Hidden Storage Solutions– Easy Ideas That Unclutter Your Home  

Finding more storage space in your home doesn’t have to mean a major remodel. It’s more about creatively using the space you already have. If you constantly feel like you are losing the clutter wars, consider these easy ideas to make your home feel more spacious and organized:

Looking Up for Space Solutions
If you have high ceilings in your kitchen, consider installing taller cabinets. The highest shelves are perfect for storing the dishes you only pull out for entertaining or on special holidays. Even homeowners with older, lower-ceiling kitchens frequently discover their kitchen soffits do not contain ductwork and can easily be removed to install more spacious cabinetry.

Opening the Door to Closet Efficiency
Most closets will have much greater capacity if they are properly outfitted for efficient storage. From adding a second shelf and dual clothing rods, to custom and semi-custom closet systems, you have the space and we can help you find it.

Finding Space in Your Walls
You know you can always add built-in shelves and storage areas against your walls, but your home may have been built with areas of dead space in the walls that can be opened up and turned into shelves, small closets, nooks or cubby holes.

There's Probably More Room in Your Bathroom
One space that is often overlooked in the bathroom is the area between the end of the tub and the wall. If there is no plumbing in this area, we can frame out the niche, put in adjustable shelves, and finish it with decorative molding. It can become the perfect nook for your guest towels or laundry hamper. If sink clutter is your problem, how about installing an extra large recessed medicine cabinet or a vanity with more storage?

Look What’s Hiding Under the Stairs
If you have a staircase in your home, you may have the ideal place to add some creative storage space. Depending on local building codes, you can build a closet or bookshelves, add cubbies for shoes and outdoor gear, or even install a set of drawers. Gridley can create a storage solution that will look like a natural part of your home.

Is Your Attic Working for You?
If you don’t currently have easy access to your attic and it can be used for storage, consider installing an access ladder, a set of folding steps that can be pulled down when needed and folded up when not in use. Don't forget to add lighting and shelving.

So if you feel like your things are slowly taking over your house, get back in control and call Gridley at (408) 374-0900 or go to our website. We’ll help you find and utilize all the hidden storage space that already exists in your home. You will be amazed at how spacious an uncluttered home can feel.

Home Maintenance Tip:
Extra Care for Your Home’s Exterior

Summer is a great time to check for and repair the exterior of your home. Homeowners with a stucco exterior can repair cracks less than 1/18 inch wide with a high quality siliconized acrylic caulk. Those with vinyl or aluminum siding should check loose or open seams and repair them to protect against wind and rain damage.

Warm regards,

Linda Gridley
Gridley Company

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