What do you do if you do not have a basement? Where can you find cheap and affordable storage space? What if you are looking for extra storage if you are moving into a new home?
I do not have a lot of space to store things in my house, so my husband and I really have to make wise decisions when it comes to the design flow of our home. I was reading an article from HGTV.com on 10 Smart Design Ideas for Small Spaces because I want my space to look beautiful but not over crowded.
Speaking of working with a small space, my doggie is fearful of thunderstorms. I am believing he is overcoming this fear. He took all my clothes down one day while I was at work because he heard thunder.
I know he was trying to seek protection from the thunder so I did not scold him, I hugged him. Did I say he took all my clothes down!
It took me a while to get all my clothes and shoes organized the way I had them because my closet space is small. The pictures came out a little blurred but you can see that my clothes are not where they are suppose to be.
Top five ways to make a small space appear larger
1. Clutter: Keeping rooms free of clutter and keeping it organized will always make a room look larger. If your dog’s toys are throughout the house and on the floor, it gives off the appearance of a small space. It is amazing how seeing the floor or an area rug can open up the room and give it dimension.
2. Large furniture / too much furniture: If you have large pieces of furniture or several smaller pieces of furniture in a room, please be mindful of how much space that it takes up. Too many pieces in one room can overpower the room and make it appear smaller. Consider the scale of the size before purchasing new furniture. If you are not able to move freely around the room because the furniture is getting in the way, consider removing one piece and reorganize the room. Look for the piece that is least used or not functional and remove it. See how the room flows without that piece. You may never even know that it is not there.
3. Going through mail and magazines: Sort through the mail as soon as you get it. Recycle any junk or unwanted mail. If you don’t need it, get rid of it. Place any bills or important documents into desk drawer or a file cabinet to be dealt with at a later time. Place any magazines, catalogues or reading materials in a location that is out of the way; but easy to reach when you are ready to look at it.
4. If you have things you do not need anymore, give away or have a yard sale: If you are not wearing those clothes anymore or you have not using that treadmill, consider putting it in a yard sale or donating it to charity if it is in good working condition. Sort through your clothes and look for anything that do not remember buying, pieces that are no longer your current size or items that are no longer in the best condition. These are pieces that you can recycle, give away or sell. If you have items in your house that you do not use, like a treadmill, or if they are being used in completely different purpose, like a treadmill that is being used as a coat rack; it is time to consider getting rid of it.
5. Consider putting your extra items in storage: If you are running out of room, but you can not see yourself getting rid of that extra furniture, the treadmill or your extra clothes, and you may have to consider putting your items storage. If you need to have quick access to the items, you may need to consider one that is close to your house. If you have antiques, you may need to consider one that is temperature controlled. If you have so many things you just can not part with, you may need to consider one that has a lot of square footage.
If you have a small space, there are options for you to be able to enjoy it.
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