Out with the old: Declutter your home and make your space bigger

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For many people buying apartments one of the key issues is storage and making the most out of the space they have. Whether that means converting a spare room into a home office or even creating a reading oasis, homebuyers have been trying to come up with ways to utilise their space.

BN – A CGI of the apartments at Fairfields in Stony Stratford

Barratt Homes’ Fairfields development in Milton Keynes has a variety of two bedroom apartments available that are perfect for first time homebuyers looking to get onto the property ladder.

The leading developer has teamed up with experts in decluttering to give Milton Keynes residents their organisational top tips to make the most out of the space they have.

Lesley Spellman and Ingrid Jansen, Professional Organisers and Declutterers at The Declutter Hub, said: “They say home is where the heart is and that was proved more than ever during the pandemic as it needs to be a place everyone can settle down and feel happy in.

“We’ve seen so many people turning to decluttering and organising during self-isolation and whilst there was a community before, decluttering became huge.

“We like to make decluttering fun and light-hearted and hope to show people the benefits decluttering can have on their home and the amount of space that was once hidden by clutter.”

The tips include:

Utilise hallways and blank space

One way to make your apartment feel bigger is to use hallways and blank spaces to your advantage. Hang mirrors on the walls in hallways as they will give the illusion of doubling up the space while also reflecting light. You could also add artwork to hallways to fill empty walls.

You could add a piece of furniture to your hallways to make them feel purposeful, if you prioritise furniture with long legs and glass topped coffee tables, the space will instantly seem larger.

 

Prioritise one room at a time

 So, you’ve decided it might be a good idea to declutter your home before you make the move into a new property, but where do you even start? By working in one room at a time you can tackle your home systematically and thoroughly.

Ingrid and Lesley say: “When starting to declutter, many people make the mistake of jumping from one room to another. Choose one cupboard, area or room and don’t change focus until you have finished.”

 

Use bright and neutral colours

One of the best ways to make use of your space is through using light, bright neutral colours. Adding bright colours means that natural light will easily fill your home and keep it feeling airy throughout the year.

It also helps to match the colour of your bed linen to the colour of the walls whilst using contrasting coloured pillows or a throw on the edge of the bed.

 

Make clever use of storage in your home

Each Barratt property is expertly designed to suit modern living, and this includes featuring dedicated storage space to help keep your home tidy. When planning your move, take some time to decide what you’ll keep where – and if everything’s labelled then you’ll have no problems finding anything when you need it.

 

Alison Raine, Sales Director  at Barratt Homes Northampton, said: “We understand that creating the most of your space can be difficult but with the tips given by Lesley and Ingrid, decluttering your home and making the most of your space has never been easier.

“By taking these tips on and decluttering your home, it can increase your positivity around the home and give you a focus on a goal which is easily achievable.”

Fairfields boasts great commuter links to London and Northampton, whilst also being close to a large amount of amenities including Centre MK which has a selection of shops and eateries.

The first apartments are due to be completed in Spring 2022, and with five plots selling already in October, potential homebuyers are encouraged to move fast so they don’t miss out.

To find out more about decluttering, please visit: https://declutterhub.com/

For further information about Fairfields, please call the Barratt Homes sales team on 033 3355 8481 or visit https://www.barratthomes.co.uk/new-homes/milton-keynes/h735101-fairfields/.