Storage!

Char&Bump-x · Mar 20th, 2009, 16:07 PM

My bedroom is tiny, and seeing as i cant afford to move out it looks as if i will be here when baby comes.

I need some clever storage ideas, i have my bed down one side of my room, with a desk running along the bottom wall. I've got shelves on the wall which i'm thinking of taking out the middle one and putting a hanging rail in for babies clothes.

I found a brilliant picture cinnamum posted a while back which i will be using to store bibs and pieces but i still really need some help!

p.s excuse the terrible mess in the pictures, lack of space causes things to get chucked anywhere!

xXDonnaXx · Mar 20th, 2009, 18:31 PM

Hm, I can only tell you what I have done for storage as I have no storage space what-so-ever in my bedroom. I still live with my parents so there is limited space - I have got her changing unit in the living room with : Bath/Bibs/Vests/Babygros/Shoes/Hats/Towels etc in baskets on it. Her playgym is on the bottom shelf. And then I've got one of these next to the changing unit :

It was my brilliant idea haha, I have got her bath stuff/nappies/cotton balls/wipes etc in. You could put clothes in? I think they're really good for storage.

**polo_princess** · Mar 20th, 2009, 18:39 PM

What about some of those storage bag thinys where you hoover the air out? You could put your own clothes away that are out of season to make some extra space?

Char&Bump-x · Mar 20th, 2009, 19:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xXDonnaXx

Hm, I can only tell you what I have done for storage as I have no storage space what-so-ever in my bedroom. I still live with my parents so there is limited space - I have got her changing unit in the living room with : Bath/Bibs/Vests/Babygros/Shoes/Hats/Towels etc in baskets on it. Her playgym is on the bottom shelf. And then I've got one of these next to the changing unit :

It was my brilliant idea haha, I have got her bath stuff/nappies/cotton balls/wipes etc in. You could put clothes in? I think they're really good for storage.

I've got a set of those drawers already (holding random crap!) so maybe i should get rid of all that and use those, thank you!

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Originally Posted by polo_princess

What about some of those storage bag thinys where you hoover the air out? You could put your own clothes away that are out of season to make some extra space?

Ooh yea! I've got sooo many clothes that i could chuck in those and throw into the loft. Great idea, thanks!

Looks like im going to have to have a huge clear out of stuff i dont want/need or wear

Rachiebaby24 · Mar 20th, 2009, 20:38 PM

underbed storage is good...they have them in argos ....like flat trays with wheels on the bottom

Char&Bump-x · Mar 21st, 2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rachiebaby24

underbed storage is good...they have them in argos ....like flat trays with wheels on the bottom

I thought of that, but it would mean getting a new bed cos i have a guest bed underneath mine x

princess_bump · Mar 21st, 2009, 08:19 AM

we have use the hoover bag, very useful x

todteach · Mar 21st, 2009, 08:25 AM

Could you use storage for some essentials in another room, or move a storage container to the hallway maybe? Just an idea..........we have an armoire in our front entryway that houses overflow storage from our bedroom, kitchen etc. We also have small bedrooms with tiny closets and keep only things that we currently wear, we do a massive sort through each month, and send tons of unused stuff to charity shops. i.e. old sweaters that haven't been worn in years.......things that we're hanging onto for a rainy day, outdated items.

With baby coming, you will obviously need more floor space for your crib set. Maybe (if you have enough space) try a piece of furniture, or shelves that will go all the way up your wall, to maximize space (like from floor to ceiling) You may be able to take down your current shelves to make room for one????? Just a thought hope this helps...........I'll try to find a picture of what I mean for you.

todteach · Mar 21st, 2009, 08:42 AM

Okay.......here we go.

Here's a pic of a tall armoire. You may be able to find one for next to nothing at a second hand shop, or yard sale. I love yard sales. hence the reason that we have a lot of "stuff", most of which I end up donating to charity shops

My husband has told me that apparently we don't need anymore stuff, we don't have room for all of our stuff now.

You may find if you put your things into small boxes. like a special one for diapers, computer paper, toys, etc... you will find that during sorting you have a lot of things that you may not need after all, and then you will find more space hopefully. Hope this helps hun. It's so difficult, speaking from experience here, to find space when there is no storage or room left. I always wish for just one more room, to put all of our extra things in. Maybe in my next life, where money grows on trees?

Lisalovesbean · Mar 21st, 2009, 10:07 AM

I have a few ideas!

First of all, and perhaps a long shot....can you not swap rooms for a larger one with another family member?

Secondly, Painting your room a lighter neutral colour will create the sense of space.......and a good clear out or non essentials into storage bags as already suggested and placed in the loft.....

Another long shot....can the loft not be converted to create an extra room and somebody else (sibling) moves in there and you their room and your existing room for you and baby?!

Mar 20th, 2009, 16:07 PM	#1
Char&Bump-x Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: La La Land Posts: 5,945	Storage! My bedroom is tiny, and seeing as i cant afford to move out it looks as if i will be here when baby comes. I need some clever storage ideas, i have my bed down one side of my room, with a desk running along the bottom wall. I've got shelves on the wall which i'm thinking of taking out the middle one and putting a hanging rail in for babies clothes. I found a brilliant picture cinnamum posted a while back which i will be using to store bibs and pieces but i still really need some help! p.s excuse the terrible mess in the pictures, lack of space causes things to get chucked anywhere!

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Mar 20th, 2009, 18:31 PM	#2
xXDonnaXx Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hindley Posts: 5,149	Hm, I can only tell you what I have done for storage as I have no storage space what-so-ever in my bedroom. I still live with my parents so there is limited space - I have got her changing unit in the living room with : Bath/Bibs/Vests/Babygros/Shoes/Hats/Towels etc in baskets on it. Her playgym is on the bottom shelf. And then I've got one of these next to the changing unit : It was my brilliant idea haha, I have got her bath stuff/nappies/cotton balls/wipes etc in. You could put clothes in? I think they're really good for storage.

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polo_princess Mum (Mom) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 45,510	What about some of those storage bag thinys where you hoover the air out? You could put your own clothes away that are out of season to make some extra space?

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Rachiebaby24 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SW London - Lovely place called Streatham!!! Posts: 4,117	underbed storage is good...they have them in argos ....like flat trays with wheels on the bottom

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princess_bump Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 31,450	we have use the hoover bag, very useful x

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todteach Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,436	Could you use storage for some essentials in another room, or move a storage container to the hallway maybe? Just an idea..........we have an armoire in our front entryway that houses overflow storage from our bedroom, kitchen etc. We also have small bedrooms with tiny closets and keep only things that we currently wear, we do a massive sort through each month, and send tons of unused stuff to charity shops. i.e. old sweaters that haven't been worn in years.......things that we're hanging onto for a rainy day, outdated items. With baby coming, you will obviously need more floor space for your crib set. Maybe (if you have enough space) try a piece of furniture, or shelves that will go all the way up your wall, to maximize space (like from floor to ceiling) You may be able to take down your current shelves to make room for one????? Just a thought hope this helps...........I'll try to find a picture of what I mean for you.

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Mar 21st, 2009, 10:07 AM	#10
Lisalovesbean Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wirral Posts: 2,257	I have a few ideas! First of all, and perhaps a long shot....can you not swap rooms for a larger one with another family member? Secondly, Painting your room a lighter neutral colour will create the sense of space.......and a good clear out or non essentials into storage bags as already suggested and placed in the loft..... Another long shot....can the loft not be converted to create an extra room and somebody else (sibling) moves in there and you their room and your existing room for you and baby?!

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