Additional Storage Ideas

Add Some Hooks

Hooks that hang over doors need no permanent fixings and provide a place for umbrellas, towels, tools, or bags. For outdoor clothes, add a second row of coat hooks at waist height to accommodate jackets.

Install Additional Shelving

Open shelving is relatively cheap to install. Check the weight of the items to be shelved and buy the correct thickness of wood to avoid bowing. Timber suppliers will advise. Look to fit shelving where you have unused space. A deep shelf above the kitchen door, for instance, is good for bulky but infrequently used equipment. Buy a small set of steps so that you can reach things safely. Put corners to good use with triangular shelves for cookery books. Mount a glass shelf above or across a window for trailing house-plants - especially good if the view is uninspiring.

Make Your Furniture Work For You

Cast an eye over existing furniture to see where it could work harder. Swapping a side table for a low cupboard, for instance, retains a useful flat surface while adding storage space.