What to do when you think you have used up every possible area for storage and need some more? Every corner of our home or holiday home (if you happen to own one) is usually consists of extra spaces which we can turn into a storage. Customize those nooks and crannies and see how much more space you can squeeze out of them. Here are some examples:

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What to do when you think you have used up every possible area for storage and need some more?
Every corner of our home or holiday home (if you happen to own one) is usually consists of extra spaces
which we can turn into a storage. Customize those nooks and crannies and see how much more space
you can squeeze out of them. Here are some examples:
Under the Stair. That triangular space under a staircase is the ideal place for shelving and boxes. Make
the boxes and decoration bright and cheerful and you will love putting Knick knacks there. This area can
also be used as an additional bookcase, a place to put winter boots and gear, a clothing rail can provide
additional wardrobe space - even just a few hooks will do the trick.
Hallway and landing areas. Do you have a
hallway or other area at the top of a
landing? These are ideal places where
bookcases can be set up - be they all along a
wall or just a small triangular corner-filler.
Alcoves and other architectural niches. They
provide great opportunities for unusual
sitting and storage solutions. If the view out
a window is appealing, how about a sitting
area with lots of pillows? Keep pillows in
monochrome tones and the area will appear
larger. A well placed mirror will reflect the
view into the interior and thus bring the
outside in. The space below the sitting area
can also be put to good use with containers
on wheels.
Passage areas. If you have an unused passage area from one room to another, consider placing
overhead cupboards to keep office supplies and files out of sight, a trestle table and a chair for an
instant office space. Or how about a little vanity area with a large mirror and some hooks for favorite
jewelry?
Sliding doors and unused doorways provide an ideal place for narrow objects such as DVDs, CDs and
the like. Consider transparent shelving for an unusual effect, especially if the back is open - all items will
seem to float and make for a visual double-take. An unused doorway in a kitchen can be easily fitted out
with some shelves and used as a display case for spices, kitchen gadgets, staples and ingredients that do
not need refrigeration. An added advantage is that you can see everything you have all at once, rather
than having to dig into the back of a deep shelf. Consider also making the sliding door transparent -
keeps out the dust, yet allows that special visual check.
Using up the extra space in your home or holiday home rental property will is certainly a smart way to
decorate. Not only that it provides extra space for your decorations, books and other not-so important
things, but it also gives a unique ambience and serve as a decoration on the area where its located.