What Are the Benefits of Built-in Storage?

My built- in wall unit is one of my favorite pieces of furniture in my home.  I had it for over twenty years, and it still looks great! Without it, I would have been living in complete chaos.

If you’re one of those homeowners who don’t have a built-in storage, you should consider getting one.

BENEFITS OF BUILT-IN STORAGE

A built-in storage has a lot of benefits which could change your life. This isn’t an exaggeration since many families have gone through difficult times because of a messy house.

Using a built-in storage may help solve the problem. Here’s a list of the benefits of a built-in storage.

• Provides enough storage space

Are you moving to a small home with a lot of belongings? A built-in storage can help solve the problem of limited space. You may create built-in storage in walls around the house to have more space.

• Creates more space for other furniture

You won’t need to store things in bulky drawers or boxes, which can take up so much space. With built-in storage, you can have more space to move around. You can also use the extra space for other important furniture.

• Makes the home neat and tidy

Built-in furniture blends into space and décor to create a clean and cohesive look. It makes your space look large, airy, and well-coordinated.

Built-ins look like an integral part of your house, resulting in clean minimalist interiors. They blend in. Even when they take up an entire wall, they don’t make a room look smaller.

• You can customize them

Built-ins can be designed to fit your needs. They can incorporate lighting tailored to blend in with the décor and overall style of the room. They also provide storage to keep your home free from clutter. Well-designed built-ins improve the looks and functionality of your interior space.

• Creates a safer environment

For families with children, safety is the most important aspect to maintain in a home. Using built-in storage can help increase the safety inside any home as long as it’s built securely with the necessary safety locks.

You can store hazardous chemicals for cleaning in a hidden built-in storage instead of an area where kids and pets can see and access them.

• Turns every part of the house into something useful

Some homeowners have found ways to be creative with their built-in storage. They use the spaces under stairways and their beds. They’ve also used their floors, walls, and even ceilings.

IDEAS FOR BUILT-IN STORAGE

If you’re moving to a new house or renovating where you live now, you may want to try to incorporate built-in storage to your home.

There are many ways to create built-in storage. Again, you can customize the storage to fit your home since not all houses are the same.

Here are some ideas:

• Build in an entertainment center.

Add space to your living room and give it a clean, uncluttered look by installing a low and long cabinet that runs across one entire wall.

You can put a TV on the cabinet and use the space as an entertainment center. The cabinet provides ample space to keep cables and control boxes so they don’t clutter up the room. When you have intimate parties, you can move the TV aside, put some cushions on the cabinet, and get additional seating for your guests.

• Enhance open plan living.

Let your kitchen area flow naturally into your dining space by installing one long countertop that runs from one area to the other. Install wall storage with open and closed cubbies behind the counter. The wall shelves can transition from dish and food storage in the kitchen area to DVD and books storage in the dining area.

Use built-ins to define zones in an open plan master suite. Install a closet to define and divide the spaces between a bedroom and a bathroom.

• Use a closet as a divider

Most homes have islands or dividers to separate room spaces. You can use a closet instead to divide space in the home. It’ll have two functions, which can save you money.

If you have enough budget, turn an existing wooden or concrete island into a closet, drawer, or shelf. You may leave it open to serve as a display or hide the contents. It’s possible to camouflage the storage by using hidden locks.

• Visually enhance your bathroom

The bathroom is one of the areas of the house that’s difficult to improve visually. There are too many things that would create a messy bathroom. A wall cabinet would seem so typical, and it wouldn’t provide enough space for everything in the bathroom.

Instead, create a storage in the bathroom that can add visual beauty to your bathroom. Use wooden pieces that would create warmth to make the bathroom appealing. It’s best to customize a bathroom built-in storage to create something that will fit in the space perfectly.

• Outdoor built-in storage

The balcony is another perfect place to create built-in storage. Instead of stuffing outdoor objects in the garage or shed, you can make space within the seating of the balcony.

Turning the banquette seat into storage is a great idea since it can provide a lot of space. Create a storage that you can access by lifting the seats like a lid. You can use this to store outdoor cushion, toys, and other things.

• Create drawers under the stairs

The stairs often take up so much space in a house. But, you can still turn the space under the stairs into useful storage.

You can turn the space beneath the stairs into anything you can think of. Turn it into a nook by building some seating and lightning. You can also turn it into a child’s play area.

But, it’ll be more useful as built-in storage. You can create a small storage room by creating shelves inside and by putting up a door where you can step in.

If the space under the stairs is too tight for a storage room, create several drawers and cabinets. They’ll appear like a part of the décor with a purpose.

• Consider elevating areas

Another way of creating built-in storage is by creating different levels in the house. For example, you can create platforms for different areas of the house such as your bed and sofa area. With the elevated space, you can create drawers for extra storage.

You can also use the space for storing extra beds, chairs, and even tables. It could also be turned into a small wardrobe.

• Create a clever exercise spot

Exercise machines may be some of the bulkiest objects you’d have in your home. Some are impossible to store every time you use them, and they can also be a nuisance. Unless you have an entire room that you can use as a gym, you need to find a clever way to store them.

One way to do this is to use trapdoors. Create spaces under your floors with lids that you can lift to access the equipment. You may also use walls with hidden doors. Get as creative as possible.

Built-in storage is a great way to save space while keeping your home neat. You can customize them according to your needs and your home.

Remember that it takes time and skills to create built-in storage. You may want to hire professionals whom you can closely work with. Tell them your vision and expectations for

your built-in storage. It would take some time, but it will all be worth the wait.

Also, you can try to hire interior designers. With the help of these professionals, you’ll be able to keep the stylish aspect of your home while creating more storage.

It’s always a good idea to ask for help. But, you can always do it DIY if you want to be hands-on with your home’s transformation. The important thing is that you can create the output that you expect and need.