How To Save Space in Your Small Home

Besides being more affordable, smaller homes come with tons of perks — they are less maintenance, easier to decorate, offer a cosier atmosphere, and quicker to get to the fridge for that midnight snack. One downside? Running out of space for all your stuff. Luckily, we’re here to help you make the most of your modest sanctuary.
 
With these 10 space-saving tips, every room will feel roomier than ever.
 

10 Space-Saving Tips for Your Small Home

Use Your Wall Space

 
Floor space is a hot commodity and tends to run out quickly. If you’re in this situation, it’s time to look to the walls. Vertical space is often underused but you’d be surprised at how much you can store on shelves, hooks, and pegboards.
 
Floating shelves are a popular choice amongst homeowners and decorators. They’re useful for holding decorative items like plants, photo frames, and vases, but they’re also good for functional storage. They’re also great in bathrooms, for example, allowing you to keep your toiletries, skincare, and beauty products in easy reach. They work well in bedrooms too if there’s no space for nightstands, as well as kitchens for storing and displaying dishes.
 

Get Furniture With Hidden Storage

 

 
Ottomans, coffee tables, and benches with hidden storage compartments provide lots of extra space and keep your things concealed at the same time. In living rooms, they’re great for storing extra blankets, throws, and pillows; kids’ toys; board games and puzzles; seasonal decor; and anything else you’re struggling to fit.
A bed with hidden storage is also handy in your bedroom for storing shoes, bedding, and seasonal clothes.
 

Change Your TV Display Setup

 
No floor space for a TV stand? Simply mount your television to the wall. If your space is already overwhelmed with stuff, this can create a less cluttered look. Alternatively, go for a slim entertainment centre with more height than length and width. Take advantage of the entertainment centre’s storage for your Wi-Fi router, DVDs, video games, CDs, and any spare cables and electronics.
 

Double Your Wardrobe Space

 

 
With the right organisation techniques, you can easily double your wardrobe space. Invest in closet organisers and try out space-saving folding techniques like the KonMari method. You can even take it a step further by adding and removing shelves and rails wherever it makes the most sense.
 
Another hack is getting over-the-door organisers for your closet. These are perfect for smaller items like socks, undergarments, jewellery, scarves, and other accessories.
 

Don’t Let Space Stand Empty

 
Empty areas can make your home look spacious, but some spaces look too empty. That doesn’t mean you should overwhelm the space with furniture and decor, but a simple, vintage armoire can add a stylish touch as well as some useful storage. Consider whether the staircase landing, entryway, or any empty passageways could use one.

Loft Your Bed

Lacking space in any of your home’s bedrooms? Simply loft the bed. This uses the same design as bunk beds but without the bottom one. It’ll free up plenty of floor space, creating the perfect nook for a study area or home office. You could even create an open closet in this space if your room’s overloaded with clothes.
 

Put Storage in the Stairs

 
You’d expect to have ample space in a two-storey home, but often, these houses are built narrow, and can be more cramped than their single-storey counterparts.

To reclaim some of your space, install drawers or cabinets in your staircase — there’s plenty of room underneath the steps that will otherwise go to waste. You could even take on a bigger project by installing a small coat room underneath for extra storage.

Shelf It

 

 
Another good way to take advantage of vertical space is using a bookshelf. These don’t take up too much floor space, and can also act as dividers in open-plan spaces like studios. Don’t limit your bookshelf to novels and files. There are plenty of things you can store here — wicker baskets filled with blankets and toys, family photo albums, tasteful decor, intricate jewellery boxes, and the list goes on.
 

Squeeze More Space Out of the Garage

 
Head to your garage and have a look at the beams overhead. If the spaces between them are empty, there’s a world of storage yet to be uncovered. Install some wire shelving (this won’t collect dust!) and you’ll have the perfect storage space for tools, sports gear, camping equipment, and anything else you’re struggling to fit in the garage.
Some homeowners install slabs of wood to create shelving and slot in plastic boxes. Airtight plastic boxes are great for garage storage, since they keep out moisture, dust, and pests.
 

Simply Declutter

The easiest way to create more space is by getting rid of stuff you don’t need. That drawer of old plugs? Clear it out. Those old winter coats? Put them in the donation pile. That spare monitor? Make some extra money selling it. But what about the things you do need but can’t fit?
 
Sometimes, all the storage hacks in the world can’t help, and short of adding an extension to your house, it may feel like you’ve exhausted all your options — but we’ve got the solution.
 
Many people outsource their household storage, and this is far cheaper than upsizing your home. Personal storage units have become increasingly popular amongst homeowners, who commonly store spare furniture, hobby items, memorabilia, and more.
 
At Louth Self Storage, you can choose from a range of personal storage units for the perfect fit. Our affordable options are offered on flexible terms and couldn’t be more secure, with 24-hour CCTV, on-site staff, and intruder alarms guarding our storage facility.
 
Ready to declutter your home and enjoy more space than ever before? Get in touch with us today.