For small apartments, how can I maximize storage space without gaudiness?
Question:I have one closet in each bedroom and one closet in the kitchen--total of three. I have a horrible problem with storage because I have two sons and two room mates. What are some ways to maximize what storage I have until my lease goes up?
Answers:
To add to what Rich said above, you can buy thin storage containers that will fit under most beds. I think that would be a great help.
You can also buy those storage containers that have drawers that can be placed in the closet to maximize the vertical space in your closet.
One more idea. If you have lots of stuffed animals or light weight toys, you can put them in one of those mesh like hammoc things that connects to the corner of a wall...it wouldn't be too bad in a kids room.
My final idea is to reduce your possessions. So often we hold onto things that we haven't used in years and that we won't use in years to come. Let Goodwill do some good with it.
the best thing I find is the under bed storage, most beds are very low,, so either find extensions for the legs or buy a water bed at a yard sale with drawers and put a regular mattress in it,
Think college dorm. Raise the bed and put plastic boxes under it. Put shelves high in the rooms. Get a closet organizer. Armoires help, too.
Use kitchen cabinets for unusual item storage.
Use the trunk of your car.
A patio box is a good choice, too.
Enjoy! Get creative!
THERE ARE SOME FURNISHING THAT DOUBLE WITH STORAGE, LIKE TABLES,OTTOMAN,BEDS ,YOU NEED TO LABEL THINGS THAT ARE IN BOXES ETC HOPE THIS HELPS NAMASTE
You can get those clear storage boxes at Container store or Target that are short enough to fit under beds. Make sure the space you do have in your closets is being utilized efficiently and that everything in there is organized.
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