{"id":3067,"date":"2016-02-16T13:00:31","date_gmt":"2016-02-16T18:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/?p=3067"},"modified":"2016-02-16T13:01:26","modified_gmt":"2016-02-16T18:01:26","slug":"5-hidden-apartment-storage-spots-youre-not-using-to-their-full-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/5-hidden-apartment-storage-spots-youre-not-using-to-their-full-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hidden Apartment Storage Spots You\u2019re Not Using to Their Full Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"

After weeks of searching, you’ve found the perfect New York City apartment<\/a>. It boasts plenty of natural light, an open floor plan, and easy access to your favorite city resources. There\u2019s just one problem: the apartment lacks storage space. But you don\u2019t need to look for another place or part with your treasured belongings if you know all the best hidden storage spots. Here are five hidden apartment storage spots you can use even in the smallest of apartments.<\/p>\n

Get Creative with Furniture<\/h2>\n

Coffee tables, couches, and beds may be essential furniture, but they also occupy a significant amount of space. Make the most of your large furniture by utilizing it as extra storage. Use vintage luggage to create stylish coffee tables, nightstands, and side tables that offer hidden storage space. Store seasonal clothing, pillows, and blankets in shallow bins and baskets under your bed. Depending on the amount of space under your couch, you can store folding tables and chairs, board games, and other similarly sized items. Your bedframe may also include built-in storage to discreetly store your clothing.<\/p>\n

Go Vertical<\/h2>\n

Many people forget to make the most of the most obvious open space<\/a> in a small apartment: their walls.\u00a0To avoid cluttering a room, add floating shelves high on the wall above couches, beds, doors, tables,\u00a0bathroom sinks, and desks to store books, candles, decor, and even small kitchenware. For extra\u00a0security, use shelves with lips, which will help prevent items from falling off. Store a short folding ladder\u00a0underneath a couch or bed to use when you need to access items stored on higher shelves.<\/p>\n

Stack Storage on Top of Storage<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t neglect the small nooks and crannies above spaces you\u2019re already using for storage, such as\u00a0kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, and bookcases. Place vases or other infrequently used items on\u00a0top of these storage areas, or use baskets and bins to store small miscellaneous items without making\u00a0the area look messy or overcrowded. To save floor and rod space, stack storage drawers or baskets on\u00a0top of dressers to store belts, accessories, shoes, or other clothing items. If you have room above your\u00a0toilet, install a space saver with cabinets or shelving.<\/p>\n

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