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Improve Storage in your Home

Improve Storage in your Home - Perfect Fit Closets - Home Storage Improvement Calgary

If you’re setting out to improve storage in your home, you need to be honest with yourself from the get-go. The first step to improving storage in your home is to throw away, donate, or recycle possessions that are no longer used.

No matter how much storage you have in your home, it will never be enough if you continue to accrue possessions without also disposing of similar items. That being said, there are certain items you’ll absolutely have to keep and others that you’ll simply want because of their sentimental value.

By adopting simple organizational strategies and tackling a few minor home improvement projects, you can significantly improve, and even increase, storage in your home. Here are a few tips that are designed to help you get started:

Making Existing Storage More Efficient

Many homeowners actually have more storage space than they believe. The problem is that mismanaged storage areas always make it appear as if you have less space than you actually do. For example, bedroom closets almost always have extra storage space that goes largely unused. Custom closet organizers and storage rods can significantly improve the manner in which you utilize your closet storage space.

If you’re getting tired of your existing furniture and getting ready to purchase a new sofa, loveseat, or entryway bench, you should consider products that feature built-in storage. By ditching old furniture in favor of updated versions with improved storage space, you’ll make your home storage situation much more amenable. 

Adding Storage Space 

If you’ve already maximized the storage space that you’ve been given, you might start to think about ways to add storage in certain areas of your home. The truth is that there are many ways to add storage to a smaller home. Your kitchen cabinets can easily be extended to the ceiling to increase vertical storage space.

When seeking to add more storage to your home, the first thing you should look for are spaces in your home that could accommodate new cabinetry. For the homeowner on a budget, wall cabinets, or built-in wall cabinets are one of the cheapest and easiest ways to add extra storage to your home. 

Rearrange Inside

Do you have household items that aren’t used every day taking up valuable floor space? If so, it might be time to consider rearranging a bit to open up space for items that are used more frequently. Your kitchen is a great place to start when it comes to rearranging inside your home.

Many kitchen items are only used during the holidays or for your occasional house party. These items shouldn’t be taking up space that can otherwise be used for items that are used regularly. Additionally, sentimental items taking up space in your closet might be better off stored in a dry place in your basement so that you have room for clothing items that you are lacking room for. 

Move Extra Stuff Out

If all else fails, you can always create a pile of stuff to take to an external storage unit. Items that you don’t use often, but that you value highly, such as your parents’ antique furniture, can be kept safe in a cheap, safe storage unit.

If you’re exploring ways to improve and increase storage solutions around your home, you should be sure to give the experienced professionals at Perfect Fit Closets a call at 1-587-530-8120 today!