There are numerous reasons urban families, couples, and individuals across the U.S. are finding themselves living in progressively smaller apartments and houses. Often, it is a conscious decision that is made, often for financial reasons; but if it is not made for financial reasons, then embracing a smaller home is usually done out of necessity. If you find that you have to move to a smaller space, do not fret about having to get rid of things you want to keep - you can maximize your internal storage space or make use of an external storage unit. It Can Be Done There is nothing wrong with living in smaller spaces, of course. If you have yet to see them, you can check out television shows like Tiny House Builders or read an article or two that talk about Hong Kong’s shocking micro apartments that measure only 40 square feet. It can be done. However, downsizing to an extreme requires highly effective utilization of storage space. Maximizing the Storage Areas in Your Home Over time, we all tend to accumulate an abundance of possessions. When the time comes to downsize, people do not always want to get rid of the things that they have worked so hard for their entire life. In order to keep as much as possible, it is imperative to maximize the storage areas that are available in your home. There are thousands of organization helpers that you can take advantage of, from closet organizers to hooks to drawers and shelves, and you can even make your own DIY organizers to better utilize the storage spaces in your new home. Utilizing Vertical Space If you look at how the residents of the Hong Kong “cubicle apartments” live, you will notice that they make use of every inch of vertical space available in their tiny units. That means putting up bunk beds and making use of ceiling-high shelving units. You can also use hooks on the walls to hang items, whether you need to hang pots and pans or the children’s backpacks. We often tell people who get storage units at our facility that they should take advantage of the vertical space in the storage unit – and that is our advice for those who are living in smaller living spaces, as well. By utilizing the vertical space in your home, you will be maximizing your living space tremendously. Get More Storage Space If you just cannot cram everything that you own into your new, smaller home, there is another external option. When people find that they have used up as much storage space as they possibly can where they are living, they often come to us at US Storage Centers and rent a storage unit to house the rest of their belongings. If you feel like you have used every bit of closet and drawer space, every nook and cranny, and all of the vertical space in your home and you still need more space for your things, come visit us at US Storage Centers in Missouri City and we will help you find a storage unit that will suit your needs. American Mini Storage 2604 Farm to Market Road 1092 Missouri City, TX 77459 (832) 224-2765
