Oh, the joys of modern living: too much stuff, and not enough places to stash it all. Or are there? Did you know that every nook and cranny in your home is a potential goldmine of extra space, just waiting for you to unlock its secret? Once you start thinking outside the box, you’ll be amazed at how much space you really have.
Storage Solutions Behind Doors
Doors aren’t just for opening and closing. Consider using over-the-door organizers—not just for the shoe fanatic, but for holding cleaning supplies, gift-wrapping materials or even pantry overflow. Don’t forget about cabinet doors. Mount shallow wire baskets on the back of them for rogue sponges and small cleaning supplies. And for the bedroom, hooks on the back of doors can handle everything from robes and bags to your pre-planned outfit for tomorrow.
Making Use of Wall Heights
If you’ve got a wall, you’ve got a storage solution. Pop floating shelves into narrow wall sections between doors or windows and suddenly, you’ve got a display space for all those knick-knacks you can’t seem to part with. Pegboards? They’re not just for garages anymore. Use them in craft rooms or pantries for adjustable storage. Mount magnetic strips in bathrooms for metal grooming tools or in kitchens for knives. And don’t forget the dead space above doorways. Slap some small shelves or baskets up there, and voila, you’ve got a perch for even more knickknacks.
Hidden Spaces Under Furniture
Push aside the dust bunnies and utilize all that storage space under your furniture. Elevate your bed’s status with risers for when you need to shove stuff out of sight. The hollow ottoman or coffee table with storage compartments is the unsung hero of the family room. But wait, there’s more! Have you ever looked under your kitchen cabinets and thought, “There’s potential here”? Enter toe-kick drawers. They discreetly hide spare utensils or those mysterious kitchen gadgets you bought during a late-night infomercial spree. And don’t sleep on the rolling storage containers that fit under desks or dressers.
Stairway Storage Innovations
Stairs are another storage opportunity waiting to be discovered. Convert the space under the stairs into pull-out drawers or a small closet. Install drawer units into individual stair treads. Talk about putting every step to good use! And don’t overlook the wall space alongside your stairs. Turn it into built-in bookshelves for your ever-growing library.
Utilizing Space Between Wall Studs
Those vertical beams hiding behind your drywall that you rarely think about unless you’re hanging a heavy picture? Untapped storage gold. Create some recessed storage between the studs for your toiletries in the bathroom. Install a built-in ironing board that folds into the wall. Spice up your hallways with shallow cabinets between the studs for jewelry, medicine storage or knickknacks.
Ceiling-Level Storage Ideas
Look up. See all the storage possibilities? Install overhead storage racks in the garage for those seasonal items that you only need once a year but can’t seem to part with. And for all you cyclists out there, ceiling-mounted bike hooks in garages or basements are a game-changer. How many times have you wished for more space while juggling detergent bottles and dryer sheets? Suspended shelving in the laundry room is your new best friend.
Unlocking Window Seat Storage
Got a window seat? How about turning that daydreaming zone into a secret storage hub? Just add some pull-out drawers underneath. Have deep windowsills? Convert them into mini-shelving. You could line them with plants, books or that mysterious collection of snow globes you’ve accumulated over the years.
Making Corners Work for You
Give corners the love they deserve. Install lazy Susans in corner cabinets. No more crawling into the abyss to retrieve that one lost can of beans. Just spin and win. Corner shelving units are perfect for storing toiletries without the chaos of bottles constantly crashing down. Floating corner shelves offer storage that’s both decorative and functional. Use them in your living room to display books, picture frames and more.
Bridge the Appliance Gap
If you’ve got appliances, you’ve got unused storage space. No, we don’t mean stuffing your laundry in the oven. Use narrow rolling carts between your washer and dryer. Install slim pantry shelves in the gap between refrigerator and wall. Create pull-out storage in the space between stove and cabinets. We promise you will thank us later.
Purchase a Storage Solution (We Mean a New Home)
The great thing about purchasing a new home in Balmoral is that our builders are way ahead of you, incorporating storage solutions you haven’t even thought of yet. Tour our model homes for ideas, then talk to a representative about building your perfect home in our perfect community.
