Innovative ways to free up space in a busy home
With the TV schedules seemingly full of programmes telling us to de-clutter our lives, the reality is, finding room for all those essentials a modern family can't live without isn't always so easy.
You don't need to go to extremes to de-clutter your home.
Simply looking at the room layout and existing space in your home will reveal how inefficient many of us are at creating enough storage.
Start by making a list of every potential storage space as you walk around your home.
Focus on identifying all those nooks and crannies that are either not used at all or have become repositories for piles of clutter.
Using existing wall space is one way to begin.
You'd be surprised how much space can be found to store books, CDs, DVDs and ornaments simply by adding wall-mounted shelving.
What's more, elevated shelving doesn't take up any floor space, and also adds visual appeal and a cosiness to a room.
More people than ever are opting for built-in storage solutions for a more streamlined and altogether tidier approach to organising our possessions.
Fitted bedroom interiors allow you to maximise storage space for all your clothes while maintaining a clean, and clutter-free modern style.
This is a great solution for putting some order back into your kids' bedroom too, with options for plenty of sliding door wardrobe space in addition to shelving and built-in desk space.
Maximise the space you have
Even those awkward spaces around your home have potential to become attractive and indispensable storage solutions.
The most obvious is the space under a staircase, which could be fitted with sliding door cupboards that keep all that everyday clutter such as coats and shoes safely behind a clean and modern facade.
Some rooms may also have alcoves, created by the presence of a chimney breast, for example.
This can easily be incorporated into one fitted wardrobe, and will transform the appearance of a room without breaking the bank.
