1. Maximize Wall Space
Take advantage of walls by adding shelves and wall units – Use walls for storage space whenever you can – Hanging wall storage can be used for shoes, clothes, or accessories
2. Get A Storage Bench
For small homes, it’s always useful when one thing serves multiple purposes – Instead of bulky furniture or folding chairs, try a comfortable bench that also provides storage space
3. Use The Ceiling
It may be necessary to get creative when you’re running out of space – Try hanging items like pots and pans, or even bicycles on a pulley!
4. If You Haven’t Used It In A Year, Throw It Out
The biggest reason we keep clutter is that “we might need it in the future” – We tend to find sentiment in the things we’ve bought and kept for a long time, but the truth is you may never use them again! – Sell or donate the things you notice yourself hoarding. You can even take a picture of the sentimental ones, so you’ll always have it.
5. Use Behind The Door Shoe Holders
These save so much space in small closets – They also make it easier to find your shoes by being at your level rather than the floor!
6. Go Paperless
Paper files take up space in the kitchen, office. – Request your bills and statements to be posted to your online account or sent via email – Scan things like receipts and save them to your computer
7. Use Baskets
To organize towels and blankets in closets, use baskets to reduce clutter – Plastic baskets are light and easy to move around – Smaller baskets can be used in a pantry to organize snacks
