Moving into your first student apartment can be an exciting experience. You finally have some independence and a space to call your own. However, if your residence is small, you may wonder what you’ll do with all your belongings. Here are a few tips for storing stuff in a small space.

How to Store Your Items in a Student Apartment

1. Purchase Furniture With Hidden Storage

Do you need to buy new furniture for a student apartment? If so, select pieces that come with hidden storage capacity, such as ottomans and bedside benches. You can easily pack them with blankets and books or extra sets of towels.

2. Place Baskets on Top of Your Cabinets

When you’re running short on space in a student apartment, take advantage of cabinet tops. The space above kitchen and bathroom cabinets can be used to store all sorts of extras, such as off-season clothing and books. With baskets, you can keep your stuff out of sight and organized. All you need is a step stool.

3. Store Your Bike on a Wall Rack

If you have a bike to get around campus, you need to store it. Fortunately, you can store your bike off the ground by using a wall-mounted rack. When you loft your bike off the ground, you’ll free up floor space and keep it safe and dry. 

4. Take Advantage of the Backs of Doors

Don’t overlook the storage potential of the insides of closet and cabinet doors. If you hang an over-the-door organizer for shoes on the inside of your bedroom closet, for example, you’ll have more room inside for belts, ties, clothing, towels, and bed linens.

If you’re looking to rent a student apartment in Lexington, KY, Limestone Square may be the right place for you. Located across the street from the University of Kentucky’s medical center, this apartment complex has one- and three-bedroom layouts. All units are equipped with air conditioning, microwaves, balconies, and other desirable amenities. Maintenance is available 24 hours a day. For more information about rental availability, call (859) 254-0101, or visit their website to view property listings.