Creative Storage For Your Home
As cold weather approaches, it's time to customize the interior of your home. Simple touches, such as improving your storage, can help your budget and lower your stress level. Before you tackle any project, look for ways to add details that will make life easier for your family members.
Plan ahead with a basement can cupboard
Recent grocery price hikes have us all thinking of ways to stock up when our favorites go on sale. If you have a location in your basement where a can cupboard might fit, reach out to professionals such as Jericho Home Improvements for a conversation about the best way to make this storage both convenient and safe.
You'll need to consider airflow, humidity and access. Heavy-duty pull-out glides may also be helpful if you're going to store canned goods low. For now, a simple cabinet and a clipboard might be all you need to build a budget buffer in your home. Leave yourself space to gradually upgrade your basement storage over time.
Lower family stress levels with a mudroom
You can enjoy a beautiful entryway and still provide your family with a spot to do the following:
Change out of muddy shoes
Hang up coats
Drop off backpacks and briefcases
Disinfect hands
You might start with a cushioned bench so folks have a spot to sit and take off their shoes. A shoe rack under the bench will lessen the amount of dirt, mud and snow that gets tracked through the house.
Next, consider adding a custom coat rack. If you have little ones, talk with skilled experts such as One Stop Handyman KC about mounting a bar of hooks at 30 inches from the floor. Your little ones can learn to hang up their own coats, and you can move the bar up as your children grow.
A low bookcase can serve as a drop-off point for bookbags and briefcases. Add a surge strip, and you've got a place to plug school laptops or other devices in. Finally, remember to put out a bottle of hand sanitizer.
Invest in a walk-in shower before you need one
A walk-in shower can quickly become a necessity if you have an elderly or a disabled family member. It can also enhance the luxury of a master bath when you add high-end amenities. Add your walk-in shower to the main level of your home if you are creating a space for those with mobility issues. Look for ways to add security to the bathroom, such as grab bars and a textured floor with excellent grip. A shower seat and hand-held sprayer will also add to your comfort. Additional wall nozzles and built-in shelving can be a nice touch.
Simple changes to your home can lower your stress level and protect your budget. By adding a mudroom space to your home, you can keep your space cleaner and keep things calmer for your home. Check out TheHomeMag on Facebook and Instagram for more ideas.
