CHROMOHOMES Vol-3, Issue-9 | Page 58

Spaces | storage room Spaces | storage room be a storage genius TIP 1: Add a storage bed More often than not, the bedroom is often the room with the most need for maximum storage but the least amount of space for putting the things away. A storage bed solves this problem at an instance, as it is already equipped with pull out drawers, which uses the hol- low space of the bed to provide with a place to put the stuff away. This does not require any additional piece of furniture, and at the same time makes the room look tidier. TIP 3: Install a desk with storage cubbies If you lack a distinct place to stash away loose stuff, a good desk with multiple compartments is a must. It will solve the dual purpose of providing storage for papers and at the same time can be used a workspace within the house. Put your creative bend at work and be smart about how you organise the less square footage space at your disposal TIP 2: Add a storage bed More often than not, the bedroom is often the room with the most need for maximum stor- age but the least amount of space for putting the things away. A storage bed solves this problem at an instance, as it is already equipped with pull out draw- ers, which uses the hollow space of the bed to provide with a place to put the stuff away. This does not require any additional piece of furniture, and at the same time makes the room look tidier. TIP 5: Adjust- able wall mounted shelves TIP 8: Storage under the stairs TIP 7: Revamping the staircase The stairs are that part of a house which has been used in the most clichéd way. The space inside the staircase is one of the most unused spaces, so why not put it to some use by turning your stairs into hidden storage? The space under the staircase is the most isolated place in any house. Using the quirky side of your personality, you can easily put it to use. Why use just the stairs as a hidden storage, when the whole space under the staircase can be put to use? There is more than just adding drawers to it, asit can be used as a small desk space, seating space or can even be converted into a small toilet or a store room. There is no easier way to add abun- dant, accessible storage than with wall mounted shelving, made with adjustable brackets. This type of easy-to- install system is ideal for any room in the house. TIP 10 Include reflection TIP4: Use the multi- functional ottoman The ottoman has many uses, serv- ing as extra seating, a footrest, or even as a bar stool. Versions of ot- tomans with under lid storage are the perfect place to stash blankets or store books. 58 chromohomes w november 2018 TIP 9: Add a fold-up table A folding table is the most convenient piece of furniture, ideal for a small house. While it can come handy while facing a dearth of space, it can also be easily folded as per convenience. - If you have absolutely no way to put the above mentioned tips to your use, then creating the illusion of storage is the key for you. Full length mirrors and reflections give the impres- sion of larger areas and your house looks bigger than it actually is. TIP 6: Nesting tables Having less square footage at your disposal doesn’t mean that you necessarily have to make do with less. All you need to do is, put your creative bend at work and be smart about how you organise the available space. By going into the “stor- age genius” mode, many tiny homes can have as much usable storage area as places with larger space. There is nothing stoic or boring about the nesting tables. Designed with mobility in mind, they can be arranged in an endless variety of functional and stylish configura- tions. They are the multi tasking tables that can the living room or family room clutter in style. november 2018 w chromohomes 59