{"id":3067,"date":"2016-02-16T13:00:31","date_gmt":"2016-02-16T18:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/?p=3067"},"modified":"2016-02-16T13:01:26","modified_gmt":"2016-02-16T18:01:26","slug":"5-hidden-apartment-storage-spots-youre-not-using-to-their-full-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/5-hidden-apartment-storage-spots-youre-not-using-to-their-full-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hidden Apartment Storage Spots You\u2019re Not Using to Their Full Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019re moving apartments and you found the perfect new place \u2014 plenty of natural light, an open\u00a0floor plan, and easy access to your favorite city resources. There\u2019s just one problem: the apartment lacks\u00a0storage space. But you don\u2019t need to look for another place or part with your treasured belongings if\u00a0you know all the best hidden storage spots. Here are five storage hacks you can use even in the smallest\u00a0of apartments.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Get Creative with Furniture<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Coffee tables, couches, and beds may be necessary furniture, but they also take up a lot of space. Make\u00a0the most of your large furniture by making it double as storage. Use <a href=\"http:\/\/www.decoist.com\/2013-09-06\/diy-suitcase-furniture-ideas\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">vintage luggage<\/a> to create stylish\u00a0coffee tables, nightstands, and side tables that offer hidden storage space. Store seasonal clothing or\u00a0pillows and blankets in shallow bins and baskets under your bed. Depending on the amount of space\u00a0under your couch, you can store folding tables and chairs, board games, and other similarly sized items.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Go Vertical<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Many people forget to make the most of the most obvious <a href=\"http:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/6-clever-hacks-for-making-your-apartment-look-larger\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">open space<\/a> in a small apartment: their walls.\u00a0To avoid cluttering a room, add floating shelves high on the wall above couches, beds, doors, tables,\u00a0bathroom sinks, and desks to store books, candles, decor, and even small kitchenware. For extra\u00a0security, use shelves with lips, which will help prevent items from falling off. Store a short folding ladder\u00a0underneath a couch or bed to use when you need to access items stored on higher shelves.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Stack Storage on Top of Storage<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t neglect the small nooks and crannies above spaces you\u2019re already using for storage, such as\u00a0kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, and bookcases. Place vases or other infrequently used items on\u00a0top of these storage areas, or use baskets and bins to store small miscellaneous items without making\u00a0the area look messy or overcrowded. To save floor and rod space, stack storage drawers or baskets on\u00a0top of dressers to store belts, accessories, shoes, or other clothing items. If you have room above your\u00a0toilet, install a space saver with cabinets or shelving.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Maximize Hooks<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hooks are an apartment resident\u2019s best friend. Add <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2015\/01\/21\/wall-hook-ideas-besides-hanging-coat_n_6487328.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">wall hooks<\/a> on the backs of doors, to the sides of\u00a0bookcases, and in closets to hang jackets, belts, towels, bathrobes, hair dryers, and other items that\u00a0would otherwise take up too much drawer or shelf space. In the kitchen, use wall hooks to hang pots\u00a0and pans, and use adhesive hooks on the insides of kitchen cabinets for small items, such as measuring\u00a0spoons. In the bathroom, use hooks on the side of a vanity to hang hair dryers or other bulky items.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Strategically Organize Your Closet<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Small closet? Not a problem if you use it to its full potential. You can easily triple your storage space with\u00a0a few organizers. If your closet has shelves, use dividers to store clothing more efficiently, and install\u00a0under-shelf baskets to double your shelf space. For closets without shelving, add additional hanging rods\u00a0perpendicular to one another to double or triple your hanging space. Don\u2019t forget to stack shoes on a\u00a0shoe rack so you have more open floor space for other items, such as storage bins, an ironing board, or a\u00a0vacuum.<\/p>\n<p>By being smart about how you store your belongings, you can move into the apartment of your dreams\u00a0without worrying about where everything will fit. The better you get at storing items, the more hidden\u00a0spots you\u2019ll discover!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Jonathan Deesing is an organization specialist with Movearoo, where he spends way too much time finding new uses for Ikea furniture. You can check out more of his tips on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.movearoo.com\/blog\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Movearoo blog<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019re moving apartments and you found the perfect new place \u2014 plenty of natural light, an open\u00a0floor plan, and easy access to your favorite city resources. There\u2019s just one problem: the apartment lacks\u00a0storage space. 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