Wall beds and other space saving ideas

[Jilly]

We live in a small place. Please suggest your space saving solutions to me and the pros and cons.

Edited November 12, 2022 by Jilly

[ProDave]

Look at caravan  and boat layouts, they have mastered small and awkward spaces and multi function uses.  But don't assume many of the tricks in caravans and boats will meet building regulations if that is an issue to you.

[patp]

Having travelled extensively in motorhomes of varying sizes I can give you a few tips. The bed takes up a huge amount of space and we sourced a motorhome where it was on a hydraulic assisted lift and could, therefore, be pushed up to the ceiling when not in use. They often also use two bench seats either side of a table that, when the table is dropped down and covered with cushions can double up as a bed.

Other than that the shower and toilet compartments are often combined as a sort of wet room. All seating etc is pushed close together with only a body width between them. Floor space is always kept to a minimum. Many people would ask how on earth the two of us plus two dogs could live in such a confined space but we found it fairly easy. After all a body only needs a certain amount of square footage doesn't it. The rest is all wasted space;

[Jilly]

Thank you!

[SteamyTea]

My house is small.

I go out a lot.

[Iceverge]

On 12/11/2022 at 14:07, Jilly said:

We live in a small place. Please suggest your space saving solutions to me and the pros and cons.

 

Regular dumping of unused items.