Tall bookshelves offer a lot of storage while only taking up a small amount of floor space.
When you’re living in an apartment, it can get cramped fast if you’re not careful. Large furniture comes with a large footprint, and that can swallow up a small space. Luckily, there are some tricks that can help renters in small spaces maximize floor space and make even the smallest apartment feel bigger than it is.
Invest in Clever Furniture
If you need a piece of large furniture such as a bed or dining table, make it a point to find pieces that work in more than one way. You can maximize floor space with a murphy bed, and make it work double-time by having a desk fold out from it when it’s folded up. Another great option is a loft bed, which utilizes vertical space and creates an area for a desk or sitting area beneath it. One of the simplest options for a multi-purpose bed is buying one with storage drawers, or just adding storage bins underneath. If you need a dining table, get one with a leaf. If you need a couch, invest in something modular that can be moved around to adapt to your needs. When living in a small space, it’s important to consider the functionality of every furniture piece. The more functions it can accomplish, the more it will maximize floor space.
Go Vertical
Going vertical is one of the oldest tricks in the book to maximize floor space, but there’s more than one way to do it. With limited floor space, it’s important to save as much as possible, which is why going vertical is considered one of the best methods to maximize floor space. One way to go vertical is to hang items and shelves on the walls. While effective, this is not always a viable option for renters, so make sure you know your landlord’s policy before busting out the hammer and nails. If an excess number of holes in the wall isn’t an option, go for tall bookcases – the taller, the better. A tall bookcase opens up a lot of storage and display space while asking for very little floor space in return.
Rent a Storage Unit
When all else fails, you can maximize floor space by renting a storage unit. Renting a storage unit should be reserved for items that, for whatever reason, cannot be discarded but also cannot fit in your apartment. Be mindful of what ends up in your storage unit – don’t pay to host items you’re just going to toss out later. A storage unit should be a last resort, but in some cases it’s necessary.
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