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A small home can certainly be a challenge. Whether you’re living in a small house, apartment, or manufactured home, you know you’ll have to get creative with your storage and finding spaces for your belongings. This is even truer in homes that don’t include extra storage space, a basement, an attic, a garage or shed, or even closet space! If you have limited cabinet space, the challenge is even greater still.

The good news is these situations are fantastic for exercising your creativity and problem-solving skills. Unfortunately, starting out can be quite overwhelming and leave you scratching your head and feeling hopeless. Don’t give up yet, because we have been there too and we are happy to tell you that there are options and solutions to your storage needs and optimizing your small space!

• Some Furniture Doubles As Storage!

When you’re dealing with limited space, the trick is to optimize every available surface for your belongings. That said, the furniture you choose can make or break your ability to use your space wisely. For instance, you could certainly use something as simple as a coffee table to set your TV on, but many entertainment centers come with cabinets, drawers, and shelving that your options are almost endless! A TV stand that boasts a “roof” or shelf above where the TV sits can be your best friend when you have collections, knick-knacks, or photos to display.

Even better, a unit that also has shelving or cabinets on either side of the TV shelf can double your space effortlessly! Some TV stands even have drawers where you can stow papers, mail, remotes, movies, and more. Many bed frames also come with storage options; headboards with built-in bookshelves can store nearly anything, and there is usually a flat surface on top where you can place whatever you need. There are also frames that feature drawers underneath the mattress, where you can keep sheets, photo albums, important documents, and off-season clothing. Tables with shelves underneath, lamps with shelf space, and so many other furniture pieces include extra storage nowadays!

• Vertical Storage Is Your Best Friend

When you’re low on storage spots, the best thing you can do is build up! There are dozens of shelving options out there, and shelf space is invaluable when you’re low on space in general. Whether you’re looking for a spot for your novels, cookbooks, figurines, photos, files, or anything else you can imagine, shelf space can definitely suit your needs.

• Kitchen Storage

Pot and pan racks may seem like something you’ll only find in the most gourmet kitchens, but the fact is there are tons of options in every price range for extra kitchen storage. You can use shelves as a spot to store spices, glasses, utensils (just set a cup on the shelf to hold these!), cooking and baking staples, and more. You can also purchase items that expand the usability of your existing cabinet space, adding multiple tiers to your shelves that you can use to better store your dishes. Pan, lid, and baking sheet organizers are also on the market to make the most of the little space you have.

• Maximize Your Closet Space

There are many affordable and efficient closet organizers for sale today. Sure, you can stack boxes beneath your coats and blouses, but generally speaking, an organized space can store much more. Cube storage can help store shoes, bags, purses, and anything else you want to keep in your closet but can’t find room for. You can also purchase closet components like additional rods and shelves that can help maximize the storage space in your closet so that every vertical inch is used.

Your closet is truly an untapped resource that you can use to stow far more than what you wear! Don’t overlook this vastly important and underrated space! There are dozens upon dozens of ways that you can make your homework for you no matter how small it is and how lacking it is in storage solutions. All you need to do is be creative and find the right pieces to make the best fit, by starting at your favorite local furniture store Lake Park today!