How to Obtain More Storage Space

Looking to add more storage space to your home? We have some tips.

Whether you live in a luxurious condo or a tiny apartment, storage space will probably become an issue sooner or later. We all have Christmas or Halloween decorations, toys and memories from our childhood, or maybe fancy kitchen appliances we only use two-to-three times a year. Finding a suitable place for everything is often a hassle, but if you take a look at our list you may find some clever ways to take maximum advantage of your space.

Floating shelves

Floating shelves are ideal when it comes to storage. If you are looking for an “out of the box” idea, try floating bookcases – they look very futuristic and, at the same time, give you a few inches of storage space underneath.

Ottomans

Ottomans aren’t used not only for their seating purposes. Storage ottomans or benches may be a great purchase if you are looking for ways to maximize you storage space.

Cupboard extravaganza

Try rethinking your whole cupboard organization. If you have some unused space in your kitchen cabinets, for example, you can fill it up with those Christmas decorations. Yes, you probably won’t use them only in the kitchen, but that doesn’t mean you can’t store them there for the time being.

Cover it up

You can use a curtain to hang on your walls in order to hide unappealing storage space or you can even dress up your sink to conceal pipes or cleaning supplies you keep underneath.

Under the bed

You bed probably is your biggest piece of furniture, so making the most of it sounds reasonable. You can use bed risers to add several inches of space under the bed, where you can store shoes, boxes, books or whatever you don’t use every day.

Fancy hampers

You shouldn’t use hampers only for dirty clothes. If you buy a few fashionable ones and spread them around your apartment you will benefit from extra storage space and spruce up your rooms at the same time.

Storage boxes above cabinets

The space above your cabinets is often unused. Make the best of it by storing some boxes over them. Pick some colorful or elegant ones to fit with the overall design of the room.

Slide out storage

A slide-out storage tower is ideal for the kitchen – not only does it give you more storage space, it also fills the annoying gap between your fridge and counter.

Hang a pegboard

Pegboards aren’t only for garages anymore. You can hang one above your desk to create an inspiration board or you can place them in your closet or pantry, to help you keep things more organized.

With minor investments and a little bit of imagination you can easily obtain more storage space without having to throw away your beloved belongings. However, uncluttering your home is highly beneficial from time to time. Maybe you should give it a try next time you’re deciding where to store those roller blades you haven’t used in 7 years. By uncluttering you can free up some much needed storage space.