When you really think about it, small spaces are ideal for busy people. They are easy to keep clean and maintain and less likely to accumulate clutter. You can make your small home or workspace more organized and attractive with the help of these easy organization hacks:
Use multi-functional furniture.
The constant rise of living space cost caused a lot of people to choose smaller homes. Likewise, companies have been clever enough to come up with a wide range of furniture that serve more than one purpose, such as the ottoman that doubles as storage space for books, pillows, toys, and whatnot. There are also extendable ones such as drop-leaf tables; perfect for those unexpected guests. Make sure to invest in good quality pieces that will last for a lifetime.
Install ceiling- and wall-mounted racks.
It is essential for small spaces to keep the horizontal surfaces completely bare, such as the floor, tabletops, countertops, and so on. This not only makes the space look bigger, but also lets you do more tasks freely on these surfaces. Take full advantage of wall and ceiling space for storage instead by drilling hooks, racks, and shelves on them. Tradefix Direct is a website where you can purchase all of your DIY needs, specifically designed for this project.
Store seasonal items wisely.
The rule of thumb for proper use of storage space (especially small ones) is to keep the items that you use regularly within reach, place the ones that you use weekly or monthly on higher or lower shelves, and keep the rarely used ones (such as winter clothing) on ceiling racks and other concealed spaces. Better yet, sell them or give them away if you are not planning to use them at all.
Assign drawers with specific functions.
To keep things in their proper places easily, you can have one large cabinet with each drawer assigned to hold specific items. One drawer, for example, can be your electronics bin that will hold your chargers, USBs, and other cords and small gadgets. Another drawer can be your bills and receipts bin, and another can be your office supplies bin. You can even have a rubbish bin! Just make sure to use the appropriate drawer organizers for each one.
Consider adding a loft.
Lofts are easy to install in small spaces with ample vertical room, such as those above the living and bedroom. This would require more work but it will cost a lot less time and effort in adding more space compared to a complete home renovation. A loft will provide you more organizational and recreational space for sleeping and leisurely activities such as reading and studying.
Attach wheels to certain furniture items.
Small spaces need certain items to be flexible enough to be rearranged whenever the homeowners feel the need to do so. This becomes easier when you screw wheels onto furniture items so that you can simply push them to a corner to free up some space. A wheeled kitchen cart, for instance, can be used for storing breakfast items and condiments, but you do not necessarily have to keep it by the table at all times.
There are plenty of other ways to be more organized in a small space. You can even adapt the minimalist principle of one in, one out. This means that for each item you introduce into your home, you must also let go of another. It may sound hard to do this at first, but you always remember that a neat and clean home, no matter how small, is far better than a large and disorganized one.