Ways to Maximise Storage Space

Most of us could do with more storage space, whether it’s for hobby kit, sports gear, kid’s toys or just an overflow of household items and kitchen appliances. 

Finding ways to use every nook and cranny at home, along with taking advantage of self storage solutions, can really help when you’re trying to control your living environment and make it more comfortable and spacious-feeling. 

Clear Plastic Bins

We might be trying to get away from plastic dependence, but it’s mostly the single-use items that are causing all the trouble. Large clear plastic tubs that will last for years are a practical investment in your storage quest. You can see what’s inside them, they stack conveniently, and if you fill them with vacuum-sealed bags you can get even more in. 

Under-Bed Storage

The space under the bed is a great place to store items, but only if you keep it neat so you can easily find and retrieve the things you need. Make under-bed storage even more practical by getting beds designed for the purpose such as divans and ottoman style furniture. 

Shelving Units

Shelving units are useful all over the house and are practical as well as decorative. Put them in closets or spare rooms, the kitchen and bathroom, and also outside in the garage and shed. Use sturdy bins or decorative baskets on the shelves to organise smaller items and keep them neatly contained. Small stacking tubs are ideal for all kinds of little things, whether its sequins and googly eyes or random nails and screws.

Drawer Organisers

Drawers are notorious when it comes to gathering random clutter. Purpose made organisers make messy drawers a thing of the past and you can use them in lots of situations beyond organising cutlery in the kitchen. In the dressing table they’ll organise cosmetics and accessories, in a bedside chest you can neatly contain your socks and smalls, or use one to categorise and organise pens, pencils, markers or brushes in the office or artist studio.

Hanging Organisers

Install hanging organisers in closets or on doors to store accessories, shoes, or clothing items. Hanging organisers make the most use of vertical spaces behind doors that you wouldn’t ordinarily access, and there are plenty to choose from depending on the use you have in mind. Clear or opaque, pockets or shelves, or special clothing hangers that let you tier clothing items on a hanging rail.

Rolling Carts and Trolleys

Carts and trolleys on wheels that you can position exactly where you need them are incredibly useful for mobile craft or hobby storage or kids’ art stations. From simple trolleys to more complex or robust pieces of furniture with built-in shelving or drawers, they’re easy to move from room to room as needed while keeping items together and organised.

Multi-Functional Furniture

When it comes to creating extra storage in living rooms or other busy areas of the house, multi-function furnishings come into their own. From coffee tables with shelves to end tables with drawers, decorative chests or practical footstools, any furniture that lets you hide away the daily clutter is a bonus. 

Label and Organise

There’s little point taking the time to categorise and organise belongings into tubs, boxes, containers or shelves if you still don’t know where things are and need to go rummaging for a pencil or a pair of scissors when you need them. Labelling is the answer, so you can see at a glance what’s in your tubs, and it’s also easier to put stuff away when you know exactly where it belongs. 

Rotate and Refresh with Self Storage

One of the best ways of maximising storage at home is to use storage out of the home. Investigate self storage nearby where you live, then use either a locker or storage unit to house your out of season items, from winter coats to paddling pools. Swapping things around every six months as the seasons change gives the whole house a reset, offers an excuse to reassess your belongings, and can prolong the life of possessions when they’re carefully packed up and stored. Meanwhile, you’ll easily reduce items at home and create more storage for the things you’re using.

There are lots of ways to maximise storage space at home, and everyone’s needs are different. Hopefully one or two of these ideas can set you on your own quest for finding a system that will work for you and your family.