It seems that no matter how many clear-outs and charity shop runs we go through, the belongings just keep piling up – and there’s only so much that the attic boards can handle!
Below are 7 space saving storage ideas to help you solve your housekeeping woes.
1) Maximise Your Space
There are a number of clever storage solutions that furniture designers have come up with for homeowners who have small, tight spaces to work with.
Any bedroom would benefit from buying one of those beds with pull out storage boxes underneath. Or there are sofas you can buy that lift up to reveal storage trays. There are carousels you can use that fasten into those pesky corner cupboards or there are also extra shelves you can buy which help to double up the space in your wardrobe.
Prioritising space efficiency as a requirement when browsing furniture options can really make a big difference in your home.
2) Use Multifunctional Units
If you’ve recently had to downsize to an apartment or a smaller house from a larger property, you’ll know how much of a squeeze it can be. Multifunctional units, like sofa beds, can really help open up your floor space and make your property feel less claustrophobic.
Another popular multifunctional approach to units involves combining your shower with your bathtub, installing a shower head over your tub rather than unnecessarily having a separate shower and bath unit.
This multifunctional approach to interior design has become more and more common amongst apartment developers so it’s certainly worth looking out for when browsing apartments.
3) Wall Shelving
Wall shelving is one of those storage solutions that’s often overlooked but if you really want to make the most of your space, you need to consider both the vertical and the horizontal real estate you have to work with.
It’s surprisingly easy to hang wall shelving units across your home as long as the surface is straight. It’s commonplace to find wall units already hung up in your kitchen but there’s nothing stopping you from putting up shelves in your living room, by the staircase, in your bedroom, or even in the bathroom.
Take advantage of all the space your home has to offer and put up those shelves!
4) Fill the Space with Storage Racking Solutions
Do you own a garage, a utility room or a shelfless storage room? Line the walls with racking and you may never have to worry about storage again. Racking is modular, expandable and comes in various shapes and sizes, helping you get the absolute most out of your extra space.
5) Pack Items into Space Saving Storage Boxes
Loose items are like gases: they expand to fill the space. You’ll have experienced this first hand if you’ve tried to store anything in your attic or garage without a box! Using storage boxes to organise your things can really help you structure your space, also allowing you to stack your items rather than just letting them spill across the floor.
6) Make Home Improvements
Although by far the most expensive option on this list, making home improvements can help to increase the storage (and living) space you have in your house. Boarding up a few extra metres of the attic, building a shed in the garden or converting unnecessary en-suites into walk-in wardrobes are all things you can do to get more out of the home that you’ve bought. If you’re not planning to move for years yet and you’re already a little tight on space, investing in home improvement work could be an option you budget for in the long-term.
7) Hire a Self Storage Unit
If you’re not quite ready to carry out extensive home renovations just yet and, even with the cleverest of space making tricks, you’re running out of storage space, it might be time to hire out a self storage unit.
Our storage units are accessible 24 hours a day are fully secured with electronic access and app-controlled locks as well as externally monitored CCTV.
With various locations around London, we’re easy to find and convenient to pop by to, allowing you to store and collect whatever you need, whenever you need it.
Posted on 13th June 2022 by Attic Storage | Last updated on 16th April 2025
