How To Maximize Space With Vertical Storage Units

Small size of most modern flats and houses is a common problem, but that doesn’t mean you can’t transform your tiny space into a nice and welcoming home. While there is no possible way you can turn a small space into a large one, you can maximize its storage capacity by carefull approach to interior decoration and planning. Amazingly, many homeowners tend to completely ignore the potential of vertical space. Even though using it will require buying and installing some additional storage solutions, the result could be well worth the effort. This guide will help you to maximize space using vertical storage units.

Using vertical storage units in a hallway

Shoe cabinets – if you think all shoe storage cabinets are sturdy but low standing furnutire units , think again. Modern stores will actually offer you tall storage cabinets big enough to store your entire shoe collection; moreover, these units look so stylish they could easily be mistaken for sideboards.

Single door wardrobes  – in a small hallway a tall single door wardrobe can solve two problems at once – it helps you store and organize your coats, hats and shoes (if it includes a shoe rack), while keeping them out of sight, which makes even the smallest hallway look neat and tidy. Consider a unit with mirrored doors – a highly functional solution for a small hallway.

Vertical storage solutions for living rooms

Floating shelves – if your living room is tiny, a big and heavy display stand may look too obtrusive. Fortunately, you can make maximum use of vertical space by mounting floating shelves  — not only can you use them for shocasing your decor elements and memorabilia – you can also arrange them in funky manner and create interesting interior effects. Alternatively, if your ceiling is high enough, you can mount a single horizintal shelf along the full length of one of the walls — apart from looking stylish, this solution maximizes storage capacity. You may decorate it with a set of cute wicker baskets for cozy and homey look.

Tall bookcases – a tall bookcase is another alternative to a display stand, moreover, it can be used as a room divider, if you want to create a home office area in your living room . Also, consider going with corner solutions – such units are very space efficient as they help to leave the center of the room open and uncluttered. Needless to say, such solutions will also work perfectly in a bedroom, or any other room in your household, for that matter.

Other suggestions on using vertical storage units

Wall- mounted cabinets – not only do wall mounted cabinets perform their direct storage function, they are also convenient to use – surely, if your adjust them to your height and make them easy to reach. Such cabinets are simply irreplaceable in a bathroom or kitchen – there are lots of things you need to keep at hand, but out of display.

Kitchens and bathrooms are places where floating shelves also come in handy – in small spaces you have to use every opportunity to increase storage capacity. By the way, solutions as simple as wall hooks can also help maximize space while acting as stylish décor elements.