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It doesn't matter how big your home really is: Over time, any space can start to look smaller and smaller as you accumulate more stuff. But if you find yourself in a place where you feel more cluttered than comfortable, it may be because you don't know how to handle it properly. organize everything . By talking to experts, we've rounded up some of the best tips that will help you make your space feel even bigger. Read on for seven home storage ideas you should try.

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One of the easiest ways to create more storage in your home is to look for "vertical solutions," according to Artem Kropovinsky , interior decorator and founder of Arsight.

“Horizontal monotony can make a space feel limited,” he warns.

To make your home appear taller, Kropovinsky recommends placing storage units higher than you might be used to.

“Expanding shelves or bookcases so they almost touch the ceiling can draw the eye upward,” he explains. "This not only maximizes storage, but also emphasizes the height of the room."

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Don't underestimate the potential of a good door if you're trying to open things up. Mark Buskuhl , founder and CEO of the Dallas-based company home renovation Ninebird Properties says doorways are "the perfect place for storage," especially when you don't have a lot of extra space to work with.

“Hang shoe organizers and towel racks behind bathroom and bedroom doors, [and] install hooks for coats, hats and other items,” Buskuhl advises. "It's a simple way to optimize space without taking up too much square footage."

If you want to give “the illusion of more floor space,” choose raised storage units, Kropovinsky says. This can include things like wall-mounted desks or floating vanities.

"By revealing more of the ground, our eyes naturally perceive the space as larger," he explains. Better life . "It opens up an owner's space visually and physically, making rooms feel airier and less enclosed."

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Another way to add more storage to your home without taking up floor space is to use mirrored cabinets. As Kropovinsky notes, mirrors themselves "naturally make a space feel larger." But when you combine them with a wardrobe, you make them even more practical.

"Beyond the visual expansion that mirrors provide, mirrored cabinets conceal belongings, ensuring a clean and tidy space," he says. "So they offer storage without compromising the feeling of space."

Similar to mirrored cabinets, there are other pieces that you can put in your place that double as storage opportunities.

"Think beds with drawers, ottomans that open to storage, or coffee tables with compartments," says Kropovinsky. "These pieces are not only functional, but also eliminate the need for additional storage units."

You can easily "streamline the look of a room" by finding furniture with built-in storage, according to Kropovinsky.

"That's because they minimize the number of visible elements and therefore reduce visual clutter," he notes.

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If you can't find furniture with built-in storage that you like or fits your budget, there is another solution you can try instead: folding furniture. These types of rooms can be “a game-changer in small spaces,” according to Mariusz Baran , owner of the UK-based company storage room at home company We erase everything. ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb

He says he and his team often recommend foldable or retractable furniture as a solution for clients who live in compact locations or need a multi-purpose room.

"Tables that can be folded down when not in use or beds that can be stowed away can free up valuable floor space," says Baran. "This flexibility allows homeowners to adapt their space to different needs and activities, making the home feel larger and more versatile."

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You don't have to give up all the storage you already have in your home for new rooms. Danielle Dorn , creative director at interior design company mDesign, tells Better life that she suggests homeowners “get creative” with the existing closets and cabinetry in their space.

"Install shelving systems in your closets and kitchen utensil organizers in your cabinets to utilize all the space in those areas," says Dorn. "This maximizes the number of items that can be stored indoors, rather than left on counters or shelves."