The Thoughtful Home with interior designer Tracy Bell: Maximising storage in the home
When it comes to storage throughout your home, you have to think creatively, especially if you have limited space to begin with.
Before you start exploring storage solutions and embarking on projects, you should first declutter. Rid yourself of unused or unwanted items, donating them to charity groups or selling them.
Whether you’re dealing with a small bathroom or a closet with minimal space, here are some simple tips that won’t break the bank and are easy to implement yourself.
Slim clothes hangers:
Wooden and plastic coat hangers are bulky whereas velvet slim coat hangers are just that, slim! That means you can have more clothing hanging in your wardrobe. Create double hanging in your closet by installing two rails, upper and lower.
Wall Hooks:
Whether you need space to hang your towels or hats or bags, wall hooks are a great option. Cost effective and easy to install, available in an assortment of styles, shapes and colours to suit any decor.
Wicker Baskets:
These are great for storing almost anything. They minimise clutter and can elevate your space. Adding labels on the baskets will remind you what is stored inside, especially if your baskets are stored above eye-level. They bring in a textural element and are a super way to fill an empty corner or space under a console table.
Shower Caddy:
If you are lacking a shower or bath shelf or ledge for your shampoo, soap etc., instead of keeping items on the floor, pop them in a shower caddy that hangs from the shower arm or tapware.
Multipurpose furniture:
Multipurpose furniture will serve more than one function, doubling as storage. Nesting tables can be separated into a coffee table and side table when needed.
Storage ottomans are another great storage option, serving as a footrest and additional seating whilst providing storage inside. Bed frames with built-in drawers allow you to store shoes, clothes or linen, maximising space in your bedroom.
Instead of using a coffee table that has a top surface only, choose one that doubles as a storage vessel with drawers or an under top shelf.
Wall mounted shelves:
These free up floor and bench space and add visual interest to a room. Get cleaning tools off the ground — cleaning tools such as vacuums, mops, brooms can become a trip hazard that take up floor space. Mount them on the wall, inside a closet preferably, in a designated room like the laundry.
Make use of the pantry door:
Instantly add extra space inside your pantry by installing an over-the-door storage rack with tiered shelves. Spices and condiments can be placed in the shelves, freeing up space in the pantry for other items.
Whilst in the pantry, add plastic or wood risers on the shelves to hold cans and other food storage vessels. You wont have to rummage through a shelf to find what you need as it will be clearly visible, you’ll gain extra space and the pantry will be more organised. Lazy Susans are another option for housing bottles and condiments, allowing you to easily find items with a spin.
Drawer dividers:
These allow you to create compartments within your drawers, essentially turning one drawer into many.
Entrance console tables:
These can house keys, phones and incidental items making it a functional item as well as a curated one.
Decorative ladder:
Add style and function with a decorative ladder that can be used to hold towels in the bathroom or blankets and throws in the bedroom and living room.
Organising your things in a way that is aesthetically pleasing and functional needn’t be difficult. Look around your home and determine where you can implement storage solutions, be it on the walls, inside cupboards or within furniture pieces.
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