STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR SMALL SPACES

DECORATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL STORAGE IDEAS

Creating and utilizing storage in small spaces can take creativity and skill. Yet it isn’t impossible to free yourself from the shackles of small rooms when you learn to use what’s available. From using vertical space to decorative storage, here are some handy suggestions to maximize space.

We All Need More Space

It often feels like we need more space, and the stress of daily life can make this feel worse. Decluttering and cleaning will help. But there is more to making the feeling of being cramped go away. There may be too many people in the home, and this becomes another issue altogether.

Storing a lot in a small space

Homes come in all shapes and sizes and some leave us with limited space to utilize for storage. Don’t worry! It is how you use the space you have that determines how it makes you feel. Across the home, there are many little things you can do and changes you can make to use up more valuable space:

• Ditch plastic boxes for flexible materials that can bend and fit into tight spaces.

• You know the wall is unused space just waiting for you to use it up, right?

  • Have an expert measure cavity space for installing any fitted wardrobes you need.

• Portable storage systems are excellent for smaller compartments and cupboards.

• Dish racks and tiered organizers help make better use of kitchen cupboard space.

Stacking tons of boxes all over the home doesn’t really work. Plastic storage has its place, but flexible materials such as woven baskets mean you can hold more fabrics into one space. Then there are space-savers such as dish racks and can organizers for efficient cupboard use.

Adding Space to the Bathroom

The bathroom is often the most used room in the house, yet many are smaller in size. A bathroom can also begin to feel very cramped when multiple people use it. Towels, clothing, and hygiene products can all get in the way if you don’t have proper storage solutions in place.

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Bathroom storage solutions

There are tons of solutions when it comes to storage for small spaces. The bathroom typically comes with the greatest need. But there is a lot you can do in a bathroom when you get creative with what you have. There is often a lot of unused space that requires the right approach to use it all up:

• Free up linen closet space with wall-mounted vertical towel racks.

• Hooks are your best friend for hanging robes and bathroom tools like loofahs.

• Use the space underneath the sink with a sink surround or custom shelving.

• Install a medicine cabinet instead of a flat mirror to use the shelving inside.

• Add shelving as and where needed to make better use of available wall space.

Towels take up a lot of space in cramped cupboards and closets. But their nature means you can hang them up with ease, which also makes them easier to find. Also, free-standing sinks are smaller, but there is a lot of unused space around them that a vanity piece will use better.

Storage Across the Home

Space and storage problems aren’t limited to just one room of the house. Whether you are single, with a partner, or have a growing family, the walls can seem to get smaller. But there are some clever ways you can approach your storage problems to the point they appear invisible.

Making storage part of the décor

There’s a lot of space around the home. But it helps to look for it as it isn’t always apparent. Storage is the key to making the best use of space. Portable, practical, and decorative storage are all suitable options as ways to create more storage for small spaces as part of the décor:

• Style your open storage shelving with glassware, cookware, and pantry items.

• Storage such as Tambour cupboards can become part of the office space.

• DIY fabric storage boxes will fit right into the aesthetics of any room you wish.

• Opt for living room chairs or sofas with hidden storage compartments underneath.

• Remove the most used products from their box and store them in decorative containers.

Open storage is an excellent way to have what you need in a specific room. For example, a dining room can come alive with display racks and shelving for dinnerware as part of the room’s theme. Yet furniture, such as couches with storage, can also play a key role in decluttering.

In Summary

It can be challenging to make better use of space for storage. However, storing a lot more in small spaces like the bathroom is easier with some minor changes. These include using vertical space, installing fitted storage into cavities, and buying furniture with built-in storage solutions.

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