Ask any homeowner what they wish they had in their home and nine times out of ten they’ll say, “more storage space”. It’s an extremely common dilemma. But believe it or not there are plenty of clever solutions for adding more storage space to a home that don’t require stuffing closets past their capacity. Here’s a look at some of the best ways to start maximizing your home’s storage potential!
The best place to start your storage journey is by looking up. Take a moment to notice how much storage potential comes from walls, shelves, and hooks as opposed to cabinets, closets, and bulky furniture. Most people are currently storing air up and around the top parts of their walls instead of belongings. Don’t be afraid to take storage all the way to the ceiling. Keep the items you’ll access frequently close to where you can reach them, but for items that only come out of hiding on rare occasions there’s no reason they need to be close to the ground. Now that you’re thinking vertically, consider all the ways that you can utilize the space for hanging items, too. If you have a shelf, why not add some hooks underneath it? This is great for pots and pans in the kitchen. You can also add hooks to any wall and allow the items you store on them to become part of the home decor! Take advantage of the space available on the backs of doorways. You can hang lots of items on the back of a door, especially in the bathroom, laundry room, or any closet.
Another smart solution for clearing off spaces like countertops is to utilize caddies. A fruit bowl is a nice display idea, but it can take up lots of valuable counter space. Why not replace the fruit bowl with a hanging caddie? It can still be used as a display item, but once it’s hanging on a wall it frees up a ton of space. You can substitute fruit for any type of product that’s otherwise on the counter like bread or common spices. This is also great for the bathroom where there are plenty of small items that take up counter space. Soaps, shower toiletries, and toothbrushes often end up littering the counter area, but if you keep them on the wall then you’ll never have to worry about that precious sink real estate!
Storage space is all around your home as long as you’re willing to get creative to find it! Read the full article below to see all the great suggestions for maximizing your home’s storage!
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