More Efficient Use of Your Space

By Karin E. Fried

A lot of my clients say "I don't have enough storage space". And I say to them "yes, you do, you just aren't utilitizing your space efficiently".

Another problem is not the "space" but the "stuff". "Too much stuff". How much stuff can one person or one family use? The first phase of "finding enough space" is de-cluttering. That means going through all of your stuff and getting rid of things that you no longer use, wear or need. Then there are the things that are broken or too small. Purge these things out of your life. You have already created more "space".

Now look at your closets. Most closets are designed with only one rod across the top. Very inefficient. By adding another rod you have doubled your space without doubling the size of the closet. For your closets or pantries that have shelves you can add more space by adding shelf dividers. Again, you have just doubled your space. If your closets have movable shelves you can change the height of the shelves depending on what you are storing on the shelves. This would also allow you to add more shelves for smaller items.

Under the bed storage is a great way to make use of seldom used space. There are great containers that have wheels that are easy to slide under the bed. You can store extra blankets, sweaters, shoes or any number of things.

Put shelves on walls and make use of wall space. A great idea for books or displaying collectibles so that they don't take up floor or counter space. Make use of those "nooks and crannies". If you really looked you could find all types of small or thin shelving units that can be placed in between things.

Use decorative boxes that can sit out and double as storage. There are lots of ways to add extra "space" to a small room. You just have to let your imagination run wild and "think outside the box".

Remember... LESS CLUTTER = LESS STRESS (sm)

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