Originally Posted by
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Living in an apartment that does not have adequate storage space is not a juggling circus anymore. Today, there are many types of accessories and furniture available in the market that allows for versatility and flexibility in their use and help us to make most of the space available to us for storage and work. Here are some of the tips to live big in a small home and maximize our storage space:
* A sofa or a futon that can be unfolded to become a bed is a great asset to accommodate any guests or visitors.
* Bathroom storage units and cabinets are great for keeping napkins, towels and other bathroom accessories.
* Bookcases and armoires are great for storing up things from clothes to books to files to entertainment centers.
* Instead of heavy, bulky chairs, you may use ottomans with storage area underneath or a bar stool set that can be stacked in the corner when not in use.
* Tables and dressers with slide-in drawers or shelves can give more space to keep your magazines, newspapers and other accessories and even pet-feeders.
* Use under-sink area for maximizing storage area in bathrooms and kitchens.
* Vertical slide-in shelves in the kitchen can be used to hang pots and pans.
* You can mark out different sections in the same room, simply by using room dividers or privacy screens.
* You may find some great deals of shabby chic or recycled furniture pieces in garage sales that can help you to keep things hidden from view and yet easily accessible at fraction of the cost.
* You may use cheap colorful PVC pipes as curtain rod, a rack to dry your clothes on or a coat rack.
