Many homeowners turn to DIY storage ideas to get organized without breaking the bank. No matter what size of home you live in, storage space can seem hard to find - but this is especially true for smaller houses.
How can you squeeze storage space out of every single nook and cranny in your small home? Luckily, there are some great DIY storage ideas to help. Whether your goal is to get organized or make the most of your wall and floor space, here are some suggestions to start with:
Think vertically
Just because your home has limited floor space does not mean you’re out of storage options. By applying storage solutions vertically - such as against walls or cabinet doors - you can save space and organize an astounding range of different household items.
Wherever you have empty wall space, install floating shelves. Add storage to the inside of your pantry door or a cabinet door by attaching wire baskets to hold spices and small ingredients.
Another simple storage idea is to add hooks to the sides of counters, tables, cabinets, and in corners to hang kitchen utensils and anything else you want to store vertically.
Organize your cords
Proper cable management can work wonders for making your office or media center feel bigger. When working in a small space, it’s essential to keep cords and cables organized and out of the way.
One simple way to accomplish this is by attaching hooks to the underside of your desk or the shelves on your entertainment center. Use invisible adhesive hooks on the walls to grip cables and keep them off the floor to prevent hazards and make even a cramped space seem larger.
While these are only two examples of DIY storage ideas to save space in small homes, they can be an excellent place to begin.
Experiment with different storage methods in every room to gain better control of office supplies, craft supplies, kitchen tools and more - all while using the space you already have to the fullest potential.
About the Author
Carolyn Andrews
Carolyn Andrews has over 30 years licensed Brokerage experience in both California and Colorado. Born in England, Carolyn moved to California in 1980, then relocated to Denver, Colorado in 1991. Carolyn has also received recognition for Top Sales at RE/MAX Alliance Aurora in 2007-2008 and is a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Chairman’s Club, as well as a recipient of the ReMax Lifetime Achievement Award. Carolyn has sold over 2000 homes personally in her career. Carolyn has been actively involved in many aspects of the Real Estate business including investment property, luxury homes, mountain resort property, skiin/ski out, REO/default management, loss mitigation, valuations, and disposition. She has been a speaker and panelist at several conferences and has been consulted on many occasions by various organizations in the REO/financial industries for her expertise and served on many boards. She has attended numerous ongoing classes to stay abreast of changes in the ever-evolving Real Estate industry. She is the prior State Director for Colorado for VAREP(Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals). She is a member of 3 boards of Realtors including Metro Denver, Colorado Springs and Summit County mountain areas. She heads up The Andrews Group and is or has been an active member of NAR, CAR,REOMAC, CIPS, CRS, AREAA, NAPW, NAHREP, and is an original member of the ELITEReal Estate network. She was ranked #1 for most homes sold in Denver 2007 by Denver Board of Realtors, #2 for 2008, and #2 for 2009, #5 in 2010 and #4 in 2011 and has been consistently in the top 10 ever since. Carolyn Andrews has been a top rated Endorsed Local Provider for the Dave Ramsey Organization and also a Top Producing agent for 2018 for the Homelight Company.
