You're thinking about organizing your storage room but don't know where to start.
Today, we're going to help you since the storage room is a very useful space at home that, if used correctly, can solve a very recurrent space problem that is often underutilized these days.
Before putting everything you don't need at home in the storage room, think about what you want to put there and how to organize it. This point is essential to know what storage system you should use. It may not be ideal to organize clothes, food, books, gadgets, bicycles or... tools.
Do a thorough cleaning
Consider what you want to keep, what you want to give away or sell, and what you want to throw away. Be practical; if you haven't used it and didn't even know you had it, you probably won't use it again. What do you want to use the storage room for?
If you love sports, the storage room can be a very convenient space to turn into your gym. You can also turn it into a space for DIY projects or a storage corner for seasonal clothes or to get rid of items that aren't necessary every day.
How to organize the storage room?
Any method will help you keep the space clean, tidy, and organized so you won't waste time searching for things:
- Usage
Organize items by usage since the location of an item is essential when you need to use it. - Weight
Place heavier items in an easily accessible place because it won't be comfortable if you need it, but can't access it. - Categories
Use storage cabinets and organize items by shelves. This way, you'll know where they are when you need them without wasting time.
Where to store items in the storage room?
Use boxes, shelves, cabinets and include options to classify. For example:
The cheapest option is boxes. Try to use boxes that are all the same size, and if they are transparent, it's even better, so you can see what's inside quickly.
To take advantage of space, use shelves. Finally, try to have an inventory or label items to know what's in each place and not waste time.