Maximise Storage Space – Organising your belongings can feel like a constant struggle, especially if your home is small or you simply have too many things. So many items need to be close at hand, yet having everything out of sight is essential for a neat design and your peace of mind. But don’t despair! It’s easier than you think to maximise storage space in your home without making major changes.
Maximise Storage Space in your Home
Declutter
There’s no point finding space for possessions you no longer want or need, so the first port of call should be decluttering. Go room by room to make the process more manageable, separating things into three distinct piles: keep, recycle or donate, and throw away. Try to avoid the mentality of holding onto things ‘just in case’ and be realistic about whether you’ll use them again.
Use vertical space
Wall space is one of the most underutilised areas in most homes, left blank or devoted exclusively to decoration. Repurposing some walls and the backs of doors as storage space won’t feel too cluttered and could even add character to your rooms.
Drill or stick hooks into walls or doors and hang up bulky clothing such as coats and dressing gowns, and cloth bags to store soft items like children’s cuddly toys. A top tip is adding a rack to the inside of your wardrobe doors and using it to safely store accessories such as sunglasses and jewellery.
Consider a storage unit
For larger items temporarily not in use, such as a sofa you want to save for your next house or seasonal equipment such as snowboards and surfboards, consider using a storage unit. You can find secure self-storage solutions in Eastleigh, Edinburgh and all other main areas of the UK. These units are monitored by CCTV 24/7 and available in various sizes to suit your needs.
Adopt the 80/20 rule
The 80/20 rule is the secret to ensuring your storage works for you. Instead of packing your wardrobe, cupboards and boxes until they’re bursting at the seams, utilise only 80% of the space. Literally having more room to play with means you can go longer between reorganisation sessions and makes it easier to sort through and find possessions in storage.
Invest in clever storage
Gone are the days of bulky cabinets and awkward corners which always seem to be just the wrong size for your requirements. There are endless clever storage options available that can help you get the most out of your available space.
For example, you can get fitted units with customised shelving for difficult spaces like alcoves and under the eaves, ensuring every inch of room can be used. Another example is pull-out drawers for corner cupboards, which let you store more and giving you easy, immediate access to everything, even the items kept towards the back. Clever storage options increase the available space while helping to streamline your home organisation.
Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.
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