Making The Most Of Your Home’s Storage Space

An organized, clutter-free home improves people’s happiness, according to the BBC. Recent statistics reveal that 40% of Americans have resorted to renting self-storage to house their belongings. But America’s homes are bigger than ever, coming in at an average of 2,301 square feet, so they really shouldn’t need to spend money storing their items. The problem isn’t the amount they own though, it’s their poor way of storing items. If this sounds familiar, these tips will help you get the most out of your home’s existing storage.

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Under stair hideaway

Around 58% of homes in the U.S. are two-story, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Having a staircase in your home gives you great storage options. Underneath the stairs, you could create a playroom or den for your kids. This is a great place to stash your kids’ toys away. Another use for this space is food storage. For the past two years, Americans have been stockpiling food and there’s no sign of this letting up. If you have surplus food cluttering up your countertops, turn your under-stair space into a pull-out larder.

Space-saving laundry room

A typical laundry room measures 35 square feet. Most people just store a washing machine, dryer, and detergent in theirs. But there’s a lot more storage use you can get out of this little room. Choose front loaders rather than top loaders and you can stack the dryer on top of the washer. If you’re in a typical household, then dirty, muddy shoes will be common in your home. Have a laundry cart on wheels with multiple sections. When footwear needs cleaning, remove laces and insoles and place them in one section of the cart. Pop the shoes in a mesh laundry bag (stored on a hanger on the back of the door), and place them in the dirty section of the laundry cart ready to be washed. Wall-mounted shelving racks are ideal for keeping detergents neat and tidy and in a safe place. You can even keep freshly laundered clothing on them.

Kitchen organization

The Kitchn reports that over the past two years Americans have been removing storage from their kitchens. Upper cabinets, for example, have become a thing of the past for many. To compensate for this lack of storage, you need to utilize the features in your kitchen. Breakfast nooks have become popular, so you could have pull-out drawers or hinged flip-up seating on the bench to keep cooking equipment and utensils in. You don’t want to clutter up your workspace with appliances and tools, either, so make the most of your walls. A recessed wall is a good way to display your crockery. Mason jars are a great addition to any kitchen and can be hung on the wall and used to store utensils, freeing precious workspace and drawer space.

The organization is the key to a happy and healthy home and mind. Follow these tips and you’ll never run out of storage space again.

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