The most popular storage mistakes in small apartments

Empty ceiling space

Some items that are rarely used can be placed under the ceiling. The idea is suitable not only for the kitchen, but also for the living room, nursery, bedroom and hallway. Hanging cabinets or shelves will help out those who are sorely lacking in space.

Behind the facades you can place seasonal items, spare bedding for guests, appliances, and place books on open shelves. This "framing" is not only functional, but also gives the room comfort.

Unused walls

Leaving the walls without useful filling is a real waste for a small apartment. Use not only hanging cabinets, but also dressers, as well as walls under the TV.

Choosing between shelving and a wardrobe with closed facades, give preference to the second option: open shelves require a special approach in design, look less tidy and make cleaning difficult.

The rack can serve as an excellent partition, if you put it across the room, but we recommend stocking up on baskets and boxes so as not to "clog" the shelves with small items that overload the environment.

Freestanding wardrobe

If you're looking for a better storage system than your old wardrobe, invest in a ceiling-to-ceiling recessed structure. It will provide much more free space for things than a regular wardrobe.

Sliding doors will save space and will not interfere with movement, and to make the cabinet seem less bulky, "dissolve" it in space with the help of mirrors and a case in the color of the walls.

Open shelves in the bathroom

Storage in a small bathroom - a real art, especially if the apartment owners love all kinds of cosmetics and care products. Jars and packages, placed on open shelves, or even the side of the bath, make the interior untidy, and the mirror, reflecting multi-colored objects, seems to double their number.

This popular mistake makes even a renovated bathroom look outdated. To avoid it, you should:

• hang a mirror cabinet instead of a mirror;
• remove the sink on the leg, replacing it with a cabinet;
• distribute towels, shampoos and creams to baskets, boxes and boxes.

Cluttered kitchen

Before, how to choose a kitchen set, carefully disassemble all the dishes and utensils, throwing away useless, unloved and worn-out items... Get rid of:

• old cutting boards, rags, and scratched plastic containers (these have accumulated a lot of harmful bacteria);
• glass jars (if you are not fond of blanks for the winter);
• utensils and equipment that you do not use (let it serve other people).

After cleaning, it may turn out that hanging cabinets to the ceiling you do not need, but several shelves will come in handy, making space easier and simplifying cooking.But we do not recommend getting too carried away with an open storage system - a cramped kitchen cannot be overloaded with trifles.

Lack of a locker in the toilet

If the restroom, in addition to the toilet, contains only open pipes and a bucket with a mop, you deprive yourself not only of aesthetics, but also of additional storage space.

The best solution is a plumbing closet - you can make it yourself to hide unsightly communications and allocate an area for household chemicals, toilet paper supplies, and construction tools. At the same time, access to the pipes will remain free.

Bed or sofa without drawers

Buying a sleeping place for a small room? We advise you to immediately exclude models without additional storage space. Modern sofas and beds with drawers for linen look very modern and stylish, and in terms of capacity they can compete with full-fledged dressers and wardrobes.

Also for small bedroom it is worth considering the option podium bed: a tall structure from wall to wall will be a salvation if you need a place for things, and you don't want to clutter up the room with tall cabinets under the ceiling.

Empty or "clogged" balcony

The loggia can be used in different ways, but if there is a shortage of space, it is worth using it ergonomically. In order not to turn the balcony into a warehouse, equip the closet for things that are not subject to changes in temperature and humidity (if the loggia is not insulated).

Hang the bike to save some space. If you dream of a sleeping place on the balcony, equip the lounger with a drawer - there will fit building materials left after repairs, flower pots, seedling trays and other useful items.

Ill-conceived filling

There are empty areas inside each cabinet - leaving them unattended is at least irrational. Use dividers for drawers and hanging baskets for shelves.

Attach another bar at the bottom of the trouser closet and hang soft textile shelves for small garments. Vacuum your seasonal items to save space. Many devices can be made by hand, thereby unloading the wardrobe and making it easier to find the right thing.

Abundance of trash

The last, but no less important mistake of those who live in a small apartment is the storage of unnecessary things. Some of them are never used, others have been asking for landfill for a long time, and still others are annoying.

Getting rid of old objects takes courage, time and a great desire to improve your life. After the trash leaves the house, the need for new storage systems, furniture or a more spacious apartment may disappear by itself.

Any housing can be improved if you take into account the advice of professionals and rationally use the free space.