Moving into a new residence means the sky’s the limit when it comes to planning, configuring and setting up your furniture and belongings. However, if there are rooms in your home or apartment that are on the smaller side, organizing your stuff so that there is ample space can get tricky.

If you’re looking to maximize space in your new home, here are some simple home storage tips to consider:

Use a storage chest or ottoman

This one might seem like a no-brainer, but using a storage chest will always go down as one of the best ways to maximize space in your home. Storage chests are great at doubling as tables, benches, toy chests, side tables and more — making them the ultimate multi-functional furniture item.

Like storage chests, storage ottomans can also serve as both a storage item and a decorative piece of furniture — making them another great way to maximize space in your home. Ottomans also have many additional uses, serving as a footrest, a makeshift coffee table or an extra seating item. While ottomans are typically found in the living room, they can also be used in bedrooms, hallways or guest rooms to free up some extra space.

Use corner shelves

Have you ever found that bookshelves, wall units and other storage devices end up consuming a substantial chunk of wall space? One of our favourite storage home tips is to consider investing in corner-shaped shelves. Unlike wider-set shelving units, corner shelves are able to snugly fit into narrow crevices, thereby helping you space.

Corner shelves can also be set up in pretty much any room in the home — including the living room, bedroom, dining room or even smaller rooms (such as the bathroom or entrance hallway).

Make use of open wall space

It’s probably another no-brainer, but one of the best small home storage tips will always be to make ample use of any open wall space that you have, filling them with wall shelves or similar decorative storage platforms. Wall shelves not only provide expanded space for items to be stored and showcased — but they’re also decorative in their own right, given their open visibility. Pegboards or racks with hooks are another, similar storage alternative that may allow for storage of dishes, kitchen items, office items and much, much more.

We also suggest choosing wall shelves or hanging devices that best match your room’s overall theme and aesthetic. It’s important to set up your new home so that it’s organized, but that doesn’t mean also making it stylish shouldn’t be a priority!

Utilize any space under the stairs

If your home happens to have a staircase present, one of the most effective ways to maximize space in your home is to see if you’re able to utilize any of the space under the stairs.

If your home has a small closet or cupboard under any staircases, this is the perfect place to store any excess items that would otherwise consume open space in your home. If your staircase doesn’t have a visible storage spot, it’s always worth it to look into seeing if access under the stairs can be created for future use.

Keep all countertops and workspaces decluttered

Any spaces that are utilized for working or cooking should always be kept decluttered and cleared as much as possible. This includes countertops, kitchen tables, desks, workstations, activity tables and more.

Keeping any commonly-worked areas cleared at all times is one of the most effective ways to ensure you are maximizing space in your new home. Even if the surrounding areas are kept clear, it may be hard to notice this if you aren’t being organized in the areas where increased focus or hands-on work is most important.

Should you need to keep items in these areas, we suggest restricting it to essentials only. Items you may want to keep around include:

• Coffeemakers
• Laptop stands
• Dish racks
• Microwaves
• Writing or cooking tools

Contact Macho Movers Today

Located in Guelph and serving nearby residents in Kitchener/Waterloo, Macho Movers is proud to be the region’s go-to moving company. To learn more about how we can help you with your next big move into a new and improved space, visit our website and fill out our contact form to book an appointment with our team!