Small Living Space
Keeping a small living space organized poses some challenges but there are many ways to organize your small living space.
My husband and I have lived in our small one bedroom apartment for six years now and we are bursting at the seams. We both have a lot of hobbies that require a lot of gear such as skiing, hiking, golfing etc. We are planning on buying a larger place in the next year but until then we have to keep our home comfortable and organized.
Here are some tips on how to organize your home when you are in a small living space:
1. Make sure everything has their own home. This is key to making sure that your home remains organized. If you don’t know where to put things back, they will remain out and in your way.
2. Use offsite storage. Storing seasonal items can clear up space in your pantry and storage areas. This can be pricy, so make sure to do your homework when comparing prices.
3. Use space wisely. We have high ceiling but areas where the wall space is limited. As we have so many books we bought very high and skinny shelves. It took a little while to find them. Furniture stores are catching on that if you live in a large city, chances are you live in a small space.
4. Go through your things regularly. If you have not used that tennis racket in the last ten years, the odds of you using it in the next ten are slim. Pass it on to friends or charities that take in household items.
5. If you have lots of DVD’s and CD’s – store these in a CD book rather than in there cases. This will free up a lot of space in your living room.
6. Purchase furniture that is also storage. We have a leather bench that can store extra blankets and books inside of it and out of site. Underneath a bed is a great place for storage boxes for extra bedding and pillows.
7. And last but not least – try to reduce the amount of things that you bring into your home. This will not only keep your home uncluttered but also help the environment. My husband and I have a rule now – if you bring something new in, something has to go out. This ensures that when we purchase things, we really think about whether we need it or not.
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