Making Storage Space in Smaller Rooms
Working with small spaces is not always easy. If your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom is smaller than you would like, just finding a place to store all your stuff can be a real challenge.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make the most of small spaces and make sure all your possessions are safe and sound. These creative ideas can help you enhance even the smallest room and make the most of the space you do have available.
Go Overhead
If your rooms are short of floor space, move up instead of out. Make use of the space above your head to store items you would otherwise not have room for. Installing a shelving unit over the toilet or a storage rack above the pantry can double your storage space. Hanging a storage caddy from the shower head gives you a handy place to store your shampoos, conditioners, soaps and other toiletries.
Choose Nesting Bowls and Frying Pans
Replacing your mismatched bowls and frying pans with nesting models can more than double the storage space in your pantry. If you are tired of shoving your cookware into a limited space, it might be time for a space-saving upgrade.
Make Use of Your Wall Space
When floor space is limited, wall space becomes even more precious. From your bike to your cooking utensils, you can hang almost anything on the wall. Choose sturdy hooks, make sure they are anchored properly, and start putting your possessions in their place.
Create an Attractive Storage Solution with Baskets
A set of large baskets can be the solution to your storage problem. Baskets can be used to store anything, and they are more attractive than milk crates, shelving units and other popular storage solutions. Mix it up with different size baskets, and move them around the room for an ever-changing look.
Build a Wall of Bookcases
Bookcases are good for far more than storing books. A good set of bookshelves or group of bookcases can storage everything from knick-knacks and souvenirs to movies and CDs. A built-in recessed bookcase is the best choice from a space perspective, but a set of low-profile bookshelves is a close second.
Use Behind-the-Door Storage Solutions
From shoes to sweaters, you can store your clothes behind the closet door and save precious shelf space. You can purchase ready-made storage pockets that fit behind the door, or create your own with low-profile shelving.
Look Underneath
There is plenty of space underneath your bed, so do not let it go to waste. A plastic storage container is perfect for storing papers, out-of-season clothes or anything else you need only occasionally.
Living in a small home or apartment does not have to mean giving up your favorite things or dealing with constant clutter. With a little creativity and imagination, you can make even the smallest space more versatile.
