LOOK: Simple hacks to make small spaces holiday-ready

While Christmas can be “the most wonderful time of the year,” this season can also come with a lot of pressure to make your home holiday-ready. You might say it’s an even bigger challenge if the space you are working with is a small home or a tiny condo unit. But here’s an open secret: with functional pieces that maximize style, even compact spaces can be transformed into chic homes.

The trick is to pick space-saving furniture, practical kitchen and dining accessories, and storage solutions that look like they’re part of the décor. PhilSTAR L!fe has put together a list of such items from Wilcon Depot that would elevate any space.

Furniture that maximizes space

To make the most out of any room in the house, find hardworking, dual-purpose pieces that are friendly to small spaces.

Nesting tables are perfect for this purpose. A pair of Heim Twain Scandinavian Style Nesting Tables would do the trick. Made with beech wood, these tables that slide into each other provide an upgrade to any living room. Use them as a pair, one over the other, or separately—perhaps as asymmetric end tables to the Heim Sofa Bed.

Thoughtfully designed as a practical, simple couch, the Heim Sofa Bed has a back with three levels of adjustment. Put it in the upright position for when colleagues come over for game night. Slide it back a bit to enjoy a movie marathon with your best friend. And lay it flat when it’s bedtime.

Save space further with the Heim White Rubi Stackable Chairs. It can be a pain to move around your home with dining chairs taking up so much space. Get chairs that, when not in use, take up the area of just one chair.

Over in the kitchen, the Kessel Martina 4-Tier Clear Trolley is narrow enough to fit in tight crevices. With four levels, you can use it to store anything, from fruits and snacks to dinnerware and coffee-and-tea paraphernalia. Atop casters, the trolley is easy to move around, too.

Are you the type of family who likes to eat in your small patio? The Heim Outdoor 6-Seater Table Set features a foldable table and six folding chairs. All are partly made of recycled plastic with a matte finish. Once you finish eating, simply wipe up the table, fold everything up, and, voila, you’ve got a spacious patio again.

Kitchen and dining helpers

One way to elevate your dining area is to do away with mismatched storage containers. A set of Kessel Glass Jars with Wood Lid can do the trick. Stored in a matching minimalist rack, the jars can even serve as a simple centerpiece on a dining table for two.

Where do you keep your spices? The Kessel Spice Jar Set has four small jars that can make cooking time a breeze. The best part is that they’re made of soda lime glass—you can easily see what’s inside each jar.

When it’s time to do the dishes, spoil yourself with the stainless steel Sefa Dish Rack. It has three levels, plus separate holders for knives and utensils. A stainless steel tray underneath catches dripping water.

Storage partners

For any home, big and especially small, storage solutions are key to keeping everything working. Clutter is the bane of a happy home’s existence.

Begin right inside the front door. Keep all footwear organized on a six-tier Kessel Shoe Rack that rests on casters so it’s easy to move around. Everyone’s outdoor footwear should automatically go on the rack as soon as they get home. It will quickly eliminate the eyesore of piled-up shoes by the door.

Now, for the bathroom. The Kessel Wall Mount Shelf is a practical solution to small bathrooms with hardly any storage space. Install this on the wall to hold your hand soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, plus a small air-purifying plant. Hang a hand towel on the hanging rack underneath. And because the shelf is made of aluminum, no amount of moisture will cause it to rust.

By being intentional with your holiday home upgrades, you can elevate even the tiniest of spaces. Just pick pieces that are both minimalist and stylish.

For your holiday-ready home improvement needs, shop at any Wilcon Depot or visit www.wilcon.com.ph. Follow their social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. or subscribe and connect with them on Viber Community, LinkedIn, and YouTube. You may also contact Wilcon Depot Hotline at 88-WILCON (88-945266) for inquiries. 

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