Happy living is less about how much living space you have but more about how well you utilise it! When clutter and disorganisation can make even larger flats messy, you can imagine what it can do to small homes. It’s no problem if your small is a little compact. All you need is smart planning and customised storage options to turn it into an incredible home.
Pro tip: Do not make the entire home into a storage place. Maximise the space you’re already using and let the house look uncluttered and sophisticated.
12 Awesome Space Saving Custom Storage Ideas for a Mumbai Home
Here are some custom storage solutions to make your life in a space-crunched city like Mumbai exciting and happy and yes, make your neighbours ponder with envy!
Space Saving Tips #1: Go floor to ceiling
Be it wardrobes, kitchen shelves or any other storage you are planning, build one that starts from the floor and touches the ceiling and leaves no space unutilised. Use sliding doors on your wardrobes to enjoy the full available space. Design it wisely with internal fittings and smart shelves to make it more viable.
Your kitchen is also a perfect place to have floor-to-ceiling cabinets. Plan a design which can integrate your appliances, utensils, plates, jars, etc. Make use of the doors and corners for storage.
Floor-to-ceiling storage options will ensure a flow in the room and create the illusion of space in addition to giving you ample storage in the limited space.
Space Saving Tips #2: Your bed can play multiple roles
In a space-starved apartment, furniture pieces should play more than one role. Though you will find storage beds in every showroom, it is best to build a bed as per the space you have, rather than buying a ready-made one. Design an attractive bed with multiple shelves under it to accommodate different items including extra linen, bed covers and sheets, cushions and more.
Add to it a functional headboard with a few shelves where you can display décor items or books. If you can include a couple of pull-out shelves as well, you have the perfect bedroom devoid of clutter, but with a place for every item you own!
Space Saving Tips #3: A seat by the window
Window seats are back by popular demand as many homes, large or small, have at least one window seat in their homes. Window seats look good in all rooms, be it the living room, the bedroom, kid’s room or even the kitchen. Window seats with storage areas underneath are just right for small homes. It could serve as your bookshelf, a place for old newspapers or your shoes. Add a cosy cushion, a few pillows, and it can be your favourite nook in the home.
Space Saving Tips #4: Open and closed shelves
Surround your sofa, bed or TV with attractive built-in shelves to make the room more appealing. Mix it up with open and closed shelves to make it more functional.
Space Saving Tips #5: Shelves with varying depths are ideal choices
What is custom storage if not purposeful? Having ideal spaces for things as per the size will help you store things without hassle. When you build shelves, ensure they have a variety of depths so you can store different items more conveniently.
Space Saving Tips #6: Coffee tables with double duty
Multi-functional coffee tables in innovative designs are trending. Look for designs with extra storage space for books, newspapers, remotes, stationeries, phones, etc. A few examples are two-tiered coffee tables, the ones with built-in seating, a coffee table that has shelves, and so on.
Space Saving Tips #7: If there can be a false ceiling, why not a false floor?
Though you can try false flooring in most flats, they would look better in rooms with tall ceilings. Install a false floor with in-built storage for a super pretty look and ample storage space. You will have more space to stash all your things and still keep the area uncluttered and clean.
Space Saving Tips #8: Utilise dead spaces
If you look around, you will find umpteen vacant spaces craving your attention, especially in the bathroom, toilet, and kitchen.
For example, you can use the end side of kitchen cabinets for hanging things with the help of adhesive hooks. Place a sleek pull-out pantry cabinet with wheels between two cabinets and you have a great storage solution!
In the bathroom, a storage unit behind the bathtub, a shelf above the door, a mirror shelf, etc., are some ideas which can optimise space utilisation.
Similarly, build a rack over the toilet or a sleek cabinet beside the toilet to ensure no space goes wasted. And you have a clutter-free toilet!
Space Saving Tips #9: Note the nooks
More often than not, precious space is wasted when we neglect the corners. You can build a small shelf, open or closed, in far off nooks or corners, and ensure more storage space. If space allows, you can also try to design a cosy reading or relaxation corner via a small storage bed.
Space Saving Tips #10: When in doubt, look upward
Well, God does help in unforeseen circumstances, but in small spaces, all you have to do is look above for unique and innovative storage ideas. If you are living in a home with high ceiling, you can even build a loft and use it as a library space! Shelves above the door or near the ceiling free your floor space.
Space Saving Tips #11: Why leave the doors alone?
Customise the inner side of the doors as per the purpose. You can use the kitchen cabinet doors to store spice jars while the inner side of your wardrobe can be customised to store jewellery, bags, stoles, etc.
Space Saving Tips #12: Bunk beds can be super cool for adults
What’s a better way to save space than bunk beds? Not just children, bunk beds are loved by adults too. Ensure there are built-in storage, cool drawers, and extra shelving to convert your small apartment into a cosy home.
Small spaces are popular with homeowners now. Smartly designed studio flats or 2BHKs can lure anyone looking for a budget-friendly option. Custom storage helps as it is built as per the available space and keeps the home clutter-free. Make the best use of wall shelves because lesser items on the floor, cleaner your home will look. Think of innovative and smart shelves and cabinets that can contract and expand serve many roles. Add some colour and design, and you will have your dream home in no time!
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