You can take advantage of vertical space with floor to ceiling shelving.
With a bit of careful planning and few additional fixtures and supplies you can create storage in even the smallest of spaces. Try to utilize all the space available to you including vertical space. Seek out multipurpose items with built-in storage and purge regularly to avoid clutter. Does this Spark an idea?
Use Vertical Space
One of the simplest ways to incorporate more storage into a small area is to think vertically as well as horizontally. Floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving is not only functional but also attractive. Install library style shelves to hold books, decorative objects and electronics. For additional closed storage, you can seek out attractive storage containers or bins in a color complementary to the existing room design. Storage bins can hide remotes, children's toys, small electronics such as cameras and phone accessories, arts and craft supplies, office items and many other household objects. For easy access to higher shelves install a sliding ladder to help you move about the space.
Dual Purpose Items
You can incorporate storage into unexpected places and allow the objects and furniture in your home to serve double duty. Pieces such as a secretary's desk, captain's bed or bench or ottoman with built-in storage serve dual functions and help to conserve precious space. A secretary's desk placed in the dining room can provide closed drawer storage for table linens, stationary and candles and when folded out also creates an instant office. A captain's bed incorporates pull-out drawers into the bed frame, adding deep pockets for additional storage. Extra linens, pillows and blankets will be neatly tucked away yet easily in reach. Ottomans with storage can help hide children's or pets toys when not in use and also serve as additional seating for a small space.
Hooks and Racks
Hooks and racks allow you to move items up and off the floor. A range of objects can be relocated to a hanging position. In the bedroom closet, you can install hooks at various levels to hang belts, purses and bags. To save room in the utility closet, add hooks and racks to hang brooms, mops, buckets, sponges and cleaning supplies. In the garage or basement bike racks will move bicycles off the floor. A pot and pan rack in the kitchen can free substantial space in kitchen cabinets. Mount the rack securely and establish a functional height so that you can easily reach pots and pans.
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