It’s not uncommon for many people to feel inundated with belongings, especially after moving into a
new house.
You may have to spend time getting rid of certain things that you no longer need, and
this can be much easier once you begin to unpack your belongings.
However, even after this process, you might still find that you’re struggling to find space to store
your things, and so finding new ways to handle this is important so that your house is free from clutter.
Here are some of our home storage solutions to give you some good ideas on how to create more space in your home.
Vertical Storage
When looking for somewhere to store things at home, one of the first things you should do is
consider any unused spaces. Many people tend to forget that this also includes walls and even
doors.
There is a lot of unused space on walls, and adding shelving can be a great remedy for the
lack of storage space. As well as this, you could keep items on top of wardrobes and even on the
back of doors.
Hanging storage on a door can be a great way to free up some room elsewhere, and a
rack that you can attach to the back of a door is a great option for smaller trinkets and products.
Just remember not to store anything unstable here, such as plants or bottles of liquid, to avoid spills.
Under The Bed
There is a lot of unused space under most beds. In fact, many bed frames that go down to the floor
often have drawers inside them as designers understand how useful under-bed storage can be. If
your bed frame has legs, you should consider using this area to keep containers underneath,
preferably ones with wheels for easier access.
You’ll be surprised with just how much you can store under here, seriously reducing the amount
of clutter in your home. Don’t forget to keep in mind how regularly you’ll need the items you’ve stored,
as it can be slightly inconvenient having to pull everything out.
Outside Storage
If you have a garden area, you’ll find that there are quite many things that need to be stored
correctly, away from the elements. Rain and snow can seriously damage outdoor furniture, tools,
and things such as lawnmowers.
However, these are all significantly large and can take up a lot of space in your home,
whether you’re storing them in your garage or utility room.
To get rid of this hindrance, you should take at garden storage units such as sheds, bike storage,
and general storage boxes to declutter your garden and reduce the need to keep these items
in your home during the winter and bouts of bad weather.
Storage Unit
If you have items that you don’t currently need, but you don’t have the heart to throw them away,
or you know that you’ll make use of them in the future, then why not consider using a storage unit
instead?
This way, you can keep your items safe in an off-site lockup, keeping your house free of
unnecessary items while ensuring that these valuable items are secure.
This will give you peace of mind, especially with a storage unit with quality security.
Most companies that offer storage like this will also allow you to visit at any point to retrieve
these items or add more to your storage. It can also be useful if you run a business from your home,
allowing you to keep excess stock and materials here instead of them cluttering up your home.
Unpack Products
Kitchen cupboards are a major clutter risk, and when restocking your cupboards with groceries, it’s
easy for this space to be taken up with boxes and packaging.
To reduce the amount of space these take up, you could make use of airtight containers for things
like cereal, pasta, and grains, and even consider storing them outside of cupboards on worktops as
these jars can be visually appealing too.
This will then add space for you to store more groceries or kitchenware, reducing the number of
things you need to keep on the countertops.
Transform Items Into Décor
The smaller your home is, the harder it is going to be to hide certain larger items in your home. For
example, suppose you’re living in an apartment and wish to keep your bike inside for security
purposes.
In that case, the chances are you’re going to be keeping it in the hallway unless you have
one that’s foldable and easy to pack away in a closet. But instead of using the hallway, you could
always make use of the blank wall in your living room by adding a wall mount to attach your bike,
turning your bike into a very appealing décor piece.
Combine this with some asymmetrical shelving, and you’ve got an entire wall dedicated to storage
while also becoming an eye-catching feature in your home.