Even small spaces can feel spacious when the art of storage is mastered. Here are 7 inexpensive storage hacks to free up space in your home.
1. Racks On Racks On Racks
It’s often the first mess you see when walking into someone’s home a clutter of shoes sprawled out by the entrance. Take care of this mess with a shoe rack, which will only take up a few feet of space but allow you to store numerous pairs of kicks.
2. Fold & Hang
Not your clothes, your chairs! If you don’t use chairs often or rarely eat at the table, consider buying folding chairs instead as they can easily be put away when not in use. Attach a few hooks to a nondescript area of your home and hang the chairs to store them.
3. Slide Into An Island
Need more counter space but can’t sacrifice your kitchen table? Well now you can have both (without renovating!). Install a small island that has a slide-in table: you can slide out the table during meals and slide it back in when finished. Perfect when paired with folding chairs.
4. Make The Most Of Your Cupboards
Install small storage solutions inside of your cupboards to make the most of their space. Hooks can hang mugs from the tops of shelves, and towel racks placed on the inside of a cupboard door can fit pot lids. For a large cupboard, consider a hanging shoe rack for compartmentalized storage space from top to bottom.
5. Multi-Purpose Furniture
When trying to maximize space, choose furniture that also offers storage, such as a bed frame with pullout drawers underneath it, or an ottoman that opens up to store remotes, books, or toys. There are countless pieces designed for small spaces, so find ones that meet your own unique needs.
6. Build Me Up Buttercup
When floor space is limited, you have no choice but to build upwards. Shelves allow you to make the most of vertical space, and can fit into almost any area. Corner shelves can help you take advantage of otherwise dead space, and tall shelving units can act as a room divider which is perfect for a studio. If you want to create a more open concept, choose wall-mounted shelves as they have minimal design impact.
7. Hang It Up
Along with every door comes a fantastic storage opportunity! Choose a door-mounted hanging storage system to keep clothes, robes, towels, or shoes off of the floor. Feel free to be creative you can use them to store whatever you like.
Want more tips on small space living? Give me a call today – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.
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San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
$590,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,881
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6787613
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$590,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,451
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6715329
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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4
Beds
3
Baths
2,649
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6715943
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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3
Beds
3
Baths
1,832
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6717251
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,880
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6732346
Property Type
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Price Type
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5
Beds
3
Baths
2,673
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6729358
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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2
Beds
2
Baths
1,392
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6742443
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$590,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,600
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6741192
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$590,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,850
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6746288
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$590,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,260
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6747537
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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3
Beds
2
Baths
1,817
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6757496
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$590,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,014
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6764348
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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