We don’t make the most of what we have. Even a 1000-square-foot apartment can feel spacious and intimate by decluttering and organizing. Here are six strategies to live large in small spaces, especially the closet!
Think vertically first. European designers often use floor-to-ceiling decorating and storage strategies to maximize floor space. Bookshelves can be used to store more books. Many storage bins are available that will fit standard bookshelves. This can make mundane bookshelves more efficient and beautiful. Additionally, adding shelves to a closet can keep items off the ground and make them easier to find. This creates more space in our closets.
Second, consider “multi-functionality” when you are buying furniture. Do you need a coffee table? Instead, get a storage ottoman. These ottomans are great for hiding toys, magazines and remote controls. They also provide a place to relax and enjoy a cup of tea. Consider installing a window seat. This is a great spot to read a book and keep everything out of sight. The open compartment design of a window seat in a child’s room allows you to dress-up clothes, books, and toys. Window seats in the family room can be constructed with drawers to store electronics, games and floor-to-ceiling files. Futons, nesting tables, and closets are other versatile pieces of furniture.
Third, you should create “dual-task zones” in your home. These areas can serve one purpose but can also be used for multiple purposes. You could place, for example, the family “communications center” in your kitchen. The lower cabinets in the kitchen should be used for the storage of the supplies needed to create the homework center. You can create a small home office in your family room to keep an eye on the children while you work on your computer. These spaces will not only look nice but also add value to your decorating scheme.
Fourth, give your built-in closet a makeover. You can triple the storage space in a standard-sized closet by using a few baskets, a hanging sweater organizer and some hardware stores. You don’t have a power drill handy? To double your hanging space, hang a simple wooden rod from existing closet shelves.
Fifth, think outside the box! You have many hidden places in your home that you can use effectively. The backs of doors can be used for many purposes. In the bedroom, you can hang hooks, shoe racks or baskets. In the pantry, you can hang chalkboards or pot lid racks or wire racks for spices. Get rid of dust bunnies and monsters under your bed. Use the space to store seasonal clothes, gift-wrapping stations and school papers. Install drawer dividers or cabinet inserts to make the most of every inch in your drawers. Even at your local dollar shop! This is a great strategy.
This is the sixth and most important strategy to create more space through all your possessions and only keep what you need and what you love. Everything else can be donated, sold or thrown out. After a thorough purge, you’ll be surprised at the amount of space you have! Next, locate a home for any remaining items and store them in the house when they are not being used. Do you think this is something you can do on your own? To keep you honest and focused, find a friend or professional organizer.
These strategies will result in a home that is spacious, clean and clutter-free. This will result in a spacious, clean, and clutter-free home. You’ll also save money by not buying a larger house.
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