Downsizing? Here Are 10 Clever Storage Solutions for Small Spaces

Published: December 01, 2022

Storage might be one of your main priorities if you’re looking to downsize and move into a smaller home. At UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Northeast OH, Cleveland & Akron, we have some creative solutions that can help make the most out of your limited living space.

1. Use vertical space. If you don’t have enough space on your floor, start utilizing your walls! Install high shelves or use tall bookcases and cabinets.
2. Get creative with furniture. Transform your living space by using furniture with extra storage, such as a coffee table with drawers or an ottoman with a detachable cover.
3. Use empty wall space. Get creative with your storage and use wall hooks to hang up coats, hats, and bags instead of letting them take over the floor.
4. Make use of nooks and crannies. Keeping your home organized can be difficult, no matter the size. However, by adding extra shelves or cabinets, you will not only create more storage opportunities but also more space in general.
5. Use under-bed storage. You can save space in your dresser and keep your clothes dust-free by storing your winter clothes during the summer and your summer clothes during the winter. Store these items in plastic containers with lids to remain fresh until you need them again.
6. Hang pots and pans. If you’re tight on storage, pot racks are an excellent way to keep pots and pans while freeing up cabinets for other things.
7. Use over-the-door storage. Over-the-door storage containers are the perfect solution if you’re looking for a way to organize your small apartment or room. They don’t take up any floor space and can store cleaning supplies, extra towels, and seasonal clothing so that everything is in one place.
8. Invest in multipurpose appliances. If you want to make better use of your counter space, purchase appliances that have more than one function. For instance, a toaster oven can double as a regular oven, and a coffee machine with a built-in grinder is more compact than one that doesn’t have one integrated.
9. Keep things organized. If you have a small room and want to make it feel bigger, keep it clean. You can declutter by investing in some storage bins or baskets.
10. Get creative with your storage solutions! If you’re tight on space, get creative with your storage solutions. With a little imagination, you can come up with something that works for you.

Do you have any clever storage ideas for small spaces? Our team at UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Northeast OH, Cleveland & Akron would love to hear them. Share them with us in the comments!