An unlimited storage space is what dreams are made of, is it not? Unfortunately for many of us, that dream is a long shot because of our limited or small living situations. Especially for those of us living in a 2 BHK apartment, you don’t need us to spill out that it comes with its own set of limitations in matters of space and storage.
In some cases, you may even need to take the guidance of experts like home interior designers to help you find smart storage solutions in your living space. But don’t let the space constraints bug you. We are here to shed some light on how you can find smart storage solutions for your 2 BHK home!
Take a look at some of the smart storage solutions we have shortlisted for your 2 BHK home:
Multifunctional Furniture
For a small space, multifunctional furniture would be your best friend. Instead of buying a sofa and a bed, you could invest in a sofa cum bed that takes up half the space yet provides the functionality of two pieces of furniture. Another idea would be to install wardrobe doors that also serve as dressing mirrors or even a study table that doubles up as a dining table – the ideas are endless. There are many brands that sell multifunctional furniture that caters to small spaces. You can also custom-build something based on your specific needs and requirements.
Beds with Storage
Having a bed inbuilt with storage space underneath is one of the most commonly used storage hacks for homes big and small. Having storage space under your bed can be a great way in ensuring the best utilization of your limited space. You can easily store clothes, towels, bedsheets, and the like underneath your bed thereby giving you more space in your cupboards and shelves. Even for the children’s bedroom, it would be better to invest in a bed with storage space instead of buying an extra drawer or cabinet for their clothes or even their toys.
Cupboard Under the Stairs
No, we are not talking about a Harry Potter living situation. Take the unused space under your staircase and turn it into a functional cupboard to store items you may not need on a regular basis. Make it a concealed shelf or open cabinet cum tabletop and this area can be turned into an excellent space to store anything and everything lying around the house!
If the idea of a cupboard under the stairs does not sound appealing, you can even take your creativity one step further (pun intended) and even have your ironing station installed underneath the stairs!
Vertical Shelves
Installing vertical shelves in the living area, dining hall, bedrooms, or pretty much anywhere would not only help manage space but also look aesthetically appealing as well! Spruce up your rooms with vertical shelves that can store books, magazines, trinkets, photos, etc. while at the same time tastefully decked up with small plants, succulents, or minimal showpieces to give it that touch of sophistication. Instead of cramping all your items on these shelves, it is best to space them with small decorative pieces as well to give your rooms bigger space to breathe.
Installing vertical shelves in bathrooms would also help you to store your toiletries in a neat, tidy, and organised manner.
If there is a lack of space near the front door, you can have a bookshelf on one side of the wall where you can store items of daily use – be it keys, newspapers, shoes, umbrellas or magazines.
Kitchen Storage Hacks
The kitchen is one of the best places to have smart storage solutions in every nook and cranny. Place shelves wherever possible – behind the door, on top of the fridge, on all walls, below the kitchen top, etc. to name a few. You can also install cabinets under the sink for storing cleaning detergents, lotions, brushes, towels and other accessories.
Having a kitchen island may seem like a waste of space, but if you utilize it well it can turn out to be one of the best storage solutions in the kitchen; you can have hidden shelves underneath the same, use it as an additional kitchen top as well as extend it to seat more people.
There you have it! 5 smart storage hacks for utilizing the space available in your 2 BHK homes! Just because you live in a 2 BHK home does not mean you have to sacrifice space if you follow our smart storage solutions. If you are interested in knowing more hacks and ideas like these, make sure you check out the rest of our blogs and read what we have created for you.
