Good things come in small packages, and this includes apartments. But while they might be cozy and cute, they’re not exactly roomy. The lack of storage space often requires creativity on the part of the tenant and a little thinking outside the literal box. Fortunately, several storage hacks are perfect for apartments. Consider trying the following to make your square feet even more fabulous:  

Get Flexible

Flexible storage is exactly what it sounds like: storage with a lot of give. It includes woven baskets and bins made with malleable materials that can hold bulky items. If you need a place to store your comforters, blankets, sweaters, and winter jackets, focus on the flex.  

Make Use of Your Wall Space

Walls might be the typical place to hang a family portrait or a prized jersey signed by Peyton Manning, but your walls can also be used for storage. Hooks and shelves allow you to store backpacks, jewelry boxes, and pickleball gear. Pegboards are also helpful; hang one in the kitchen to store your pots and pans. 

Get Creative with Window Sills

Window sills are shelves with a view. They’re a valuable place to put perfume or lotion bottles, stuffed animals, and plants. Window sills attract sunshine, so don’t use them as display spots for anything that can’t take the heat. If you plant your plant on your living room sill, make sure that type of plant thrives in a lot of direct sunshine. 

Invest in Slim Cabinets

Slim cabinets are thin, portable, and easy to store anywhere. While they have some limitations and can’t hold large or wide items, they store all sorts of clutter. You might be surprised by how much you can hide inside, from makeup and toiletries to sports trophies, nicknacks, and charging stations.  

Opt for Multi-Functional Seating

Multifunctional seating includes chairs and benches with hidden talents (otherwise known as hidden compartments). This type of furniture can store various items, such as shoes, sporting equipment, afghans, dog toys, and computers while providing a place for friends and family to sit. 

There are several ways to maximize your apartment space, from wall-to-wall opportunities to window sill possibilities. Try one of the above hacks and discover your knack for organization.  

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