Box rooms can present a challenge for homeowners.
It’s difficult to make them add value to your house.
And even if you’re not staging your house for sale, they might make life more uncomfortable.
Below, you’ll find 8 easy hacks to make the most of your box room.
How to define ‘box room’
A box room is generally definied as ‘a very small bedroom’.
This usually means it only has room for a single bed and perhaps another one or two pieces of small furniture.
No matter how many bedrooms they have, most houses have different sized bedrooms.
However, it tends to be smaller houses with less bedrooms (between 1 – 3) that feature box rooms.
1. Multipurpose furniture
Multipurpose furniture is ideal for box rooms. You will get more functionality without using up more space.
If your box room is a child’s bedroom, buy a high sleeper bed with a desk underneath. Or pick a sofa that converts into a bed.
You could opt for a bedside table that folds out to a desk. Or find a bed headboard that can also be used as a bookshelf.
If an adult uses the room, a sofa bed can be helpful.
2. Hidden storage
A great way to maximise space and storage in your box room is to use hidden storage.
For example, you can put things in the space under your bed. Or you can get a bed with built-in storage for a tidier appearance.
Use hangers and racks on the back of your doors – it can make a huge difference!
Some people build storage into the walls. This might be a small cupboard if you’re doing it yourself.
You can leave it as open shelving or hide it away behind a picture frame.
3. Use lighting well
Lightening a room always helps improve its appearance.
You can’t afford to use up floor space unnecessarily. If something can be attached to the ceiling, then you must utilise that.
Lighting is an excellent example. Lamps in the corner of the room used in the floor area are a waste.
This could be filled with furniture that you need. Only use lighting that can be attached to walls or the ceiling.
You should also make use of natural light in your room. If it has a window, ensure your blinds aren’t blocking out light. This can make your room feel bigger.
4. Use your walls
Floor space is precious in a box room, so use your wall space as much as possible. Instead of a bedside table, you might want to install a bedside shelf.
Where possible, you should use wall-mounted lighting, instead of lamps with an enormous footprint that waste space.
If you’re short on space, wall-mounted shelves can occupy less floor area than an entire bookshelf. And you can position a sofa or bed underneath.
5. Stack storage
It’s crucial that you utilise the height of your box room. And stacking storage is an excellent way to do this.
There are plenty of different types of modular storage units available.
Cubes or shelving are the two most common solutions. These can be fitted to your wall.
6. Place mirrors in strategic positions
Another way to make your box room feel bigger is to use mirrors.
Mirrors will reflect the light and give the illusion that your room is bigger. This makes it feel much less claustrophobic.
You could go for one big statement piece. Or a couple of smaller mirrors placed strategically around the walls.
You could even find some mirrors that double as storage cupboards, to maximise their use!
7. Always keep it tidy
Decluttering matters! It can make or break a house’s appearance.
Clutter makes rooms look much smaller. You can move some posessions to other rooms. Or simply store them in a tidier manner.
Either way, a box room will look significantly better.
8. Think carefully about your layout
You probably won’t have a traditional layout in your box room. It’s thus crucial that you use your space intelligently.
Don’t put a bed or sofa in the middle of your room. Place them along the walls. The same applies to a desk (if you have one).
