Can we all relate that when we had just started working we were living in a small space? Well, I can relate to that lifestyle. The beauty is that you are excited about earning your first salary and being independent that a small apartment is none of your worries at that time.
You also probably had a few things, so organization and storage was never an issue. The problem comes when you start buying more stuff and piling on the already existent ones. If this trend continues, you will realize you hardly have enough space to breathe.
Even people living in small houses can find storage spaces in their houses to make them look tidy and welcoming. In the article below, we have put together tips to help you store and keep your home organized. Read on.
Declutter Often
When you live in a small house, limited space is not the reason for your untidy home. Rather it's the stuff you have. This came as the first point because you have to keep only the things you need and not try to cramp everything into limited space.
When you begin accumulating new stuff, you realize that the whole place becomes a mess all over again. So you see, your space is not the issue.
The assumption is, as you buy more stuff you use the older stuff less often or not at all. Therefore, select the stuff you no longer need and donate them or sell them off, keeping only what’s important.
When you declutter your space often, you create more room and can keep your place more organized.
Consider Pull Out Beds
Consider using a pull out bed which you can push in to create room for something else and pull when you need to sleep. Instead of having a full bedroom, a pull out bed gives you more space to sit in and bond with family, work during the day, read or even space to stand on as you organize the rest of the room.
Keep Stuff under the Bed
You can utilize space under the bed to store some things like shoes, toys and books. There are some lift beds that have built in storage which gives you room for beddings, sweaters, jeans, scarfs, towels and other things.
If you are in warm months, put the blankets and scarfs away because you won’t need them and only keep the things you will be using often nearby. Such beds are a great way to store stuff and create more empty space.
Make a Storage Wall
Instead of keeping things only in the closets and kitchen cabins while leaving walls empty, you can experiment with a storage wall. The aim is to have a small space looking beautiful an organized.
So why not beautify your walls with designated storage walls with drawers, cubbies and cabinets? You can use these storage drawers to keep craft supplies, board games, camping gear, toys, spare parts, home equipment, tool boxes, etc.
Store Under the Stairs
If you have stairs in your house, consider keeping some items under the stairs. Create drawers under the stairs to keep outdoor gear, kids’ toys, clothes, shoes, kitchen pantry, coats and cleaning equipment.
Depending on the size of your stairs, you can build drawers and cabinets with doors to store a lot of things like spare parts, DIY equipment, tool sets and extra mats and rugs.
Use the Ceiling Too
Use the ceiling to store items especially in the kitchen. Get a support beam and fasten onto it strong hooks for support then hang it on the ceiling. Use it to hang pots, pans and plastic jugs and mugs.
This frees counter tops and shelves hence you have more space for more stuff. Ensure the beam is put in corners so in case the things fall, the chances of hitting people are minimized. Also, don’t hang metallic and heavy items.
Bottom Line
Even people who live in small houses can afford to organize and stay in a tidy home. The issue is never space but items.
Therefore, the first step is to declutter and get rid of the stuff you don’t use often. Then utilize under the bed, under the stairs, and the ceiling for storage. Also, consider using a pull out bed to create more space.
