5 Ways to Make the Most Out of a Small Space
Whether you’re a minimalist, or your apartment is just a little bit smaller than you’d like it to be, a little bit of strategic organization is good for everyone.
Especially when you move into a new space, it’s hard to know exactly how your things will fit in. Even with exact measurements of the rooms and the dimensions of your furniture, there are so many reasons why some of your things may not fit.
If you’ve got a lot of stuff, and not a lot of space to put it in, here are a few tips to make the most out of a small space!
Minimize
Humans tend to be hoarders, at least to some degree. We like to hold onto things. Whether it’s for nostalgic reasons, or “just in case”, we end up keeping a lot of things that we honestly just don’t really need.
How many of us have a “junk drawer” that holds all of the things we’ll maybe need, but will never actually use? How about instruction manuals for electronics and devices you no longer even own?
It’s a problem so many of us have, but it really just isn’t necessary. So if you’re having a hard time squeezing all of your things into a small space, the first thing you should do is get rid of things.
Things like thrifted furniture should go, unless it’s in really good condition. If it’s thrifted, you can thrift something new later, that fits the space better. Any clothes, towels, and linens that are dingy and gross need to go, as well.
And you know that big bin of miscellaneous craft supplies you’ve collected over the years, that you never touch? No need to store that anymore. Let it go.
Store things on the walls
If done right, this can not only be functional, but also beautiful. Make sure you pick the right kind of storage for whatever kind of room you’re working with. Shelving is a great option that will work for absolutely any room.
You can do bookshelves, or if you’re able, build bookshelves into the walls themselves. This will save tons of space, and give you lots of storage space. Floating shelves are another great option that take up less space than a traditional bookshelf does.
Get multifunctional furniture
One of the best places to store something is in plain sight. A lot of furniture can be easily made or manipulated to have extra storage space hidden away within it.
Bed frames are a great piece of furniture to add storage units onto. Storage drawers underneath is a great way to store something without taking up any extra space.
Buy compact appliances
There’s nothing worse than having a small kitchen feel infinitely smaller because your kitchen appliances are bulky, getting in the middle of the walkways and making it impossible to maneuver around.
If your kitchen is compact, make sure that your appliances are compact as well. A refrigerator that is flush with the cabinets surrounding it is important to having a functional kitchen space.
Be careful when selecting things such as sinks, to make sure they’re not bulky and take up more space than they need to. If it won’t make the kitchen too small, you can add an island for added cabinet and counter space.
Set up an organizational system
You would be surprised the amount of things you are able to store in an incredibly small space, if you organize it well enough. Taking the time to actually organize everything so you know where everything is and it’s easily accessible is a daunting task, but once accomplished, you’ll have space that you didn’t know you had.
Shelving and bins that are clearly labeled is a great way to start. This can work for offices, play rooms, and even pantries. Any room that is a mess or out of control, can be conquered with a label maker and some plastic storage bins.
If you’re storing things back in a closet, and things are hard to get to, print up a list of everything that’s stored there, and where in the closet it’s stored. This will help you remain organized even when you have to take something out of the closet.
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Category: Home Improvements
