How to Find Extra Storage Space in Your Home

How to Find Extra Storage Space in Your Home

December 6, 2021  |  Decorations, Furniture, Space, Storage, Windows
Dresser closet with hangers, Hidden storage spaces in your home

Where do I put all this Stuff?

 

Clothes, decorations, cords, knick-knacks. 

 

It seems everyone has too much stuff nowadays and no place to put it.  

 

No matter how much space you have in your home, it always seems like you have more stuff than storage space.  

Leaving unused items out in your living room is an eyesore and makes any homeowner feel as if they can’t keep up with the Joneses.  

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find hidden storage space in your home to keep your rooms tidy without having to throw away and buy new things every season?  

In this post, we will identify some hidden storage opportunities in your home so you can hide away your extra clutter until you need it.  

Extra Storage Space in Your Home 

The best way to make the most of your storage space is by selling, donating, or throwing away the things that you don’t need. If you have many redundant or unused items, don’t take up any storage space to keep them. Remember: storage space is finite. You must make the best use of it.  

The top of your closet 

Many people use their closets as their main storage space, but they don’t make the best use of the space within. Install shelves and plastic organizers in your closet to make every space count. Don’t just hang up shirts and clothes, put things on the floor, install a shelf above your hangers and put hooks on the door to maximize your space.

Under your bed 

Now that you’re older and you know no monsters are lurking under your bed, realize that it is a great space to store your unused items. Totes slide easily under your bed and are not seen. Additionally, vacuum-sealed plastic bags create compact storage solutions for clothes.  

Behind doors 

Use coat hangers, hooks, and plastic organizers on the back of doors to create extra storage space for anything you need to hideaway. Plastic shoe organizers are perfect for concealing anything small that you cannot find space for. Just make sure you are making storage space on out-of-the-way doors, not your front door, or other doors you use often. 

Under windows 

Small, low shelves under windows are a great place to store your things so that they won’t get in the way. Simply purchase a short metal shelf and install it under your window for extra space. Additionally, if you have a bay window in your home, you can install drawers in the empty space under the bench of the window.  

Furniture 

When you purchase decorative furniture, buy with storage in mind. Bureaus, cabinets, dressers, they all come in stylish designs that are perfect for storage.  

Cupboard 

 Cupboards are notorious for wasting vertical space. Buy a stacking shelf to create twice as much space between the shelves of your cupboard. This is perfect for canned goods and other nonperishables.  

Corners 

Make use of the corners of your rooms. Purchase a shower shelf that is held up with a simple tension rod. They can be used in the corner of any room in your house to store small unused objects.  

Be Smart About Your Storage 

At the end of the day, the only person who can find extra space in your home is you.  

Look over your house with a keen eye and try to identify extra space you are not using.  

Remember that extra shelves are always your friend, and if you are willing to spend a modest amount of cash, you can find stylish solutions to fit your needs. 

If you live in a neighborhood where residents create eyesores with their poor storage methods, reach out to Management Plus. Only Management Plus manages communities in a way that makes living easier for everyone.