More storage space tops the wish list of most apartment-dwellers, and those who live in small apartments are especially likely to crave more room to store items out of sight. Small apartments typically have small closets and pantries, so it’s critically important to make use of every square inch of space. Here are a few tips to get you started:
Sort through your clothes and shoes annually and discard or donate anything you haven’t worn in the past year. You might be surprised at how much storage space you gain simply by reducing clutter. And do you have shoeboxes filled with paper utility bills, store receipts, or bank statements? These documents can usually be shredded after a year, although it’s a good idea to keep tax records for seven years.
Beds, TV stands, coffee tables, and many other furniture items are available with built-in drawers where you can store seasonal clothing and accessories, DVDs, holiday decorations, and even those few handyman tools that everybody needs from time to time.
One of the best tips for closet organization is to group your clothing according to type: long pants, skirts, and dresses go on one side of a hanging rod, while shorter garments like shirts and blouses go on the other. For the shorter items, use a drop-down extender rod so you have double the space on that side of your closet.
You can also install shelving with dividers and drop-down baskets that will allow you to store many items so they look neat and organized.
Another great way to get the storage space you need is to say goodbye to apartments with small closets. The Quarters Apartment Homes in Lady Lake, Florida, boasts spacious apartments with oversized kitchen cabinets, walk-in closets, and even patio storage closets.
Contact us today to learn more about the lifestyle you could enjoy at The Quarters in Lady Lake, FL.
