Minimalist living isn’t for everyone, but it does have its benefits by way of providing functional and simplistic living and extends to all types of properties and all types of occupants.
Units, apartments and homes of all sizes will inevitably face the dilemma of whether they provide the right amount of storage. But what is good for one tenant (or family) might not be the same for the next. It can be a challenging thing to master in a property, especially for smaller homes. And, really, can you ever have too much storage?
The key is to maximise the space that you have. By providing practical storage solutions, your property can offer tenants the ability to maintain a tidy home and declutter, which will in turn help maintain care for the property.
The size of the property should give an indication of the amount of space required for everyday items. For example, generally speaking a four-bedroom house would appeal to a family of four or five – you could consider whether the size of the pantry would suffice, or whether or not there is enough room in the laundry to accommodate a steady flow of washing. Some changes may be simple, others may need to be more considered, and some, unfortunately, may simply not be practical.
How can you help make the most of your investment’s space and really appeal to your future tenants?
Appropriate storage has been a considered feature for many newer properties and with good design comes functionality – a key feature for prospective tenants. Older homes often lack the volume of built-in storage, so it may be time to get creative about adding it throughout the property.
There are key storage areas in all homes – aside from bedroom built-ins, the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry will be the areas tenants look to most to accommodate storage of their possessions. Are there solutions in these spaces that will fit both in your budget and meet the needs of tenants?
If surface space is limited, consider higher shelving. Vertical storage solutions provide a practical way to utilise an often-empty space in the home. Placement is key, so look for practical and non-invasive solutions for the everyday.
In many properties, sheds or garages are seldom used for their original purpose and double as general storage. You may wish to pre-empt this by providing appropriate storage options, however, do consider your tenant might actually want to keep their car in the garage!
Built-ins offer the best solution to really maximise a space, so if planning on renovating attention directed in this area will be extremely valuable long term.
For furnished properties, selecting furniture which doubles as storage is a fantastic way to offer practical solutions to tenants, and will no doubt be appreciated.
Embracing a minimalist lifestyle may be appealing, but for many it may simply not be practical. Providing an adequate amount of storage will not only appeal to tenants but help to keep the property looking neat and well cared for.