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September 2nd, 2021 by

Feel like you're short on space? Use these ideas to optimize your storage.

Finding enough storage in a small home can be challenging, but a little creativity and out-of-the-closet thinking can help make the most of your space. Here are a few suggestions from our real estate agents on maximizing your storage when you have limited space to work with.

  • Make the most of your closet space.
    Before you worry about adding more storage space to your home, make sure you're maximizing what you already have. The traditional closet rod and upper shelf in most closets are incredibly inefficient. Custom shelving can turn that large, empty space into lots of useful shelves and drawers that make it easier to store not just clothes but also things like shoes, purses, and more.

  • Install shelving.
    Make sure no space goes to waste, including vertical space! Make your walls work harder for you by installing shelving anywhere you need more storage. Open shelving has become popular in kitchens, for example, just put your more attractive items on display on the shelves, and tuck unsightly objects away in the cabinets. In other rooms, objects like books can be arranged to look attractive, and bins can hold small items so that shelving doesn't look cluttered.

  • Embrace the bins.
    If you're going to have open shelving, you need bins. Bins hide smaller items that would otherwise look cluttered, allowing you to utilize open storage without making your home look like a yard sale. Choose bins that go with your decor, either all alike for a uniform look, or a bunch of different ones for a more eclectic feel. Remember, clearing clutter is especially important if you'll be selling your home soon. Many other South Bend homes for sale went through a decluttering process before being listed.

  • Use your nooks and crannies.
    Many homes, especially older homes, have awkward little nooks and crannies that aren't useful for living space. Because no one knows what to do with them, they often go unused. These spaces can be re-engineered for storage by adding shelving or improving access. For example, mount shelving on the walls of that weird corner in the bathroom and make an open linen closet out of it, or put a door on the recessed area under the stairs to create a closet.

  • Utilize surprising storage.
    Not all storage needs to be a permanent fixture in your home. Look for furniture that can do double or even triple duty in your home, providing additional storage as well as a functional piece of furniture. For instance, a storage bench is a popular choice for mudrooms, with bins or drawers underneath that provide storage while concealing the clutter of a mudroom. Another popular choice is a storage ottoman, a cushioned footrest with hidden storage inside. Some large ottomans can also be used with trays as a coffee table or cleared off for additional seating as the needs arise.

  • Shed the extra bulk.
    If you have limited storage space, you should always be thinking about how you make things take up less room. You'd be surprised at how much space you can save by switching your bulky plastic hangers to a skinny design, for instance, or folding your towels a different way. Large packages of staples such as snacks and toilet paper can be removed from their packages to fit the available storage more readily.

Storage is an important issue for many homeowners, so much so that it's a common factor on buyer wish lists. For more information on how to make your storage more appealing to homebuyers, contact us today.

Categories: Home Improvement
Tags: Cressy & Everett, South Bend IN, Home improvement
Related Markets: South Bend

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