Make Better Use of Space

Combat clutter, become more organized, and make better use of space by taking advantage of the hidden spaces in your home. These ideas will help you find room you never knew you had.

Storage in a hutch

Turn an opportunity for storage into a beautiful piece of furniture and you'll get to experience the best of both worlds without making any sacrifices. Storage can look good and be functional. For instance, a built-in dining room hutch offers you a large amount of storage space but it also works as a stunning piece of furniture. And if you build one with open shelves on top and install recessed lights to display your best glassware, you can add even more storage and interest to the room. Large drawers on the bottom can hold china and linens but keep them hidden.

Hidden background storage

If you require a large amount of storage but don't want it to overwhelm the room, it's possible to create closet space without having it dominate an entire area. A row of closets, for example, can blend into the rest of the room if you paint them the same color as the walls. When you close the doors, the closet seems to disappear into the wall and blend in. Inside, organized drawers and shelves allow for the most amount of storage possible. A built-in bookcase can give you even more storage.

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Pull-down bins

The best way to keep unwanted clutter from taking over a room is to build interior storage along walls that remains hidden and out-of-sight when closed, but is easily accessible as soon as you open the drawer. Pull-down bins under a window seat are also ideal for families with small children, as they make perfect storage bins for toys and other odds and ends. Cubbyholes on either side of this type of storage create even more room for toy storage.

Under the stairs

Most people forget how much room you can find underneath the stairs. If you take advantage of this area, your storage woes could be over very soon. When you're building a house or renovating it, don't cover this spot with drywall - instead, install shelves and other storage options to make organizing your home that much easier.

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