Lack of storage in the home is a source of major complaints by many homeowners. If you live in a small house or apartment, there are many tips and tricks that can be used to increase the amount of storage in your living space – some of these tips are explained below. Keep your home in order with our top 10 home storage ideas and tips.
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Vacuum storage
With vacuum storage, the bulky items are folded and placed into a specially designed plastic bag and all the air is removed from the package which in effect shrinks it considerably. This allows you to store the items easily and also leaves you with more storage room.
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Wall-mounting
For additional storage space, consider wall-mounting some of your kitchen appliances as this will leave you with more space on your counters. You can also wall-mount your saucepans or utensils which can be quite pleasing on the eye and can form an interesting feature point in your kitchen.
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Drawer Inserts
We are all guilty of opening our drawers and just flinging things inside with little regard for how we will find them again. To store your belongings more efficiently, invest in some drawer inserts that are especially useful for underwear drawers and cutlery and utensil drawers.
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Toy Boxes
It is definitely worth investing in some large brightly coloured plastic containers for children’s toys and label each box according to its contents – jigsaws, bricks, board games etc. Not only will they look nice, but your children will be able to find the toy that they want more easily.
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Coat hooks
Coats and jackets strewn all over your home instantly makes it seem cluttered and untidy. Install some handy coat hooks at the front door and the back door of your home so that your family can make their way in or out of the building and their coats are there for easy retrieval and storage.
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Under-bed Storage
Instead of just throwing things under the bed to gather dust, purchase some under-bed storage boxes for storing items. Ensure that the storage boxes have wheels so that you can pull them out and push them in more easily.
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Hatboxes
Hatboxes are a really creative way of storing your belongings as they can look pretty as well as being functional. Hatbox storage generally works best used in bedrooms.
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Under the stairs
If you have space under your stairs, make sure you utilise it properly and transform it into an invaluable storage space. To do this you can either have a storage unit built in or you can use pre-made modular furniture units.
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CD and DVD racks
You can store your CDs and DVDs in an orderly fashion by simply using a CD or DVD rack. These racks allow you to store your collection in an attractive way and keep them in one place rather than discarded around your home.
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Wardrobe storage
Maximise the storage space in your wardrobes by purchasing some collapsible fabric shelves that are hung from the internal rail in your wardrobe. These practical shelves can be used to store items such as shoes or jumpers.
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Self Storage
If all else fails a good self storage company will sort you out. They’ll collect your property and store it in a dry and safe place at an affordable price.
Keeping your home in order can be difficult, especially if you have a large family. With these helpful tips and ideas, you should be able to combat clutter more easily and keep your home looking tidy and organised.