Easy Budget-Friendly Home Storage Renovations
Home updates don't have to be expensive. Some of the simplest ways to improve your home include upgrading your storage system. Whether you're organizing a pantry or updating your kitchen cabinets, the tips below can help.
1. Install pull-out shelving in existing cabinets
One of the most frustrating features of bottom cupboards is that the item that you want always gets pushed to the back. Next, you have to move everything to reach that one pot lid or container.
Pull-out shelves from a company like Moore Shelving can be a terrific choice. Instead of dealing with the mess and expense that comes with swapping out cabinets for drawer stacks, you can simply pull out a shelf that is loaded up with exactly what you need. You can see all the contents from above and easily reach everything.
2. Hang what you can
With winter coming on, there are nights when it's nice to put your car in the garage. If your garage is loaded with bicycles, tools and other non-car items, it's time to put up some hooks! Heavy-duty wall hooks can hold a bicycle if well-mounted. Heavy-duty shelving can hold tools as can sturdy pegboard and accompanying hooks.
Apply this to other areas of your home if things look like they're piling up. Make life easier for your little ones by adding a bench near the front door where they can take off outdoor shoes. It will save you time both in searching for shoes and cleaning floors. If you've got the space, provide them with a low coat rack that you can move up over time as they grow.
3. Look for sturdy baskets
Park sturdy baskets under open mid-century modern side tables. One basket can hold many chargers, video game controllers and the like. By adding storage tools that look terrific, you can make tidying up your common rooms a snap!
A sturdy basket or wicker trunk can also hold blankets for snuggling on the sofa. If space in your home or apartment is very tight, you can use a large wicker trunk as an entire linen cabinet. A wooden trunk can serve as a window seat and sweater storage.
4. Find a skinny spot to add shelves
A single custom shelf unit from a company like New Closet Today can make a world of difference in a small room. If you're not in a position to update an entire closet, narrow shelves in three-quarter baths work well next to shower stalls, too.
A linen cabinet that serves several bathrooms can eventually become a catch-all for too many things. By consolidating one bathroom with all the storage and linens necessary, you reduce the risk of a cluttered closet.
By accessing ideas and professional contacts on TheHomeMag, you can come up with great ideas that won't break your budget. Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for even more ideas.
