustworthy portable refrigerator or wine cooler.

On an end note: I am an active mother and grandmother who can’t help but organize and help organize my children and grandchildren’s way of living to stay on task.

Be my guest, look around and if you have any suggestions, need a hand or have any questions with respect to space-saving. I would love to lend an ear.

Happy organizing,

Angela Founder of Space for improvement

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