Currently, if you are anything like most of us, your house is a case study in clutter mania. Whether it’s out-of-season clothes or kitchen gadgets and baby toys, clutter builds up on us faster than it is possible to
dispose of. The good news? You don’t have to knock down walls or add expensive rooms to get back some space. With the proper approach and a couple of smart twists, you can get significantly more storage without a major remodeling-and- and make your house a more open place to be at the same time.
Think About What You Already Have
Many times, the space you need is already there; it’s just not being used efficiently. Walk around your home and look for areas that can do double duty. Is there under the bed or stars that could be turned into a sort of hidden storage space? Can an entry hall or hallway take a slim console table with drawers?
Even dead-end corners are growth opportunities these days. If you put up some corner shelving or you go on a tall standing cabinet, then a once unused corner becomes quite fresh. Here, it’s important to think vertically- especially in smaller units or older homes that were never designed with modern storage needs in mind.
Furniture that works Overtime
One of the smartest ways of adding storage space but not crowding your things in more is to choose furniture that does double duty. For instance, a storage ottoman not only provides a place to sit or put your feet, but it also hides away extra blankets, periodicals and remote controls. A coffee table with drawers serves as a home for board games, electronics or even provisions.
In a bedroom, switching out your bed for one with drawers built-in or under it could solve all that detritus and free up some space. Just by having a nightstand with a couple of shelves, you might be able to double the storage area you already have. However cluttered your rooms are- if anything in them tripled, quadrupled, or numerous pestiferous piles multiply more than grow-do not let the open wall space go to waste.
Use Vertical Wall Space People are used to thinking in terms of square footage on the floor, but it is generally true that walls are one of the most underused areas you will find. In homes. Adding shelves above doorways, along hallways, or in bathrooms is another way to store books, baskets, or toiletries without taking up valuable square footage.
You can also attach hooks for coats, bags, and keys in these high-traffic areas of your home, which makes it much harder to lose said items. Pegboards are another fine option, especially in areas like the kitchen, cabinet workroom, or garage, where tools need to be readily accessible but cleanly displayed.
Declutter before beautifying. Before adding extra storage, go through what you already have (honestly) and don’t. Look to see if this clear-out may be just as effective as new shelves.
With the excess gone, it is easier for one to see where some small change could make a considerable difference–such as hanging wall hooks by the front door or lightening up on harsh corner lighting. Even simple bits like decorative lamps, baskets for storage, or coat hangers can bring order into an area while adding warmth. You’ll find numerous ideas by looking at functional home decoration and storage options that offer utility and style.
Make the Most of Hidden Spaces There are storage opportunities that you might not expect. The back of a door to your spice cabinet, for example, will hold spice racks and cleaning supplies; the area behind cabinet doors or even on them–where appliances are plugged in–can store electronics chargers. On doors, over-the-door organizers work wonders for shoe collections, playthings and office supplies; they can also serve as a mini food pantry.
Then again, if you like things sorted neatly–which I do naturally — there are always boxes and chests for taller items such as shoes that aren’t able to hang off hangers or stacks of drawers with slim sides allowing much better visibility while also making better use out floorspace Etc.
If the area above an entablature is wasted space waiting to be filled, then it will not only restrict the amount of storage you can put in your home but also lower its use. That`s why you should float one in exact matches with commercial machinery just for that purpose alone.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to take in a whole mess of broken stones and rock mass-impaired to knock down the walls that divide you from enough space (and sunshine) for your body–and soul, for that matter. By using the space you already have more efficiently, choosing pieces with multiple uses in mind and adding stylish but practical storage, you can literally change the look and feel of your home. Best of all, these changes are possible with any budget — no hard work necessary.