If you are running out of space in your home, now is the time to take stock of what you really need to keep and what can be thrown away. There are some possessions that you won’t want to eradicate from your life but aren’t in everyday use; this is the point where you should make a list and revaluate the situation.
1. Create order from chaos
Once you’ve made 
your list, you may find that you have many possessions that don’t fit into your current lifestyle, but you might have a use for these objects at a later date. This is where self-storage companies, including Alligator Self Storage, come into their own. You will have to be quite strict with yourself though – are you really going to want that broken iMac at a later date, or is that ancient VHS machine going to be of any use at all, when all your films are on DVD or streamed direct to your TV or mobile media platforms?
2. Use the unusual areas to make more space in your home
Minimalist clean living looks fantastic in glossy magazines, especially in small spaces. The secret is lots of built in cupboards and drawers. An article in The Guardian suggests that there is room for clutter in a minimalist design, but it has to be stored effectively. If you want to de-clutter, you can take a look at making full use of your existing space. Try building shelves under the staircase or even turning your stairs into pull out drawers for bulky boots and shoes.
3. Make use of unusual angles in your home
There are no hard and fast rules about where you can install shelving in the home. If you have a small house, full of quirky angles, then engage a friendly carpenter and make use of every alcove and space under the eaves or even around your window. An article in The Huffington Post suggests building triangular shelves, rather than sticking with a conventional rectangular design. Placing objects on shelves will cancel out the need for small space consuming tables as well as general household clutter.
4. Small houses – big ideas
The Daily Mail published an article this year highlighting that homes in the UK are becoming s
maller. Old houses divided into flats can be minute, and new builds are, on average, 76m2. The Royal institute of British Architecture (RIBA) has suggested that a new one bedroom flat is about the size of a train carriage on the London Underground. To compensate for this lack of space many people are erecting saucepan racks, suspended from ceilings, to maximise space in their kitchen, and the mezzanine bed platform is also gaining in popularity.
5. Make use of trunks, and sofa beds
You can always make a feature from your domestic storage solutions. Convert an old trunk into a duvet store and if you have a cluttered bathroom, invest in a larger bathroom cabinet. Often it’s the appearance of clutter that can make your home look untidy. Sofa beds are ideal for sleeping on and for storing away towels and bed linen.