Vancouver Home Repairs: How To Maximize Storage in a Small Home

Living in a small home or apartment can be challenging, especially if you are working from home. Storage is limited in a small house and finding enough space to put clothes, kitchen essentials, and books can feel like a daily challenge. Luckily, maximizing storage options in your home does not require expensive additions or renovations. Here are a few things you can do to maximize the storage in your home without emptying your wallet. 

Declutter and Rearrange 

If you are like many Vancouver residents, your home is full of things you have accumulated over the years. You may not even know what is in all of those boxes in your attic because you haven’t opened them in years. The best thing you can do to maximize the space in your home is to evaluate your possessions and sell or donate items you no longer use. Taking the time to declutter your home provides instant satisfaction and allows you to make a meaningful donation to someone in need. 

Afterward, take stock of your furniture. Check the condition of everything you own and consider getting rid of dated or no longer functional pieces. Rearrange the pieces you decide to keep in a manner that is convenient and stylish. 

Utilize Practical Storage 

Using practical storage options can maximize the space in your home and help you stay organized. Build custom shelves that can store various items such as books, dishes, and family pictures. Adding an ottoman that has built-in storage can save space while adding extra seating. 

If you lack space in the bedroom, install a pole or rolling clothes rack in an easily accessible location. Racks are a great way to display clothing and keep items easily accessible. To keep your room tidy, use decorative baskets on a shelf or in a cubby system. Making sure everything has a place makes cleaning easier and storage more convenient. 

Divide Your Rooms

If you live in a small studio apartment, dividing up the space is vital to create a functional living area. Place a decorative room divider between your bed and the couch to create a separate living room and bedroom. If you want to break up a large bedroom, place a large bookshelf in a section of the room to create a nook for studying or working. Having distinct spaces for sleeping, living and studying simplifies the organization process, allowing you to store areas by room. 

Utilize Vertical Space 

In a small house, your horizontal space is lacking, so you need to utilize your vertical space. Elevating your objects and storing them on a bookshelf or a hanging hook creates the illusion of a bigger room and frees up floor space. Installing a bookshelf or a hanging shelf can also add visual appeal and interest to a room. If you have a library of books or photos you want to display, install a hanging rack that runs along the wall and is located just below the ceiling. Hanging shelves can give your home a custom look while allowing you to exhibit interesting objects. 

Utilize Storage Beds

Most bedrooms in tiny homes have small closets and little storage space. Purchasing a platform bed with cabinets built into the bottom can provide visual interest to an area while providing extra storage. If you don’t have the funds for a storage bed, elevating your bed with cinderblocks or crates offers additional storage space under the bed. 

Contact Handyman Connection

Are you looking for storage solutions in Vancouver for your small home or apartment? Handyman Connection can help you maximize the square footage of your home by building cabinets or installing clothing racks or bookshelves. Our technicians specialize in home renovations in Vancouver and can evaluate your space and develop storage solutions to make your home more functional. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.