5 Things That Are Practical for Small Homes

Figuring what you want in your home can be challenging, especially when you are working with a smaller space. It is a common struggle to fit all the items you want into your home and you end up settling with the essentials in the beginning. 

Now that you have gotten your basics covered, here are our top five picks of things that you can add to your home to enhance your lifestyle without taking up too much space.

With more time being spent at home as the new norm, it is even more important than ever to keep your surroundings clean. Air purifiers are a useful addition to the home, as they eliminate pollutants, dust and other allergens in the air.

One thing to look out for in air purifiers is the type of filters used. For instance, TruSen’s Z2000 Air Purifier integrates HEPA (high efficiency particular air) filters as one of the four filtration layers to capture particulate matters down to 0.3 microns, ensuring that these allergens are rid from the air. It also comes with a remote air quality sensor which allows the purifier to automatically adjusts its settings to fit the condition of the air in your home.

Alternatively, consider a portable air purifier like the Aurabeat AG+ Portable Silver Anion. Designed for small spaces like desktops and cars, it uses Anion technology to remove fine particles and eliminating bacteria and viruses. 

While smaller homes may not be able to accommodate a full-size coffee table, you can still get a chic side table that can double up as one.

Add a touch of geometry with Scene Shang’s Loft Side Table. Available in plum and hexagon shapes, the MEI and LIU tables are made from recycled wood from old villages. Its size is perfect to be placed by the side of your sofa and can be easily moved around the living room.

The Scanteak Fred Side Table is another option that provides storage as well. Similar in size, it offers additional space to keep remotes, magazines and coasters.

For those with limited kitchen space and enjoy a freshly ground and brewed cup of coffee, having a coffee or espresso machine may be unpractical.

You can still get your caffeine fix with Cafflano’s Klassic Portable Coffee Maker. It comes with a ceramic hand mill coffee grinder, dripping kettle, dripper and serving cup – practically a coffee machine in a small unit size of a tumbler. Though it is more commonly used for travelling, it can be a space–saving option for homes with small kitchen tops.

As for those who prefer cold brew, the Bodum Bean Cold Brew Ice Coffee Maker is small enough for easy storage yet big enough to make up to 12 cups of iced coffee. To enjoy your cold brew in the morning, simply add cold water to ground coffee bean in the carafe and store it in the fridge the night before.

Creating a conducive work environment at home with minimal space can be a real chore. If you’re not looking to convert any room to a study or work area, an alternative will be to invest in a workstation that provides you the flexibility to work at any part of your home.

Altizen’s Pro Smart Sit-Stand Desk effortlessly fuses ergonomics with cutting-edge technology. With options to be a standing or sitting desk, you can easily adjust it to a height that you are comfortable to work with.

To encourage a healthier lifestyle while working from home, this sit-stand desk can also track the progress of your activities. Features like real-time posture detection and app connectivity help you to customise your sit-stand goals and measure calorie burns.

A home isn’t complete without a decent sound system. To fully maximise your entertainment experience – be it watching Netflix or tuning in to some chill music, good quality speakers are a must-have.

While there is no room for big stand speakers in a small home, slim and compact options such as the Sony Dolby Atmos and Samsung 4.0CH soundbars allow any homeowner to experience a cinematic surround sound right in the living room. They take up minimal space and with their sleek design, they sit perfectly on the television console.

For those who are not confined to the living room, the compact and wireless Bang & Olufsen Beosound 1 may be what you are looking for. Thanks to its Acoustic Lens Technology, you will be able to enjoy an amazing sound experience anywhere in your home. Its versatile design will also ensure that it fits in with the overall decor of your home regardless of which room it is placed in.

For more ideas to spruce up your home, check out our home and living collection.