In almost any home, one of the biggest complaints of the residents is that there isn’t enough storage space. Even in homes where there is a lot of storage space, if you haven’t efficiently used that space or have taken for granted the space you have, it’s easy to feel like you have less space than you do. But for homes that really are lacking in storage areas, especially for those who have a lot of items they’d like to store, you may need to consider a remodel as a way to get the storage space you need.

To assist you through this process, here are three tips for remodeling your home to maximize storage space. 

Make A Solid Storage Plan

Before you start making any real changes to the layout of your home, you’re first going to want to think about what type of storage you think your home is lacking and what items you’re needing to have stored. The type of things you’re wanting to give a home within your home will have a big impact on how much and what type of storage space you’ll want to include in your remodel.

As you make this plan, try to catalog what you have that needs to be more properly stored. Maybe you have a lot of hunting or outdoor gear and clothing that doesn’t have a good storage space right now. If this is the case, make sure you have large enough areas to fit the clothes you’re wanting to store in addition to safe and secure storage options for things like firearms and fishing poles. 

Think About Form And Function

When you add more storage space within your home without adding more square footage to the space, you’re essentially taking away from your living space to create more areas to house your stuff. And while this might be a reasonable trade-off for you, if you’re wanting to keep the bulk of your living space as it is, you might need to get a little creative with the storage space you bring in.

Luckily, a lot of household items can be altered to allow for a lot of storage space in them. For example, many seating options can have storage underneath them. You can also add storage under beds or other larger items so that those pieces of furniture can have both form and function within your home. 

Look At Ground Level

One area of the home that many people neglect when it comes to storage within the home is toe-kick storage. Especially if you have something large that’s relatively thin, like a lot of kitchenware or craft supplies, using the space underneath your cabinetry can be a great option for you. 

If you’re wanting to remodel your home so that you have more storage areas to take advantage of, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you see some ways in which this can be done.