Here’s what you need to know about multifunctional interior design

If the pandemic taught us anything, it is that our homes are more than just a place we eat and sleep. It is our work station, our playroom and the place where we grow. Our spaces need to be as flexible and as varied as we are. The Multifunctional Space trend is all about having a space in your home that can be flexible and adapt with you and your everyday life and activities.

Keep reading to find out how to do just that in your home!

Convert extra closets into an office area

If you are among the lucky few to have extra closet space that you don’t use, consider converting it into a mini-office area. Not only will having a small desk serve as a distraction-free area, but it will also free up space in your living area or bedroom.

Hide Storage in Benches and Ottomans

The key to creating an effective multifunctional space is eliminating as much clutter as possible. To do this, consider placing storage in pieces of furniture such as ottomans, hidden storage benches, under the sofa, or in decorative baskets.

At NancyDesign, shop our Tullah Basket at R394.59! It is the perfect decorative piece to use on its own, or to add items into to eliminate clutter in the home.

Creating Indoor Play Areas for the Children

Though bedrooms often double as play areas, you can also create exciting multi-functional space within your home. Indoor play areas are perfect for families who live in locations where it is unsafe to be outside, the weather is bad or you don’t have a big backyard. Indoor play areas are perfect for little nooks and crannies of the house.

Use Distinct Colors to Distinguish Areas

When creating a multifunctional space, it can be easy for areas to blend together a bit too much. To help create some separation, consider giving each area its own colour theme.