Are you looking for more storage? Your basement or attic may be the ideal locations to create storage space. And more than just gaining space, you’ll give your home more selling value.
Here’s a a few ways you can get more storage in your home and free up space.
Conceal the Mess With Built-Ins
Built-in shelving is a great way to add more storage, and can be a DIY project. And if you don’t feel like making them yourself, having a carpenter do it shouldn’t break the bank.
Cover With a Curtain
If you don’t have the time or money for built-ins, then you can use tubs or plastic containers. You can then keep them out of site by dividing a basement room in two with a curtain, giving a finished basement a dual purpose. It’s also money-smart, because you’ll get those finished-basement benefits without the wall-to-wall costs.
The key? Visual separation between the two. Science says clutter makes us anxious, so this basement storage idea suggests hiding the mess with a curtain. Choose a heavy curtain to keep out the basement chill.
Take Advantage of Rafter Space
Most people don’t think about the rafters, but they can make for a smart storage solution. You can store lesser-used seasonal items on wall-to-wall shelves in the rafters. This will give you even more space for items you use more often.
Go Modular Beneath the Stairs
That behind-the-stairs space can be tricky to fill: nothing quite fits right. But this ingenious modular basement under stair storage idea fits any sloped space, no matter the size. Use wooden crates or build your own stacking boxes to fit all your storage needs.
Paint the back of the boxes to add color and interest, or to clarify whose stuff goes where. Bonus: If your kid knows the red-painted boxes are theirs, they’ll be less likely to scatter stuff everywhere.
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