Hello World! Welcome Friends! Without plenty of good storage solutions, a home will quickly become cluttered and disorganized. Messy and untidy homes are difficult to move around and are generally uninspiring and frustrating to live in.
To ensure a house feels comfortable, organized and spacious, homeowners or tenants need to invest in various storage solutions. The article below details useful ways to increase the storage space in a home.
Utilize Garage Space
Garages are more than just a place to park a car, they are also used to store gardening equipment, sports gear, tools and anything there is no space for in the house. Keeping a garage tidy can be a challenge which is why many homeowners choose to install overhead garage storage racks which can be controlled by pulley systems for easy access. Other storage solutions commonly found in garages include:
- Shelving at different heights
- Pegboards with hooks for storing tools
- Workbenches
- Full height metal cabinets
- Baskets and containers
- Track systems with hooks
Build a Garden Shed
For people who don’t have a garage but still have a medium to large sized garden, building a garden shed provides additional storage. Sheds are typically used for tidying away gardening gear, sports equipment and tools. During bad weather garden furniture can be stored inside a garden shed to protect it from the elements, and at night anything valuable can be securely locked away.
Building a garden shed is simple if you would like to do it yourself although it can often be easier to buy a prefabricated shed that can be installed in just a few hours.
Most garden sheds have at least a workbench in them as home workshops are commonly used by residents to make repairs and work on projects. Pegboards and hooks for hanging tools and shelving for storing supplies can be fitted.
Multifunctional Furniture
The choice of furniture for each room in a house is important, especially if you are aiming to increase storage space. With this in mind, homeowners should look for furniture that is not only attractive but also offers plenty of storage space such as drawers, inside compartments or storage underneath. Some examples of furniture that features extra storage are:
- Footstools with an opening top
- Small chests
- Tables with shelves
- Portable kitchen islands
- Beds with slide-out drawers or a fold-up mattress
- Cabinets
- Bedside tables with drawers
- Ottomans
Baskets and Boxes
Hanging or placing baskets, whether they are metallic or wooden, around the house can be attractive as well as providing functional storage places. Baskets make a nice addition to any room and are often used to store smaller items such as toiletries in a bathroom or jars of herbs in a kitchen.
Wooden boxes can also help provide extra storage and tie a room’s design together, especially if you are going for a rustic look. Look into using specialized ornament storage bags for seasonal items, such as Christmas ornaments or Halloween decorations. Use them to organize and protect delicate decor pieces before hiding them away in your closets or cabinets.
Use Dead Space
Due to the design of a house, there will nearly always be areas that are too awkward to use. It is often difficult to find furniture or decor that will fit in certain spaces. However, tricky spaces can still be utilized for storage with a little bit of budget and planning.
Storage space in a house can be maximized by using odd spaces such as windowsills, small corners, recesses and nooks. Smaller boxes or shelves can be bought or custom made to fit the dimensions of the space. Additionally, hooks can be fitted on narrow walls for hanging things like bags, jackets or towels.
Under Stair Storagefold-Up
Oftentimes under stair storage is just a small cupboard for putting coats and shoes in, although the space can be utilized much better. Under stair storage system consists of units that slide out where you can store a range of household goods and items such as jars of produce, tools, toys and wine. Under stair units come in a range of sizes and can be customized to make the most of a space whatever its dimensions.
Install More Shelves
Adding shelves to any room is a great way to increase storage capacity as they are easy to install and offer versatile storage spaces. Shelves come in many sizes and materials including glass, metal and wood, and can be fitted at any height.
The types of shelving commonly found in homes include:
- Kitchen shelving above the splashboard; used for displaying and storing cups, glasses, jars and plates
- Shelving filling a whole wall in a living room, office or bedroom; often used to store books
- Custom-fit shelves to fit smaller nooks and walls; useful in the bathroom to store cosmetics and hand towels
- Long open shelves above a bed for displaying art, photos and plants
Overhead Kitchen Racks
Pots and pans are awkward to store in cupboards and on shelves in addition to taking up a lot of space. A tidy solution for this problem is to use an overhead rack made from metal or wood. Pots and pans can be conveniently hung on hooks above head height but within arm’s reach where they are easily accessible.
Hooks and Wall Racks
Otherwise, unused wall space can be utilized by hanging hooks and racks. In hallways, they can be used for hanging coats and jackets whilst in the kitchen pot racks can be fitted to walls to help keep it nice and tidy.
Attic Storage
Often untapped storage space in many houses is in the attic which is usually an open plan room with dimensions the same as the footprint of a house. Before attics can be used for storage, homeowners must first make at least a few small renovations.
Firstly, wood boarding should be put down to provide a place to walk and store boxes. Additionally, the ceiling should be insulated, weatherproofed, boarded and plastered to protect stored items from dust and moisture. Once the floor and ceiling are complete, shelves and other furniture can be added, and a well renovated attic can be used as an extra bedroom, living room or office.
Organizing a home can be difficult and take lots of time, especially if someone has too much stuff or a lack of storage space. Luckily there are several useful storage ideas any homeowner can easily install to solve this problem.
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