8 Tips for Organizing a Small Space
8 Simple Tips for Organizing a Small Space
Getting your small space in order may seem like a feat, but with these tips you will be on track in no time!
DECLUTTER.
When dealing with a small space decluttering is essential to make sure your space can still be beautiful and functional. Be ruthless about decluttering. Edit out the items that no longer serve you! Find more decluttering tips here or in our 30 Days to Clutter-Free guide!
Think about scale.
Large furniture in a small room makes the whole space feel out of wack. Consider the scale of your home when purchasing furniture. A huge sectional might not be as functional as a small couch and sitting chair combo. Set yourself up for success, and buy smaller furniture with storage capabilities.
Drawers.
When dealing with a small space it can be helpful to hide as much "stuff" as possible in drawers, and cabinets. Why? Because of visual clutter. When all of your stuff is out on shelves, a small space can get real cluttery real fast. Make it easy on your eyes by hiding things in neutral colored baskets, bins, or behind drawers and cupboards.
File Folding.
Yes, we are still preaching about file folding . File folding is a great way to maximize drawer space, so you can fit that full T-shirt collection in your modest sized drawer. Check out our file folding tutorial on YouTube. *Maddy's method saves the most space, might be worth the extra time it takes to learn.
Quit buying in bulk.
You don't have the space, friend!
Get Creative!
Maybe you don't have an actual pantry-can you repurpose some cupboards in your kitchen to become a makeshift pantry?
Use Vertical Space.
Use products like THIS to maximize the vertical storage space under sinks, or THIS to maximize vertical space in tall cupboards, or THIS to maximize vertical space in closets.
Use Wall Space
No broom closet? No problem. Try solutions like this THIS for a makeshift one. No Craft Closet? No problem. This Elfa solution is a DREAM for storing tiny things.
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