Over your lifetime, it is likely you’ll move to a new home several times. Many people move to their final homes in an effort to downsize, perhaps after their families have moved out and their space requirements decrease. Whatever your reason for downsizing, moving to a smaller property does not mean having to compromise on the design. In fact, it can be an opportunity to go for a very bold design that makes the best use of the space that is available.

The key to making smaller homes seem bigger is to ensure a lot of light is allowed into the property. By incorporating large windows or glass partitions and using carefully selected colours, spaces can appear far more spacious than they actually are.

Open plan designs are a great idea for smaller properties. By opening up the interiors and removing dividing walls, the overall space can feel many times larger and the sense of flow can be enhanced throughout the property. This also allows light to filter through the spaces and brighten the whole area.

When you are downsizing to a smaller home, it is important to think about storage. Space is at a premium and the last thing you want to do is to take up valuable room with bulky cupboards and bookcases. It is a better idea to integrate storage into unused spaces such as niches and the area beneath the stairs.

At Coffey Architects we have a huge amount of experience of working with smaller homes across London. We have created unique designs to suit a wide array of requirements, including people looking to downsize and those wanting to expand their existing home. We are passionate about residential and commercial architecture, and work hard to create designs that will enrich the lives of the property owners.

If you are moving to a smaller home and wish to renovate it, or if you wish to construct a small home from scratch, we can work with you every step of the way. We understand the best way to use the layout of spaces, the choice of materials and colours to help make the best of the space that is available.