Storage Solutions for Each Room of the House
Is Spring Cleaning on your mind? I know it is! You know we've had lots of home repairs going on here at Hibiscus House and they have made me see how many things I really don't need. I've been purging for awhile and will post updates shortly.
Today I'd like to welcome Erin Holdgate from Zillow who has put together a few wonderful ideas to keep in mind while you are cleaning and organizing.
Storage Solutions for Each Room of the House
By Erin Holdgate
If your New Year's resolution is to live life more simply, decluttering your home is a great place to start. After you remove all the items you don’t use regularly, however, you may find yourself in need of extra storage — which you can create with a little rearranging.
Below are several examples of where and how to increase the storage capacity of your home.
The kitchen is often one of the most-used rooms of the home, so efficiency and accessibility here is important. Keep everyday dishes and cookware front and center in your cabinets; those used less often should go toward the back or even in the basement or garage. Consider hanging your pots and pans from a ceiling rack to free up cabinet space while still keeping them within reach. Incorporate boxes, stackable drawers or under-shelf baskets in the pantry to put any wasted space to use. Finally, don't forget about the infamous junk drawer. After you clean it out, you can buy or make a few drawer organizers for the small items you are keeping.
In a room where every inch counts, it's no wonder there’s an ongoing fight for counter space in some homes. Quell the conflict by adding surface area throughout. If you don’t already, make sure you have plenty of towel racks or over-the-door hooks as well as a hanging caddy for the shower. Use stacking shelves or drawers under the sink to fill out vertical space, and if you can, install shelves to store clean towels and additional toiletries.
Common Areas
Home offices, entryways and playrooms are notorious for collecting clutter. In rooms like this, "a place for everything" is a phrase to live by. Multifunctional furniture, like storage benches for the mudroom, is essential for keeping clutter at bay. Employ a dresser or credenza as a TV stand that also keeps DVDs, remotes, gaming consoles and unsightly cords neatly tucked away. Vintage trunks can double as coffee or side tables while giving extra blankets or seasonal pillows a home. Extra shelving and storage ottomans are additional living room ideas to help keep the area tidy.
Despite its name, the storage capacity of the linen closet is surprisingly amplified when it's used for more than just extra towels and blankets — think light bulbs, toilet paper, cleaning supplies and other everyday essentials. Free up space for these items by storing each bedroom’s sheets and blankets in under-the-bed tubs.
Often overlooked when it comes to home organization, the garage has great storage potential easily maximized with some additional outfitting on the walls and ceilings. Install racks to hang everything from bikes to garden equipment, and attach a pegboard above the workbench for extra tools. Heavy-duty shelving is a great way to keep all those storage bins off the floor — just be sure to use labels and keep frequently used items near eye-level. Christmas decorations and other seasonal equipment should be out of the way.
Whether you're looking for a better place to store all that holiday decor or just getting a jump-start on spring cleaning, hopefully these ideas can help spark an organization method that works for your home.
Hibiscus House was featured over at Zillow Blog DIY Weekends That Work Article.
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Great suggestions thanks!
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Thank you!
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Great tips! :)
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Thanks Brenda! It was a great guest post and I enjoyed it as well..
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Hi I nk live in a studio with no kitchen cabinets I'm looking for ideas to store glasses and some dishes