5 Storage Mistakes That Apartment Owners Commonly Make

In a small apartment, the issue of organizing storage is especially acute: one wrong decision and you'll constantly be irritated by too-small wardrobes or inconvenient access to items. It's better to learn from others' mistakes – today we're talking about solving the most common ones.

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Bulky Wardrobes

Freestanding wardrobes take up much more space than built-in ones but do not offer the same storage capacity. A large number of shelves and rails, convenient door opening, and the ability to design any depth – these advantages of built-in wardrobes are hard to argue with.

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Unused Walls in the Living Room

Not using walls for storage in a small apartment is a serious mistake. Open and closed shelves, wall-mounted wardrobes, and multifunctional furniture systems for the living room – the choice is vast. Agree that it's much more practical to install a TV wall with multiple drawers than occupy the wall with just one screen.

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Insufficient Storage Space in the Entryway

Many owners of small apartments think that if a full wardrobe doesn't fit in the entryway, they can do with just a couple of hooks for clothes. It's actually the opposite: the smaller the space, the more compact storage systems should be – for example, glove boxes, scarf holders, and other accessories.

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Too Large Kitchen Cabinet

Naturally, the owner of a small kitchen wants to install as many wardrobes as possible, preferably up to the ceiling. In the end, there's less room for movement, and tall shelves remain empty because they're inconvenient to use. We suggest replacing solid fronts with open shelves – these will keep needed items always within reach. The interior won't look cluttered.

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Open Shelves

One or two open shelves are optimal for a small living room, but it's better to avoid large shelving units. They require perfect order: otherwise, they will create a sense of chaos. Too many items? Then prefer closed storage systems with stylish glossy fronts without handles – they seem to 'dissolve' into the interior.

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