How to organize the storage of things in a small apartment

If you live in Khrushchev, you are familiar with the problem of storage in a small space. These tips will help to effectively use every square meter.

Maria Hovhannisyan

Head of Service Design Department Flatplan.

hallway

Consider filling a wardrobe: combine different shelves, rods and special devices for small items such as hangers with rings for scarves. And instead of a single pouf better use of storage shelves for shoes with a place to sit on top.

Kitchen

kitchen Khrushchev in the very small, so you should try to make maximum use of space: for example, to make a kitchen to the ceiling. Instead of shelves choose withdrawable baskets, the refrigerator can be placed around the column with brass cupboard and microwave, and is well suited Mezzanine lockers for storage of things is not the first needed.

If possible, set the "magic corner": withdrawable section, which is located on the corner of the kitchen units. Then you will not have inaccessible places under the table.

Lower door fronts can also be used very functional: deploy a storage covers and other small things. Above the dining table you can hang a shelf or narrow closed lockers. If you often come to visit, it is best to buy folding chairs and store them separately.

Living room

To furniture for storage spaces living room did not become a typical "wall", try to combine the open shelves (with a beautiful décor and books) and closed sections. Set them over the sofa or a doorway. On the cabinets you can place boxes and baskets, suitable style. Choose a coffee table with storage space.

Bedroom

As in the hallway, use the most convenient for you to design cabinets. The bed is best to choose a lifting mechanism and the sections for storing bedding. A place to sleep, you can successfully enter U-shaped structure of the cabinets and shelves above.

Wall with a window can also be functional: under the windowsill to place the countertop work area or dressing table, and on the sides, place shelving or closed cupboards.

nursery

Keeping all you need to place the child's growth level as the other - a little higher.

Toys can be placed in boxes, baskets or boxes (as they will be convenient to quickly extract and collect). The bed is best to choose not only convenient, but also functional - with storage places.

Bathroom

Use a hanging sink with drawers for storage of household chemicals, and instead of the usual mirror, hang a mirror cabinet - cosmetics will always be at hand. If you need additional storage space, above the washing machine can be positioned a shelf or rack.

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