Ingenious Tips For Utilizing Space In Small Apartments, So That A Family Of Five Or Six Can Stay Clean And Fresh
The current housing prices really put a lot of pressure on people. The money you have worked so hard to save may only be enough to buy a tiny house of a few dozen square meters, but it has to bear all the living needs of a family of several people. The more things you buy, the more things you buy, but the space is only that small. , no matter how you place it, it looks crowded and messy, and it makes you feel bored when you come home every day. In fact, the key to solving this problem lies in the change of thinking. Remembering the two words "increase revenue" and "saving expenditure" can help you manage your small family in an orderly manner.
The so-called "spending" does not mean that you have to live through those difficult days, but that you implement refined management of items to reduce unnecessary accumulation and waste. As for "open source", that means using all possible means to tap into the overlooked potential spaces in your home. If we take a two-pronged approach, even a small house of 50 to 60 square meters can feel spacious, fresh and full of life. Next, I will combine some practical methods to tell you how to operate it.
Living room: a visually refreshing core area
The facade of the home is the living room, and the area where family members spend most of their time is also the living room. Keeping it clean, tidy, spacious and open can greatly improve the comfort of living. The trick lies in classified storage and storage methods used to hide items. For example, items commonly used in the living room, such as remote controls, snacks, medicines, stationery, etc., use different storage boxes to distinguish the categories, label them, and store them uniformly in the drawers of the TV cabinet. Items that are rarely used, such as spare light bulbs, tools, souvenirs, etc., should be "hidden" as much as possible. They can be placed high in a cabinet with doors or stored in the storage space at the bottom of the sofa. In this way, the countertop is released, the ground is also released, and the activity space naturally becomes larger.
Entrance: squeeze out every inch of space
Although the entrance area is not large, it is a pretty good place with great storage potential. Utilize the space other than the conventional shoe cabinet and plan and design it in an all-round way. In the internal space of the shoe cabinet, you can try to place children's shoes in an inclined manner, or use shoe racks to overlap each other, so that nearly twice the number of shoes can be placed in the same size space. Don’t forget to attach a few hooks or hanging baskets on the inside of the shoe cabinet door to hang keys, masks, umbrellas and other items that you will use when going out, which is convenient and space-saving. If there is free space on the wall behind the door, install a thin hook rack or a perforated board to hang coats or bags, and the entrance will immediately become tidy and efficient.
Kitchen countertops: The key to tidiness is “empty”
A kitchen that looks clean, tidy and neat is probably due to the small number of things placed on the countertop. Trying to make the countertop appear "empty" as much as possible is a unique way to make the kitchen appear larger. Small household appliances that are frequently used, such as kettles and coffee machines, can be placed on a shelf with a multi-layer structure and expanded in the longitudinal direction to save space on the plane. Don’t waste the space under the sink. Use storage boxes with completely uniform specifications to store detergents, spare rags and other items. Label them so that people can see them clearly at a glance. You can install a special storage rack behind the door of the sink cabinet. This rack is used to place lighter items such as plastic wrap, garbage bags, etc., so that you can instantly open up a new storage area. Condiments and tableware should be stored in drawers as much as possible and organized using separate boxes. Pull them out when in use and push them in when not in use, so that the countertop can always remain fresh and refreshing.
Bathroom: Ask for area from three-dimensional space
The master of storage in the bathroom must be a mirror cabinet. It perfectly combines mirror and storage functions. There is a layered space in the cabinet, which can be used to place skin care products and toiletries. In addition, many mirror cabinets are now designed with hooks or shelves on the back of the mirror, which are suitable for hanging necklaces, bracelets and other small jewelry, making it extremely convenient to look in the mirror and match jewelry. If there is a narrow gap next to the toilet or washing machine, you can easily store roll paper, towels, laundry detergent, etc. by inserting a gap storage cabinet. The wall is also a good item. Install a few shelves without drilling holes and use them to store shower gel and shampoo, so that the basin area can be freed up.
Wardrobe: Management by Season
Clothes are big items that take up a lot of space. If you manage them properly, you can save a lot of space. The most effective way is to build a seasonal flow system. Hang clothes that are frequently worn in the season on hangers and place them in a convenient place for selection. After out-of-season clothes are washed and dried, use a vacuum compression bag to remove the air. Their volume will shrink many times, and then be stored in a box under the bed or on top of the wardrobe. Underwear, socks, sweaters, etc. that are not suitable for hanging should be sorted and folded in fabric storage boxes. Keep in mind the principle of "hide and reveal", expose commonly used items so that they can be easily accessed, and hide items that are not commonly used to maintain visual tidiness.
Planning and Tools: Get twice the result with half the effort
Last but not least, before you start organizing, spend some time making a plan. Think about your family's daily living habits, what kind of items are often used, and what kind of items are not used every half a year. Then, plan and set up a fixed and exclusive "storage place" for each type of item. If you want to do your job well, you must first have good tools. Some easy-to-use and convenient storage tools can give you a lot of help, such as label machines, storage boxes of various sizes, telescopic rods, drawer dividers, etc. They don't require much investment, but they can make your storage system last longer and be more efficient.
In fact, just because the house area is small does not mean that the quality of life has to be reduced. On the contrary, by carefully "increasing revenue" and "reducing expenditure", we can not only gain a clean, tidy and organized home, but also cultivate a life attitude that values things and identifies needs. Throw away those items that "may be useful" but have never been used, and explore every neglected corner of your home; you will find that a small home can be more spacious and comfortable.
