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Moe4572
Moe4572 Posts: 1,428 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
So, I am finally moving out of my parents home-went there after the divorce, and then I stayed to help them financially, and now I am going :)

I looked at my new apt yesterday (my gf has dozens of rentals, and this is the one that is availabe and the right price), and it is small but perfect for one person, but looking for tips on how to maximize small spaces?

TIA for any tips :)

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  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    Congrats & good luck!
    Ikea is a great place to go for storage solutions. There's one in New Haven.
  • La_Amazona
    La_Amazona Posts: 4,855 Member
    I'm not sure but I'll be doing that in a month or so.

    CONGRATS!!!! Happy day!
  • Learning2LuvLindsay
    Learning2LuvLindsay Posts: 1,142 Member
    Do you have an Ikea near you? They have great stuff for small spaces at decent prices. Also, they have setup displays that can give you ideas if you dont want to buy new stuff.
  • usedasbrandnew
    usedasbrandnew Posts: 300 Member
    Furniture that doubles as storage! And shelves! That's all I've got. :ohwell:
  • DMZ_1
    DMZ_1 Posts: 2,889 Member
    This was a buzzy video on YouTube a couple years ago.

    A woman living in a 90 square foot apartment-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZSdrtEqcHU
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    I rent a mini-storage to keep some of my stuff (seasonal, motorcycle, and anything else I don't use frequently).
  • Katefab26
    Katefab26 Posts: 865
    Furniture that doubles as storage! And shelves! That's all I've got. :ohwell:

    Good one! Also, try not to interrupt the "flow" of a room. Don't use oversized furniture, as it will just make the space even smaller...
  • Moe4572
    Moe4572 Posts: 1,428 Member
    I rent a mini-storage to keep some of my stuff (seasonal, motorcycle, and anything else I don't use frequently).

    Most of my stuff is in storage now, but I am trying to eliminate that completely...not sure that will work .........we shall see
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    Definitely make use of wall space and the back of closet doors. I've even added modular shelving inside my kitchen and bathroom cabinets so that my countertops aren't cluttered. I hate that.
  • Nerple
    Nerple Posts: 1,291 Member
    I just got rid of the vast majority of my crap when I had to move home several years ago after being laid off. About once every two weeks when I was unemployed I went through all of my stuff and tossed anything almost all of it.
  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,831 Member
    My suggestions were already mentioned, but I just wanted to say CONGRATS on your move!
  • Natx83
    Natx83 Posts: 1,298 Member
    Mirrors maybe. Large ones. Give the illusion of more space. But yeah I recntly bought some cube looking storage units, they are awesome with the draws big enough for pairs of shoes etc near the front door. Just keep things less cluttered I guess :)
  • castadiva
    castadiva Posts: 2,016 Member
    Think creatively about storage, and use things that work rather than something that says it's 'designed' for the purpose you have in mind - I bought over-door, multi-tier towel rails to hang my sweaters, tops and scarves on - saves on shelf space, and makes use of an otherwise 'dead' area. I also used 10kg Fed Ex boxes to store books and papers, stacked them in a shape, and covered them with a cloth to make a 'table' and storage combined (also works with stackable crates). Multi-bar vertical trouser hangers are your friends for skirts, trousers, jeans etc. In fact, vertical storage is almost always a good thing - takes up less floor space. Definitely mirrors to create the illusion of more space and add light, and don't go too miniature with decorations - one large or medium-sized item/design will look a lot less cluttered than lots of small things. Congratulations!
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