Inspiration

Small Space Challenges at Home

October 11, 2017

Living rooms, play rooms, offices and more all come in many varieties. However, when the room is in a small space or is an odd shape, it can be challenging to make the most of it. Things tend to end up where they don’t belong and clutter appears where you least expect it.

The solution is creating more storage. You may not see it now, but with a few storage and organization ideas, you can store all the little things simply and stylishly.

I’m not sure why, but the minute an area starts to clutter, it seems to spread quickly throughout the room. A piece of mail on the table can suddenly turn into a stack of items that never made it to the recycling bin. An old scarf on the floor can grow into a pile of outdated clothes.

The first step in creating better storage in your home is getting rid of the things that shouldn’t be there. If there’s clothing you haven’t worn in the last six months, maybe it’s time to donate them. Go through old papers and mail to see what needs to go into the shredder. Put items that belong in other rooms, back in their places. Organizing will make it easier to create a place for what’s left.

A home office should be a place of focus and productivity and loose papers can be its biggest enemy. One of the keys in small space storage is to utilize wall space. This is especially true in a home office. Create a file system for mail, documents and other school papers using cubby shelving and hanging vertical files. There are many stylish ones available and they keep papers from cluttering the desk or areas around it.

Clear the office supply clutter by using pots, cups or mason jars to store highlighters, pens, paper clips and anything else that may be taking over your desk space. Choose holders in colors and designs you love to help inspire you as you work.

La Fuente Imports storage and organizational furniture and accessories can easily assist you in organizing your small spaces.

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