Regardless of the size of your apartment we've all run into that age-old issue of having too many things and just not enough space to put them in. But what to do when you love multiple pieces of your furniture and can't bear to part with them?
Though they're not as prevalent as you may think, there are still a few design options available to you that don't involve moving, tearing down walls or filling up the thrift store donation box. This article, courtesy of renters.apartments.com offers a few creative solutions to combat the space issue all apartment-dwellers face from time to time. Keep reading to learn how to design your home in a way you'll love while still optimizing your available space.
Create storage on your walls
When you run out of square feet in your apartment, the only way is up. In other words, you can utilize the walls to keep your home free of claustrophobia-inducing clutter in fun and creative ways. For example, you can hang crown molding on your walls as tiny shelves for shoes and install a pot rack on your ceiling for your cooking ware. Regular shelves can be as close as 21 inches to the ceiling, so don’t hesitate to install them above your furniture. Last but not least, you can hang a repurposed item, such as a window shutter, on your wall to avoid letting the mail pile up on your kitchen counter.
Get multi-purpose furniture
First off, avoid large pieces of furniture as they take up way too much space in a small apartment. Instead, choose pieces that are compact and serve more than one purpose, like a fold-out couch or ottoman with storage capacity inside for blankets or knick knacks. Other great examples of multi-purpose furniture are storage benches, mirror frames with hidden compartments, floor lamps with shelves, book cases that can serve as room dividers and armoires that can be used as home office.
Group items together
The best way to de-clutter your apartment and create a comfy vibe is to group similar items together and store them in containers (which you can then put on your shelves). There is no need to buy pricey tupperware for this as you can easily repurpose stuff you already have. Cups and bowls, for example, are great for organizing your jewelry or pens. Plastic food containers can be used for nails, pins, coins, or any other small items. Organize everything in a way that makes sense to you and put unused things away immediately to avoid wasting space.
Contrary to popular belief, having a certain amount of square feet in your apartment really does not guarantee a sense of comfort. You can make even a small apartment feel very spacious and comfortable if you organize your stuff effectively.
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