Small Spaces ~ How to organize

Living in a small space poses its challenges but it is very easy to create areas with in the space that are organized and efficient. When in a small space always think about how furniture and other items can be used as double duty and think of storing up way up...so much dead space near ceilings you can store so much that isn't used daily.

Here are some fun and creative ideas you can use to organize your small space:

1.   In your living room think about your coffee table being used as storage space as well so buy one with storage under it or use an ottoman with storage, you can store blankets, remote controls, movies and toys depending on what suits your lifestyle.

2.  Its tough to have enough closet space but if you do you can always turn one of your closets into a home office and then you can close the doors to tuck it away neatly when you have guests over. In there you can house all your files, bills, computer/laptop, printer, invoices etc.  You can also buy a wardrobe cabinet and transform it into one as well.

3.  A loft style bed is an awesome way to open up floor space below the bed, say for a desk, extra storage for crafts, toys, games, books whatever your lifestyle needs space for.

4.  Use the space under your bed to store seasonal clothing, you can use plastic bins for this or drawers on wheels what ever works best for you.

5.  In your kitchen think about using a pot rack that hangs down from the ceiling and also hanging wire fruit baskets to give more space in cupboards and on the counters.

6.  If your kitchen is small use a folding style table one that can expand in size if needed but is quite small when not in use.  There are tables that are attached to the wall and fold down for giving the most space when not in use.

7.  If you have a bachelor or need space for guests you can use a fold-out bed built in cabinets.  very functional and hides bed in cabinet until ready to use it.

8.  Add a shelf over a window frame or door frame, add baskets to hold essential items, I suggest items that are not used frequently or are overflow, ie. towels, toilet paper, tissue, books etc.

9.  It is a good investment for small spaces to get rolling drawers so you can access items way in the back of the cabinet.

10.  There are fabulous fold up furniture nowadays: fold up kitchen islands, table with chairs stored in them when not in use, coffee tables that pop up and can be used as a console table etc,

11.  Think storing items vertically like your trays and cutting boards, use tension rods in a cupboard to create vertical spaces.

I hope this gives you ideas of how to optimize your small space and keep it organized.  Please share pictures of your small space or small space ideas
Thanks :)