Smart storage for your home can help you make the most of your space, keep areas and items organised and uplift the overall feel. Homes across the UK will feature different designs and layouts – bedrooms might have sloped roofs, offices could be only a few feet wide, and lofts might not be converted into a solution that makes the most of the space.
If you’re looking for the top tips to maximise your home’s storage, Online Bedrooms is here with five that can turn a cluttered, unorganised space into an uplifting, clean and smart one.
Declutter
The first step in maximising your space is to declutter and get rid of any unwanted, unused or broken items. This not only helps make your home breathe a little, but it also helps you evaluate your existing storage to see what will fit best.
It can feel overwhelming to tackle all areas of your home at once, so start off small and work your way up. A good frame of mind is to organise items into categories, such as what you want to keep, what can be thrown in the bin, items for storage and belongings that can be donated. Declutter one room at a time, starting with a single kitchen drawer, for example, and then taking on larger cupboards.
You may find that after getting rid of all your unnecessary or broken items, your storage space already begins to feel better used and spacious.
Fitted Wardrobes
Tired of free-standing wardrobes in the corner of your bedroom that seem to take up way too much space, as well as creating large amounts of wasted space? Fitted wardrobes are a great solution to tackle this issue, as they utilise the entire wall, from floor to ceiling. They are custom-designed storage that integrates seamlessly into your room, with bespoke fittings for doors and compartments to ensure they don’t overhang into your space.
But what if you have a sloped roof or a particularly awkward space? Well, that’s the beauty of angled fitted wardrobes, which easily combine style and practicality, helping to provide smart storage for loft conversions, eaves, alcoves and many other awkward angles and corners.
No matter which fitted wardrobe type you choose, the customisation available is like no other. Choose hidden drawers and compartments, include more hanging space, have your built-in wardrobe open without any traditional doors – the options are completely down to you.
Office and Home Storage
With a large majority of the UK now working from home either permanently or on a hybrid basis, home offices have become a normal space to be used regularly. However, we’d bet that walking into most home offices, you’d find space cluttered with paperwork, mismanaged wiring and stationery. It’s important not to overlook home offices when it comes to storage, as it will likely be a smaller space, often a converted second bedroom or a cornered-off section of a living room.
Installing wall-mounted furnishings like floating shelves, placing compact desks with built-in storage or even opting for multi-functional furniture that can be hidden away at the end of the workday is a great way to maximise even the smallest of spaces. Keeping things organised and tidy, with as much open floor space as possible, is also a great way to get your head in the right space for working.
Loft Storage
If you have a loft in your home, it’s a viable opportunity to store larger items which you don’t often need, as well as present a chance to be converted into a new room entirely. Bespoke loft conversion wardrobes are available for these tight, awkward spaces, which are made-to-measure and can be used for storage or become a part of a full conversion. Even if you don’t intend to fit in wardrobes or use the loft as a habitable space, it may be time to store your suitcases, your kid’s primary school books and other older, unused belongings in your loft.
Clever Furniture Storage
Modern furniture is clever furniture, and the homes that have the latest are often the tidiest. Think ottoman beds, footstools with hidden compartments, sofas with built-in drawers or storage benches in the hallway. These furniture pieces provide a double benefit: acting as everyday comfort while discreetly storing items like bedding, shoes, toys, DVDs, books and other common bits and bobs you’d find lying about. You’ll have items out of sight yet close at hand.
