If your decision to downsize has caused you to move into a smaller house or apartment, you now have to figure out where to put everything. Rather than feeling cramped and frustrated all the time, get creative with your storage solutions. From storage units to wall-mounted shelves, there are a number of great ways you can maximize your space. 

Storage Units & More: How to Maximize Space in a Small Home

1. Work With the Walls & Other Vertical Spaces

Add wall-mounted storage cabinets and shelves to clear the floor of clutter. Use them in every room if you want to save space, such as adding shelving to the kitchen for spices and cookware or building a corner bookshelf for your reading material. Make use of other vertical spaces as well, such as designing staircases with built-in drawers and adding hooks to the inside of every closet door.

2.Invest in Double-Duty & Foldable Furniture

Purchase furniture that doubles as storage space, such as a filing cabinet end table or a sizable wicker basket with a glass or wood top as a coffee table. Foldable, stackable furniture is another great small space solution, such as a futon, which functions as a bed and sofa. Other ideas include Murphy beds, convertible ottomans, pull-out couches, and beds with built-in dresser drawers.

3. Rent a Quality Storage Unit

Rent a storage unit if you still have items you do not know what to do with, such as seasonal clothing and sporting equipment. Self-storage units come in a range of sizes so you can choose exactly what you need, such as a small unit for winter clothes and sensitive documents or a large unit for lawn furniture and a ride-on mower. You will likely be amazed at how much more space you have once you fill your storage unit!

Work with the friendly, experienced team at West Side Storage & Truck Rental in Cincinnati, OH, to create space in your small home or apartment via clean, quality self-storage units. Affordable rates, 24-hour state-of-the-art security, and routine inspections are company cornerstones, with climate-controlled and ventilated units also available for your convenience. Call (513) 451-6474 today to reserve your unit, or visit the website or Google+ page for more information.