Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Add Some Storage Space To Your Home

By Sam Kinsley


You can add storage to your rooms by simply recycling old shoe boxes. Take some left over wallpaper or fabric in various prints and cover your shoe boxes in a pleasing design. This can be a great way to add some drama to your rooms, as well as a nice storage solution.

Don't overlook the addition of storage space to your new or existing home. Most homes are substantially lacking in storage space. Add built in bookshelves to the living room or dining room. Turn a broom closet near the kitchen into a food pantry. Small changes and additions will really add up.

Hiring a professional organizer for a home storage makeover, can do wonders for your home's look. Most of us have catch all areas throughout the house, where items tend to go to die. We all have areas that we look at and say that we'll straighten it out tomorrow. A professional organizer can suggest changes you can make to avoid these problem areas and make your home more efficient.

Not every home improvement project has to be a major overhaul or a major expense; there are a number of quick and easy updates you can make at a reasonable cost to add value and appeal to your home. Start with paint. Paint your walls, your cabinets, your trim or your doors. You can even paint your stove or floor tiles with specialty paint designed for that purpose. Increase storage space by installing closet or pantry organizers. Replace boring kitchen cabinet knobs with ones that are unique and decorative. While you're at it, do the same with your plain white wall plates. Enhance your new paint job with fresh, bright curtains and sheers. Rent a floor buffer, and buff and wax your hardwood floors. A little cash and a dash of creativity can result in some dramatic changes.

Instead of choosing a pre-made coffee table, choose something unique. Old luggage or an old chest can actually make a great storage bin as well as a one of a kind coffee table. Throw your magazines, books and accessories on top to give your coffee table definition. You can go as far as adding a tablecloth and teacups to give it a country look.




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