Manufactured homes are an affordable and flexible alternative to typical housing options. You can customize your property in various ways, including dimensions, facilities and layout.
That said, many homeowners opt for the standard template, which could present some limitations on square footage.
In this article, we’ll share some manufactured home design tips that can help you maximize the space of a tinier modular home, such as using empty space, emphasizing double functionality in furniture and making rooms multi-purpose.
Put Empty Space to Work
Use every inch of your manufactured home–including what would otherwise be considered ‘empty space,’ such as the bottoms of beds, underneath staircases and the like.
Empty spaces are great to use for hidden storage or as placeholders for big furniture.
Don’t forget to use vertical space, as well. You can increase the square footage of your property by installing a loft. Just make sure that you protect every corner with the right manufactured home insurance coverage!
Install Space-Saving Fixtures
Install space-saving fixtures, such as sliding doors, collapsible walls and foldable furniture, wherever possible. In many cases, these would require having built-ins installed.
While these may be a tad more expensive than store-bought items, they’re a valuable investment that provides you with much flexibility; you can design them to fit your space and style exactly!
Emphasize Double Functionality
Check which furniture you can add functionality to, giving them a double purpose.
For instance, you can use a foldable stool as a desk or the dining table as a kitchen counter. Be creative and work with your designer to build flexible fixtures.
Make Rooms Multi-Purpose
Create multi-purpose rooms to minimize having to cut your space into different sections. Your living room can work as your dining area, while your bathroom can double as a powder room.
Bedrooms can also turn into workspaces during the day.
Open layouts are often popular with manufactured homes because they provide the adaptability needed for multi-purpose use.
You can still define the parts of your home through the creative use of furniture placements.
Capitalize on Natural Light
Light plays a big role not just in illuminating a space, but in making it appear larger than it really is.
Capitalizing on natural light–and the way that it interacts with features of your modular home–can help you expand your space. When considering lighting, be sure to match it with the colors inside your home for the perfect mix!
Extend to the Outside
Your manufactured home isn’t limited to what’s within the walls. You can extend your space to the outside by adding a porch or a deck. This increases your living area and gives you more functionality when needed.
For example, if you need more space for guests to eat, you can set up a table outside for a novel dining experience!
Personalize
The best way to maximize the space of a smaller manufactured home is to personalize it based on your needs and lifestyle.
Think about your daily routines and consider how your space could make your tasks more efficient!
