Nowadays, small spaces, apartments or cozy houses but with reduced space are increasingly common. The real drawback is when we have to organize all our objects in our small house and each room in it, understanding that the slightest disorder can look like complete chaos.
To store and organize a small house we need a lot of creativity, and in this post we will give you the best ideas for you to implement and adjust to each corner to make the most of each space.
Ideas for storing things in small spaces
Multifunctional furniture
Functional furniture is always a great option to take advantage of spaces, since they can fulfill two or 3 functions in one. For the living room, a sofa with a table or storage space can be useful. Also modular furniture will help you in the room, managing to place all your electronic devices together with the objects you need in one place. With this you manage to take advantage of, for example, all the space of a wall.
Cabinets and drawers
They are the best allies for small rooms. With them you can have a hidden storage system, the more drawers the better organization you can have.
Stairs with storage
If you have a staircase that leads to the living room, do not worry, you can take advantage of the dead space under it by placing some storage drawers or you can even install a door or a series of drawers that slide, and in this way you will have a secret storage without having your things in sight.
Space behind furniture
Some furniture can generate a hollow space behind them. With some shelves you can save that space and use it as a bookcase or to place some decorative objects. You can design a small library that occupies those spaces that we considered dead.
Take advantage of the walls
Install shelves and hooks to take advantage of the walls. Today there are many shelf options that you can install, with different designs; while the hooks can also be useful to hang an object.
Shelves and shelves
To the shelves and shelves you can include boxes, baskets or jars to organize everything you need in your kitchen, from food to necessary utensils.
Multifunctional furniture
In a small kitchen, a functional piece of furniture can be very useful to take advantage of every square meter you have. A folding table for snacks or meals would be a good option.
Upper cabinets
Install overhead cabinets or cabinets to take advantage of the high parts of the walls to take advantage of all the space above the kitchen.
Dividers for drawers
Dividers help you organize and make better use of drawer space in your kitchen to store soaps, rags, cleaners, utensils, and other items.
Hang what you can
One of the best ideas you can count on will be to take advantage of the spaces on the sides of the cabinets or inside them. By placing some hooks you can save a lot of space and have everything always at hand.
Bed storage
If you have a small room consider using the space under the bed whenever possible, you can install some drawers or simply put boxes underneath. Another option is that you choose a bed that has a storage area under the mattress or even, in the best of cases, you can consider having a folding bed allowing you to take advantage of the day space for other activities, and it will also be much easier to clean the room.
Dividers for drawers
Also for the small room it is very useful to add dividers in the drawers for greater organization, this helps you to store more objects in an organized way.
Drawers or modules for the closet
Add some drawers at the bottom of your closet or closet to take advantage of that space that remains under clothes, and thus optimize it for greater storage. The modules in the closet can be used to separate your shoes.
Use multiple hooks and boxes
An especially useful tip for closets and cabinets. With some multiple hooks we can hang several garments in one, while the boxes will help you store any object you need and these can not only be placed in the closet but you can also accommodate them in any corner of your small room.
Use the space behind the door
You can make the most of the space behind the door of your room by placing a bar or some hooks to hang some objects. You can even string the laundry bag. The important thing is to find a way to have more space to store our things.
Organize and organize
Order and good organization are the key to maximizing storage within the home. Say no to items you hoard that no longer serve a purpose, are out of date, or broken. Plus, organize your existing storage space with boxes, baskets, and folders that can be stacked together.
Vertically
Make the most of your walls by incorporating vertical storage. Opt for full-height cabinets in the bedroom and use the top to store seasonal clothing, suitcases, and blankets. Install full-height cabinets in your kitchen and use the top ones to store items like large utensils or silverware that you don’t use often. As a precaution, do not store heavy items in overhead cabinets as they may fall and cause injury. Keep a ladder handy so you can reach these overhead cabinets easily.
Storage under the bed
Beds that have a built-in storage function double as additional cabinets. There are many models such as hydraulic beds, beds with drawers and beds with a storage box.
Add shelves
Make empty walls functional by installing floating shelves. In them you can store books, toys or accessories. Another way to get more storage is to add adjustable shelves to increase the capacity of your existing cabinets.
Use cabinets to divide
Divide the different sections of an open-plan space with a full-height or half-height closet, rather than creating a wall. It’s an effective way to ensure privacy and get extra storage space.
Recessed storage
Furniture embedded in empty walls and combined with floating shelves, are a way to get more space. You can also create storage areas inside the bunk steps, inside a window seat, under the stairs, or at the head of the bed.
Include drawer organizers
Buy dividers for kitchen drawers and all kinds of cabinets. It’s a great way to create space-saving space to store additional items within a limited space.
Multifunctional furniture
Always choose multifunctional furniture that is easy to use and maintain and has extra storage capacity. For example, buy a center table with drawers and choose a coffee table with storage space.
Storage inside doors
Narrow cabinets can be installed on the doors. Insert shelves over the door or create a frame around the door and add open shelves for books and accessories.
Fill the gaps
Create some functional storage areas in those awkward and unused corners of the house, like in the hallway, in tight spaces, recesses, etc.