Space-Savers to the Rescue
Is space at a premium in your home? Do you live in a flat or studio apartment where storage space is non-existent? There are products out there that can help you get organized, have storage space, and still look fabulous, especially for small spaces. Here are some ideas to get you started on space-saving ideas and products.
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Space-Saver Furniture: Expandable tables, nesting tables, tables that double as storage compartments, multi functional tabular units, modular shelving, and hidden compartments all come in handy when your space is limited. If space is at a premium, use furniture that is light and easily moved. Look into captain beds which are like bunk beds, only the bottom bunk is replaced with open floor space.
Most modern furniture is multi-functional such as futons, modular seating, and chairs that double as dining, living, and office seating. Expandable tables with hidden compartments to keep the extra leaves are a must in a small space. Use your coffee table both as a coffee table and as a storage unit by getting one with drawers, multiple shelves, or a hinged lid for a table top.
Modular shelving units can be arranged to fit any wall space and are multifunctional as storage and display units. They are easily moved and rearranged which means less work for you to fit them in your space. When you start looking for furniture to fill your home with, look for furniture that can function in more than one way and still be comfortable and reflect your style.
Organizational and Storage Solutions: There are nooks and spaces in your home that are not being utilized to their fullest potential. Look for space-saving solutions that will help you get organized in those spaces and turn them from dead spaces to storage spaces. Under the bed, the wall above your towel rack in the bathroom and over the toilet, above the cupboards in the kitchen, and your entertainment center are all spaces that could probably be organized and used better.
Some storage solution suggestions for the bedroom include under bed boxes or drawers, multiple hangings hangars, over the door storage systems, nightstands that are storage boxes, modular shelving, and floating shelves. You may not have a lot of floor space, but vertically you can do something to create more space.
Storage solutions for the bathroom could include over the toilet storage units, modular medicine cabinets, shelving designed specifically to go under the bathroom sink, and triangular shaped corner cabinets which take up less floor space. Your bathroom could be rich in storage space if you take the time to find solutions for its problem spaces.
Kitchen space always seems to be at a premium in apartments. Maximize your kitchen space with a versatile kitchen cart that doubles as storage and a moveable prep space. Make use of the top of your cabinets by adding simple shelves that can be used for more storage space. There are even enclosed shelving units you can purchase that can be added to the top or bottom of your wall cabinets for a more clean storage look.
The living room shouldn't be a problem with storage solutions such as entertainment centers designed to hold more than just your television, floating shelves and multi-functional furniture. New space-saving storage solutions are being invented all the time, so keep your eyes open for storage solutions for your problem spaces.
