When used to its full potential, an attic provides a valuable space for organization, storage, and recreation. Just a few creative storage ideas can turn an empty, unfinished room into an efficient area you’ll want to spend more time in. Here a few ways to transform the room.

How to Make Your Attic Neat & Useful

1. Install Shelves

Shelving units come in a wide range of lengths and sizes, making them perfect for oddly shaped spaces. Take advantage of open wall space throughout the room. Store-bought shelves are helpful in a pinch, but if you truly want to make the most of the square footage, invest in custom shelving to fit your walls precisely and improve the aesthetic appeal of the room.

2. Set Up a Workstation

Some hobbies, such as painting and model-building, take up a significant amount of square footage. You shouldn’t have to limit your pursuits or lose valuable living space because of this.

Keep your crafts in the attic. This will free up space in the rest of the house and give you a designated spot to be productive. Set up a desk against a window for natural light.

3. Build an Extra Closet

Don’t have space in your bedroom for that walk-in closet you’ve always wanted? The attic might be the ideal place for one.

Closet rods, shelving, drawers, island dressers, and seating transform a bare attic into a luxury feature. You can store any clothing, shoes, and accessories that don’t fit downstairs or use it to move around seasonal clothing.

4. Use Organizer Units

If your attic has a lot of open, empty space, divide the room with a cube organizer. When placed along the staircase or ladder leading up to the room, cubbies create faux walls for privacy. This simple storage idea is especially useful if you use your attic as a guest bedroom or crafting area.

5. Color-Code Bins & Baskets

The primary purpose of bins, baskets, and boxes may be storage, but that doesn’t mean they don’t contribute to decor.

Choose a color scheme, such as complementary or monochromatic shades, and pick up storage containers in those colors. These will help you categorize, separate, and organize your belongings, and also inject some color into the room.

If you need more storage ideas for your attic, get in touch with Get Organized. With over 35 years of experience designing and installing custom closets, these experts have helped countless homeowners in Rochester, NY, and all surrounding counties make the most of their living spaces. They also assist with organization to increase aesthetic appeal. For more information about the services they offer, visit their website. Call (585) 223-3646 to schedule a consultation.