Create More Storage Space in Your Home

No matter how big your home is, no matter how much space that you have. One thing is for sure, and you are never going to have enough storage space. Life means that things build-up, and the more stuff you have, the messier your home will be and the more cluttered it will feel.  

The trouble is when it comes to storage is just where to start. If you don’t have any room, how can you make any extra storage space?  

The good news is that there are plenty of ways to create more storage space in your home.

Want to know more? Here are some of our top tips that you can try out for yourself to…  

Create More Storage Space in Your Home

Be ruthless 

Sometimes the best way to create more storage space in your home is to have a good clear out of what you have. The main reason for this is that it helps to make the most of the space you do have and clear out ready for you to replace and re-organize with other things that you simply cannot part with. The only thing that you have to keep in mind is that you need to be as ruthless as possible; if you are not sure about something, then maybe it is time for it to go.  

You don’t have to put things in the trash. By getting rid of things, you can donate them, give them to charity, or perhaps even see if there are some of your friends that may want to take them off your hands. Not only do you provide them with a treat or raise money for charity, but you also make sure that your home is as clean as possible.  

Think about your current storage solutions 

Sometimes the best way to keep things neat and tidy in your home is to have the best storage solutions in place. You may think that your existing storage works well enough, but could it work better? One good example of this is plastic storage boxes. Not only will these store things safely and securely. But also, if they are see-through, you can quickly see what is in the box, and you don’t need to undo everything just to find out what is inside.  

Be outside the box 

Talking about boxes, it is important to be outside the box as much as you can. Consider parts of your room that you may not have thought about before for storage. This could be those spots that are up high, as well as those that are hidden behind and underneath other parts of your room. Not only does this help with storage space, but it also helps you make use of every inch of your home. 

There are lots of storage solutions out there that are designed for just this purpose. So, make sure that you take a look at these and find out whether they will work for you and for your home.  

Use portable moving containers 

If you are planning on moving or want a slightly shorter-term approach to storing items from your home, you can consider portable moving containers. Designed more for moving your belongings than storage, these can be used in a variety of ways. The idea is that they are delivered right to your home, and you are then able to store whatever you need in there for the hire period. 

Label  

If you cannot use see-through boxes, then another thing that you can do is to ensure that each storage box is labeled. This will help you organize and sort items in groups and make it so much easier when you need to find something. These labels need to be hard-wearing, and they need to be waterproof, too, especially if there is a chance that you may find that your storage boxes get wet from time to time.  

It is good to use proper packing labels and maybe invest in a good quality pen such as a sharpie.  

Move things off-site 

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, your home is going to stay cluttered and messy. This means that you need to consider whether or not you can move some of the stuff you have out of your house. This may just be into a shed or garage (if it is stored in appropriate boxes), or it could be a storage facility. The idea is that it can be moved out of your home and stop it from looking messy.  

Of course, to do this, you will need to first think about what you need to store. The last thing you want is to find that you have put things away that you are going to need. Only for you not to know where it is or have to go and find it.  

Customize your storage 

There will be spaces in your home that are not quite the usual shape or size, which can mean that they do not fit the usual storage that you can buy. This doesn’t mean that you have to give up on the idea of using that space altogether. You might need to think about how you can create custom storage solutions that will fit perfectly into your space. 

You can buy storage solutions that fit in corner spaces and awkward spots of your home; however, if you really cannot find something that is going to be the right fit, then you are going to need to consider making it yourself (or having someone else make it for you). 

Storage can come in a variety of forms, as you can see. You need to think about what will be the best for you and what will work for your needs. Keeping this in mind means that you can start implementing the best storage ideas for your family,  and ensure that your home is as clean and tidy as possible whilst still keeping hold of all those things you want to hold on to.  All by ensuring that they are properly stored and organized.