What You’ll Need
- Shelves
- Baskets
- Hooks
- Rails
- Storage boxes
- Under bed storage
- Mirrors
- Lamps
- Lamp shades
Here are some of our tried and tested space saving tips:
Keep, Store, Donate or Bin
Do you need everything that’s taking up space? It’s surprising how quickly Christmas and birthday gifts, clothes, toys and books can accumulate.
It’s really important to sort everything into four piles: keep, store, donate or bin. Only items that have been used in the last 6-12 months should make it into the “keep” pile. Items that aren’t regularly used but have sentimental value or that are likely to be needed in the future should go in the “store” pile. Everything else should be donated to friends, family or charity, or if they are worn out, they should be put in the bin pile.
Get Clever with Storage
Are you sure you’ve made the best use of the space in your home and outside it? Are there items that don’t currently have a place in your home, and just tend to sit there? Putting things away as much as possible rather than having them on show, will give a cleaner and much more relaxing feel to a room. Small touches like a wickerwork basket for post and magazines will make a difference. Look for multi-functional pieces of furniture, like a footstool with storage inside or sleek and stylish cabinets, which fit neatly into an unused corner. Outside, adding a small garden shed or a coal bunker to your garden can provide valuable storage for items like fuel, patio furniture cushions, cleaning supplies, etc.
Add Shelves, Rails & Hooks
Adding some shelves high up on a wall, above door frames, or in alcoves can look stylish when used to display the right items. Give less attractive items the cabinet space. A single glass shelf across a window can look great with house plants on it, freeing up further countertop space. If you want to get really hands-on, you could look into carving out a shallow alcove between wall studs, which can be great for a book display. Adding hooks and rails to the insides of cabinet doors make ideal spots for hanging saucepan lids, utensils, tea-towels, etc. Hooks and racks that match your décor can also look great on kitchen walls for displaying utensils or spices. Magnetic strips are also very handy for holding utensils in the kitchen or tools in your shed.
Add Lights & Mirrors
Once you have reclaimed space, you can optimise the results by boosting the light in the room. Banishing any shadowy spots with lamps and mirrors will make a room feel bigger and brighter. This combination further increases the perception of space.
So, there you have it, our guide to organising your home. With time, patience and some effort, your home will be super organised and zen! As always, our staff are always on hand to offer advice about the best space saving products for your home. We’re here to help and happy to advise, in store or online.
Source: topline.ie