Five Clever Ideas That'll Increase Your Home's Storage Space

Gigantic or small, a house always needs ample amount of storage space. With mothers being the space claimer, who always needs to see all the things at their perfect place. As for others, we have a habit of stuffing thing at the next best place we find.

While still in the construction phase, it’s not always possible to imagine the exact storage requirement and work accordingly. The actual storage requirement gets into the picture only once we start living in the house of our dreams. It’s only then when one wonders that it would have been a good idea to add a little shelf here and a small compartment there.

Believe us; we know how difficult it is to plan post-compilation add-ons, and so here we are with some clever storage ideas that you can install easily both while and after house construction.

1. Get the most out of your BATHROOM

The bathroom is one special area in the house from where we practically start and end our day. And it is also the area from where we can fetch a hell lot of storage space that usually gets unnoticed. Take, for example, the space below the wash-basin or the one above the toilet seat. You can add wooden shelves both open and closed and use it to store toiletries that otherwise go lying around visible creating a cramped look. Also, the backside of the door and the area surrounding the door edges can get shelves; it can be used to put in private toilet utilities, beauty appliances and even cute art pieces and aroma candles.

2. Hidden Space Treasure in your BEDROOM

Now, like the bathroom, the bedroom too has many treasured storage spaces that will help you keep your relaxing station clean and tidy. Go for over-bed shelves or even a full wall shelf grid would be great to keep in your favorite books, picture frames or a memento, reminding you of the beautiful trip you had with a loved one. Under bed storage compartments are common, but their utility is unquestionable, stock it up with sheets, comforts and quilts for easy daily access. Also, you can use the closet’s inner door as a storage area by placing a behind-the-door storage kit. If you wish to add an office-work area in your bedroom and are worried that it’ll spoil the room décor, then a picture frame cum table is the thing for you. As the name suggest, it is a large picture frame with its one ends attached to the wall and one with removable table legs, making it the hidden workstation you always wanted.

3. Storage Space by the STAIRS

Like the one in Harry Potter, remember. Will this one is a bit common in western countries and like many other trends it is also making its way into our homes. But unlike many other things, this idea is harmless, great and will serve you as a great storage area. Now depending on the staircase design and placement, you can either opt for a movable chest that fits entirely in the area or even a small store room if space allows.

4. Unconventional KITCHEN setup

There are so many hidden spaces in the cooking station, and it’s better that we find them out on time because there is a lot to store in this area. Pegboards are a great way to initiate your kitchen setup; they are simple to place, come in varied sizes and can hang a hell lot of utensils. Also, put up shelves where you find space, go for vertical ones as they are sleek and serve as a useful storage compartment. If possible try keeping the wall and ceiling colour light with few pop-out elements as it will create an airy look.

5. Smart FURNITURE is the key

Once your house is complete, the only thing that’s in your hand and you are allowed to play with is the furniture.These days the market is filled with smart-intelligently designed furniture pieces that are not only comfortable to sit on but have other purposes to serve as well. For example, you can opt for sofa –cum-bed, hidden compartment tables and convertible kitchenette.