Organizing things in a small apartment

A constant problem in almost any apartment is the lack of space. A lot of things are stored in the dwelling, and not always necessary. Inconvenient placement aggravates the situation. Ideas for storing things in the apartment will help free up space.

Any room or room can be furnished in such a way that it will significantly increase its capacity. And the usual furniture for greater savings can be used in a non-standard way.

Item Ideas

To get started, consider the general ideas for storing things in pieces of furniture, drawers, cabinets and shelves. These places are comfortable and most suitable. With proper arrangement of things on them, it will be possible to save a large amount of space even in a small apartment.

Cabinets

Closets are one of the most practical storage spaces in a small apartment. At the same time, it is important to choose them wisely. The cabinet occupies both horizontal and vertical space in the room. And if the larger it is in breadth, the more useful space it will take, then everything is wrong with height.

Usually the space above the cabinet is not used in any way, because it is quite difficult to get to it. The maximum is to put something on top. However, this method is not always practical, because dust accumulates heavily on the cabinet. Therefore, it is best to purchase models as high as possible, to the floor. In this case, the cabinet will have much more capacity, occupying the same space on the floor. And dust will not accumulate inside it, which will ensure greater safety of things.

Instead of a tall cabinet, you can put two small ones, one on top of the other. Or a bedside table, depending on the possibilities. Here it is important to take into account the load, the lower cabinet must withstand the upper one. With this setting, it will turn out to free up space in the room.

Shelves

Store things in a small apartment conveniently on the shelves. They are placed on the walls without taking up floor space. With the help of them, it is easy to expand the room, and their installation will be cheaper than buying full-fledged cabinets. Yes, and it is possible to place shelves in places that are hard to reach for ordinary furniture.

boxes

The apartments have a large number of places where almost no furniture or cabinets fit. For example, the cavity under the coffee table is quite small. Or a place under the bathroom. There is a small area, but just like that, you can’t store anything in it.

Such places can be used with the help of boxes or baskets of different sizes. For the price they are quite cheap, but they will do a good job of storing small items of frequent use. The easiest way to buy plastic mesh baskets, they are often found in hardware or furniture stores.

But keep in mind that these are open containers. Unlike shelves in closed cabinets, dust will accumulate in them and something else can get in.Therefore, for storage in containers, you need to select the appropriate things or additionally protect them.

Such boxes or baskets will fit well under the bed, kitchen table, in the corner of the room and many other places in the apartment.

Furniture as storage space

Under any furniture, you can build a storage system. The main thing is to choose it correctly. There are models of beds, the design of which includes linen boxes. There you can store bedding and seasonal items.

And some beds come with a large gap between the floor and the bottom. Usually this space is not involved in anything, but it takes up space. It's a good idea to store shoe boxes by stacking them in there. However, there are a few nuances that are important to consider. A large amount of dust accumulates in the cavity between the floor and the bed. Therefore, when storing things there, it will often have to be cleaned. If you plan to store items of clothing there, then you can additionally close them with something, for example, put them in vacuum bags.

Absolutely the same situation with the sofa. When folded, it is practical to store things on it. Or you can pre-purchase a model with a built-in drawer for bed linen.

It is possible to store things in almost any furniture. It is important to choose the right one first. Ottomans with compartments for objects, sofas and beds with linen boxes, as well as many other utensils - all this can be used as a box for any items. This approach will save space in your home. This is especially true for small apartments, which constantly have problems with free space.

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Placement of things for different rooms

Each room of the apartment has its own purpose. And depending on it, different things are stored everywhere. However, in small apartments in all rooms there is little free space. Therefore, the issue of placing things in different rooms should be approached carefully. Then it will be possible to ergonomically occupy the space of each of the rooms, while leaving a maximum of free space.

Hallway

The dwelling begins with a hallway, because a person who has crossed the threshold of the door turns out to be in it. In small apartments, it is small in size. And piling up the hallway with furniture and many other items will lead to difficulties in being in it. Therefore, it is important to furnish it correctly.

In the hallway almost always put a wardrobe. According to the recommendations, it should be chosen in height to the ceiling. Then it will have compartments and shelves for storing other things. However, it can be replaced.

With a small hallway, instead of a closet, it will be convenient to use a floor hanger, which is smaller in horizontal dimensions. And above it you can place a wall shelf. After all, it does not take up free space.

Hanging shelves can occupy almost all the walls in the hallway. You just need to choose the right height for them. It is also convenient to place hooks for clothes on the walls. With the right amount of them, no hangers are needed. And if you store outerwear in plastic bags, then there will be no need for a special closet for it.

Thanks to this approach, it will be possible to free up space in the hallway. It is important not to overdo it. For example, you should not place shelves for small items at head level, because by chance you can hit them. And on closely spaced hooks, adjacent clothes will interfere with each other.

In addition to wardrobe items, it is convenient to store shoes in the hallway.For everyday boots, it is best to buy a shoebox. It is open type, so it will take up a minimum of space in the hallway. Also, shoes can be stored under a couch or chair, it is enough to cover the floor in that place. There are also special cabinets for shoes on which you can sit. Their use will further save space in the hallway.

Corridor

A corridor connects the entrance hall with the rest of the apartment. Usually it is not involved in any way, nothing adds up to it. However, there are several ideas for storing things in the hallway. The first of these will be the same hooks as in the hallway. They are conveniently placed on the surface of one of the walls of the corridor. On such hooks you can hang light and small clothes, for example, summer jackets or shirts. At the same time, it practically does not take up space and will not interfere in cabinets or drawers.

In some corridors there is a pantry. The compartment with it is quite roomy, but it is not always possible to occupy it. Instead of shelves in the pantry, it is possible to install a built-in wardrobe for clothes or shoes. Its fully occupied is much easier, because it has more shelves. This is also a good way to save space in the hallway.

Balcony

The balcony is traditionally used for storing things that are rarely needed or not needed at all. But the mezzanine space is usually not occupied effectively enough. With the proper approach, it will be possible to fit a larger number of large-sized things on it.

In the corner of the balcony, you can install a wardrobe of the appropriate size. Then it will completely occupy a niche in width and height. It is much easier and more convenient to fill it than empty space. Several cabinets can be installed: one below, under the windowsill, and the second above it. Then the additional space of the balcony will take up, where you can now put things down.

On the walls of the balcony it is possible to place shelves or small boxes. And under the window, install a bedside table of the appropriate size or a shoe rack. Then the space of the balcony will be taken much more ergonomically, while there will be enough space to move around it.

Living room

The living room serves as a relaxation room. Therefore, it is extremely undesirable to arrange a large pile of things in it. However, minimalism is not always possible in small apartments. In such situations, a rational storage system will help. It is enough just to distribute everything correctly.

If there is a coffee table in the living room, then you can take the space under it. For this, special boxes or baskets are suitable for storing things. It is enough to push the container under the table, and the room has become a little freer.

Instead of shelves, the walls of the living room can be occupied with shelves. It will be more expensive, but being closed will help to further protect the items that will be stored in them.

Bathroom

It is customary to store personal hygiene items and cosmetics in the bathroom. It will not work to keep clothes and similar items there for a long time. This is due to the high humidity in the room. However, in the bathroom you can store things that tolerate such a regime. It is important at the same time to occupy the space of the room as efficiently as possible so that there is enough free space.

Under the bath itself there is a small cavity. To free up space for the rest of the apartment, you can put various detergents or powders there.

An interesting idea for storing small things in the bathroom is to use a mirror cabinet. It is placed above the sink like a normal mirror.However, it can be opened, there are several shelves inside. The mirror cabinet is designed to store hygiene products.

To further save space in the bathroom, you should use the free space under the sink. For example, a stand with several shelves. Then it will be possible to store various items on it. It is worth noting that it is not recommended to install wooden furniture in the bathroom. The material does not tolerate high humidity and deteriorates quickly. Plastic items are best.

It is convenient to store toothpaste or a brush on the side of the sink, which is usually not occupied by anything. You can also put other personal hygiene products there. Then the place under them will be freed up for other things.

Kitchen

In the kitchen, various utensils are stored, which occupies most of the free space. It will be possible to free it with the help of rational storage of things. The best place to start is with furniture.

There is a lot of it in the kitchen, because there are a lot of things. But most often the furniture is located only on the floor, and the walls are free. It is convenient to place a number of shelves on them. Proper distribution of them will allow you to occupy the entire long wall and the short one up to the door opening.

Shelves are designed to store food. When placing them, it will be possible to free up the space of the remaining cabinets from various cereals, seasonings and more. Instead of shelves on the walls, you can install whole boxes. In terms of purpose, they are the same. However, the boxes can be closed, in this form it will be possible to store more products.

A popular idea for efficient use of space in the kitchen is the use of built-in appliances and utensils. It is very convenient and practical. There are a large number of embedded systems. With their help in the kitchen, it will be possible to maximize the free space of cabinets, convert drawers under the countertop and much more.

There are a lot of places for installing embedded appliances. Vertical systems can be placed between the legs of the table and the rest of the tabletop. And the contents of traditional drawers or kitchen cabinets are easily replaced with built-in products.

They differ in ease of use. With the help of embedded systems, it will be possible to fit more things in the same kitchen space. And this will give significant space savings, which is especially important for small apartments.

Bedroom

Being in the bedroom is much more comfortable if it is free, and not busy with a large amount of things. However, in small apartments this is difficult to achieve. After all, there is not always enough space for storing items. A rational approach to organizing free space and a few ideas for storing things can help here.

The bedroom is distinguished from other rooms by the presence of a bed. That's where you should start. For small rooms, it is best to place it in the corner, then it will take the most convenient position.

It is also important to choose the right one. To make the bed as functional as possible, you should buy models with a storage box. Also pay attention to the dimensions. Then you can put bedding under the bed, instead of storing it in a drawer or other place.

It is also convenient to place a closet for clothes in the bedroom. To save more space, you should correctly approach its choice. For the bedroom, wardrobes up to the ceiling are most suitable. This variety is distinguished by its spaciousness. There are also variations of cabinets with a mirror surface on the doors and hooks on the side. When placing such a model in the bedroom, there is no need for a separate mirror.And the presence of hooks for clothes increases the total capacity of the cabinet.

Adding shelves to the walls will help expand the bedroom. It is possible to place them around the entire perimeter of the room. And make several rows of shelves on top of each other. It is convenient to put various souvenirs, books, magazines, textbooks or personal items on them. There are many uses for shelves. Their advantage is the fact that they do not take up space on the floor.

For each room it is possible to come up with the most economical placement of things. It is enough to take into account its features and purpose.

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Unusual ideas for storage in a small apartment

With economical placement of things, you can rely not only on practicality, but also on creativity. A creative approach to this will further decorate the room, freeing it from a pile of objects. Below are some unusual ideas for storing things in a small apartment.

Roomy table

As a coffee table, you can use something more spacious, such as a small bedside table or chest. They are the same size and will occupy the same space. However, it is possible to additionally fit any items in a chest or cabinet. Yes, and it will look much more interesting than just a coffee table.

Furniture seats

Small cabinets or nightstands can be used as seating. It is enough to cover them with a soft surface and spread out with a pillow. Then there is no need for chairs in the room. For added convenience, next to such a bedside table, you can put a table of the appropriate size, and if necessary, move it away.

Built-in ironing board

A rather unusual idea is to install a built-in ironing board in the countertop in the kitchen. When retracted, it does not take up space in the room, while it does not have to be constantly removed and moved. When the board is needed, it is enough to extend it and use it, and then remove it. This is a good example of using built-in systems to save space in small apartments.

Ottoman-bedside table

The small cabinet is convenient to use as a mobile chair. Just enough to cover it. It will be especially comfortable if the cabinet is initially on wheels. This product is ideal for the living room. You can put a few books or souvenirs inside it. It will be convenient to get them in a sitting position.

Lack of free space is a constant problem in almost any home. Eternal heaps of things and an abundance of furniture interfere. This is especially noticeable for small apartments. In such situations, correctly distribute things around the house. In this case, ideas for storing things will help, as well as various tips that have been presented.

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