Ways to Maximize Your Home’s Storage
As you get settled into your new home or reorganize a home you’ve lived in for years, you may find yourself searching for additional storage. There are several ways to maximize storage in your home, whether that means buying creative furniture or renovating to add shelving, cabinets or drawers.
Declutter Each Room
First and foremost, you can often solve a few storage issues simply by decluttering your home. Go through cabinets, drawers and closets to determine what you need — and donate or sell the rest!
Incorporate Shoe Organizers
Avoid shoes piling up on your closet floor by adding a shoe organizer on the back of your door or a shoe rack to neatly display your shoes. Organize by style to make the collection look more cohesive. Or find a creative way to build shelving for your shoes in a small nook around your home!
Install Toe-Kick Storage
If you are struggling with storage in the kitchen, you might consider installing toe-kick drawers under the base of your cabinets. These can hold thin items like cutting boards, baking pans, user manuals and more.
Consider Floor-to-Ceiling Storage
Bookshelves or shelving that does not extend to the ceiling does not use all available wall space. Consider buying a bookshelf or installing more shelving that goes from the floor all the way to the ceiling to maximize the space — and make the room look taller! Or, for a more affordable option, consider getting baskets that can be filled and placed along the top of cabinets and shelving.
Store Items Under the Bed
The space under your bed is prime real estate for additional storage. This is a great place to store extra bedding, sheets and pillows, or even seasonal decor, luggage or other seldom-used items.
Invest in Multifunctional Furniture
Purchase creative pieces of furniture to add storage in unexpected places — including the living room! Search for ottomans, benches, coffee tables and beds with secret storage compartments.
I hope this helps you maximize every square inch of your home!
