8 Ways to Create Extra Storage at Home

Do you need extra storage at home? If you do, here are a few ideas on how to create storage by using underused spaces and clever furnishings.

Under the Stairs

Get rid of the clutter and you can transform this space into a useful storage area. You can add shelves or a built-in cupboard. You can even transform the space into a home-office.  Buy a unit with a fold down desk that’s big enough for a laptop and you’ll be ale to work comfortably. Another way to use the space is to turn it into a wardrobe. Fit some stylish doors and you’ll have space to store costs and shoes.

On the Landing

This is another part of the house you can use to have cupboards and drawers built into the walls. It will give you space to put bedding and towels away and other bulky items that are difficult to store upstairs.

Use the Ceiling

The kitchen ceiling can be used to store pots, pans and fresh herbs. You can get stylish ceiling racks in wood, chrome or metal. It will give your kitchen your kitchen a rustic feel and if you add herbs to dry out you’ll get some gorgeous smells too.

On the Walls

Walls aren’t just for hanging pictures and posters. You can also use wall space for storage. Nowhere to put your bike? Hang it on the wall. If you have musical instruments, create a feature by using hooks and holders to display them in the living room. Upstairs you can use the walls for extra hanging space by attaching a rail to the wall or hooks to accommodate jewellery and bags.

Shelving

Build shelving above doors or in alcoves to create extra space for books or ornaments. You can also add shelving to corners. If you don’t want unsightly wall brackets, use floating shelves which look good in any room.

Alcoves and Recesses

Apart from shelving, alcoves and recesses can be converted into an area for storing wine. You can then show off your collection in the kitchen or the living room with the help of some wine racks and a few bottles of nice wine.

Add a Mezzanine

If you have very tall ceilings, or a loft which isn’t suitable for conversion you could create a mezzanine to make an extra room. That way you get another bedroom, study or hobby room on another level using dead space.

Invest in Multi-Purpose Furniture

If you haven’t got a spare bedroom for guests, a sofa bed in the living room will allow you to invite friends over. Look for coffee tables with drawers to store magazines, remotes and chargers. You even buy a coffee table that lifts up and converts to a dining table for four people, which is perfect if your home is small.

In the bedroom a baul will look attractive at the end of the bed and can also be used for storing your bedding. If you have a teenager in a small room, you can get a high bed with a desk and chair underneath it. That way he or she can study in their bedroom away from any distractions.