Finding adequate storage space in your home can be a challenge, especially if you have a small house, or one with an unusual layout. However, it is possible to work with whatever shape and size rooms you have to create sleek and convenient storage solutions. Here are some top tips to make the most of your space.

Start with a decluttering session

Before starting to consider storage solutions, it’s helpful to make an assessment of the stuff that you have. Often, we can hang on to items that we no longer need or are not usable and they take up valuable space in the home. 

Getting rid of some of this clutter means that getting organised will be easier, and you will avoid making unnecessary duplicate purchases of items that you had forgotten you owned. 

Make the most of the height

If floor space is limited, think about how you can make the best use of height. High shelves are useful for storing items that you need to access only occasionally. Invest in a pair of stepladders to allow you to access them, and avoid anything too big and heavy.

Fitted wall to ceiling furniture is a very effective way of making full use of the space in your home, because it avoids the dead space above and to the side of it that is created by stand alone furniture. Therefore it is worthwhile considering installing bespoke wardrobes in a smaller bedroom, and similarly made-to-measure cabinets in living rooms. 

Make use of awkward spaces

Older homes often have eccentric layouts and are full of awkward nooks, sloping ceilings, and alcoves. While these can add a certain charm, they can limit the placement of furniture and create a seeming unusable space. However, it is possible to make use of this space with made to measure storage solutions.

This may be as simple as installing a couple of wall-mounted shelves either side of a chimney breast, or even the full conversion of an attic room into a bedroom. 

Think outside (or inside) the box

Make use of every square inch by choosing furniture items with built-in storage, such as ottoman beds and footstools, or coffee tables or benches with hidden storage compartments. 

Don’t forget about the space under the bed that can be filled with boxes, baskets, and trunks. Finally, under the stairs is a classic dead space that can be converted into a cloakroom, storage space, or even a highly useful downstairs toilet. 

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