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Previously, we have discussed secondary glazing and how it can help you make your home more efficient. Therefore, we wanted to keep the theme going and discuss efficient storage solutions today.

Achieving a space-efficient home, particularly if you don’t have much space, to begin with, can be challenging. In a world of consumerism and an endless supply of things available that you didn’t know you needed, it can be easy to clutter your home with things you could probably do without. However, if you actually need the things that are occupying so much space in your home, what storage solutions can you employ for extra storage space? Fortunately, this article will answer that question, and help you achieve the de-cluttered home you’re aspiring for without clearing out half of your possessions. 

Storage Solutions

Fortunately, there are more options available now than there ever were before when it comes to storage solutions. No longer are we simply confined to cardboard boxes in the attic and piled-up items in the garage. In the aforementioned world where everything exists, there are plenty of fun and creative extra storage solutions you can employ to achieve a space-efficient home. The first of which is an attic conversion. 

• Attic Conversion

Although one of the more costly methods on this list, converting your lost can give you a great amount of extra storage space. By opening up your attic a little more, you can afford to put up some storage shelves or have more space to place stackable plastic boxes, which can help to keep your possessions neatly put away. Rather than relying on weak cardboard boxes, doing an attic conversion and stacking tightly sealed plastic boxes can not only organise your space but also keep your belongings safe from any dampness which may accumulate in your attic, especially if there are leaks. 

• Replace your doors

If you notice that your doors are occupying an unnecessarily large amount of space when you open them, you may require a door replacement. Aluminium bifold doors can help to solve this problem flawlessly. Aluminium bifold doors fold into each other and compactly group together at one side of the doorframe, so they don’t open out into the floor space and cause an obstruction. Space-efficient homes are using these types of doors more and more for more than their usefulness in keeping the home decluttered, though, they’re also incredibly secure, fantastic insulators which can help resist condensation and actually make your room look far bigger. 

• Built-in storage

If your walls allow it, digging into them and creating concave spaces can actually act as extra storage space. If you’re hoping to achieve a space-efficient home, the best thing you can do is make optimal use of your walls. These spaces can be as small or as large as you like. So, whether you’re just looking for storage solutions for your body wash and hair care products in the shower or a large bookshelf, built-in storage will help exponentially. They’re a fantastic alternative to shelving which protrudes from the wall, and allow you enough space to store as much or as little as you like, out on show, or using storage boxes. 

• Hooks

Hooks are a great addition to any space-efficient home, as rather than storing your coats and bags in a bulky wardrobe, you can simply install a few more hooks in your wall and be allowed all the storage you need. Depending on the strength of your screws, hooks can hold several coats at a time. But if you only have a small amount, they won’t come away from the wall nearly as much as a wardrobe would. You can place these in your hallway, bedroom, or even bathroom if you so wish. 

• Shelving

Shelving is a great way to store your belongings without cutting off a wall completely with floor-based storage solutions. You can store as many or as few items as you like, they’re not simply useful for making a room look more aesthetically pleasing. 

• An Ottoman Bed

Ottoman beds are an amazing addition to any space-efficient home. Why waste all the floor space your bed occupies? Why not purchase an ottoman bed and be granted the opportunity to store your belongings under it? These beds can hold more items than you think and are perfect spaces for storage boxes that would get in the way otherwise. Not to mention, they’ll make your bedroom look far less cluttered because you can simply hide everything under the bed. 

We hope this article has given you a few ideas on how to achieve a more space-efficient home.