You could try living minimally and there are a few who manage it but for the majority of us it is a step too far not to gather stuff and then more stuff until our homes are brimming with it.
We expect more and more from our homes, filling them daily with the stuff of life and so we need to utilise every single little corner to store and we need to store wisely.
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Here the depth of a
partition wall has been
used for magazine storage;
handy near the seating area
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Look at every corner of your home. Is there an awkward space that could be used for storage? Then use it...what could be stored there?
These storage solutions don't have to be super-expensive. You may already have an item of furniture that would fit neatly into a space. Measure and try.
You could also ask about and find a local handy person who could build you something to fit. This can be a relatively inexpensive
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| Here office storage has been built using MDF. This can be sealed and painted to provide a robust unit. |
If you don't feel confident to do this; feel you are drowning in your stuff or simply lack the time; then ask an expert to come and look and make suggestions. Ask friends and go on recommendation.
Don't let your stuff overwhelm you or your home. Choose your stuff wisely and remember to have only things in your home that you love. If you don't love it recycle it... there will be someone out there who will love what you can't.
Once you have edited you are ready to store creatively...
HAPPY STORING
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| Bespoke your storage with a unit that is built to fit your stuff. A ceiling height unit like this can suit all your storage needs, whilst providing also providing a stylish divider between seating and dining areas in this open plan space.Keeping the height of the unit just off ceiling height keeps this large unit in proportion to the room and prevents it 'falling in' on the home owner by providing depth. A string of fairy lights concealed on the ledge between unit and ceiling provides ambient lighting at night. The dark colour cosies up the seating area and underlines the unit as partition, whilst spotlighting it as an item of furniture.It is also a great backdrop for displaying your stuff... don't be scared of using a striking colour. A pop of colour would work well as more of a statement. Think of the impact at night as well as during the day...have fun with it and be brave! |
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This otherwise overlooked space
by the front door has been
utilised to provide a shoe storage
box. It also serves as a
useful seat to use whilst
removing and putting on footwear.
Again, the shoebox has been treated
as a separate item of furniture. You
could blend it in by painting it the
same colour as the surrounding walls
and skirting.
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| A practical lift-up lid is topped with a decorative foam pad and self-piped cover in a dark patterned fabric to stand up to wear and tear. Remember to keep any cushion light-weight so as not to make opening and closing the shoebox impractical. |
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| In this utility room a slim space where there is a change in wall depth has been used to create a cupboard. |
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| On the right a shallow depth is perfect for storage of smaller items readily accesiible on shelving. |
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| This slim section can be packed full of stuff using simple clips which are readily available in hardware stores and just screw in to the backplate of this cupboard. |
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| A handy clip holds an everyday broom in place. |
Suggested reading for those of you who want to get a grip on your stuff:
Stuffocation: Living More With Less
by James Wallman
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