A lack of storage space is a common complaint; many households find drawers and cupboards quickly become full and cluttered, making it challenging to find the things they need. In this article, we take a look at several tips for solving this challenge so you can have plenty of storage space for everything you need.

Add more shelves 

If you have an existing storage space that gets full quickly and feels disorganised, adding more shelves is a great way to make the space better. Shelves can help you keep the space organised and stop things from being chucked on the floor. Each shelf can hold different items, making it much easier to find the things you need in your storage space. You can also add shelves to your walls to take things off the counters and surfaces and give you more space in general for storing decorative items that you want out on display.

Use hooks to hang items

There are lots of places in your home where you can hang items to free up space. This could be on the back of the doors, on the walls or the back of cupboards. Brooms, brushes, pans, coats, keys and lots of other items can be hung on hooks to free up vital storage space.

Use outside space for storage

There are many homes that have excess space outside; this space can be utilised for storage. By adding a new garage or shed outside, things that are not needed in the home can be relocated to this storage space. Winter shoes can be boxed up and put in the shed in the summer and vice versa in the winter. Coats and other items also take up lots of space in your home; if you can use your shed or outdoor storage space for this purpose, the storage space in your home can be better utilised.

Buy furniture with storage space

Many items of furniture are designed to be used for storage as well as other purposes. For example, you can purchase beds with storage underneath, a footstool with storage, or even a sofa with built-in storage. Whenever you’re looking in a furniture shop, seek out furniture with extra storage space. This dual-purpose furniture will free up critical space in your home.

Buy storage units

Many shops sell specific storage units that can be placed in all areas of your home. These may contain drawers, storage boxes or shelves where you can store items that you need. You can place storage units against walls or in unused corners of your home. Storage box units are great for stashing away kids' toys and other items that can look messy around your home. 

Use storage organisers 

Many drawers and cupboards can be better organised with dividers and storage organisers. When you use these products, you can utilise every inch of your storage space and avoid things getting mixed up and cluttered. You can purchase lots of different storage organisers online that are perfect for your drawers. Alternatively, you can even make your own storage organisers, such as these DIY drawer dividers; you’ll only need a few things and a bit of DIY knowledge to make your own draw dividers.

Declutter your home

One of the easiest ways to add more storage space to your home is to get rid of things you no longer need. Many people tend to hold onto clothes that no longer fit and items that are no longer used. By having a clear-out and donating or throwing away unused items, you can create valuable storage space for the things you do need. This is often the first step for freeing up space, and it’s completely free; you can even make money if you choose to sell some of your better-quality items.

When you follow the tips in this article, you can improve the storage space in your home and make family life much easier. Adding more shelving, hooks, and storage units and using storage organisers are some simple ways you can improve the storage in your home. In addition, you can buy furniture with integrated storage and get rid of anything that you no longer need or use in your home.