Space Saving Storage Solutions?

debutanteclothing

debutanteclothing

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Hi everyone.
I got an idea to use the vacuum sealed storage bags, but after just a tiny bit of research, it sounds like it's not such a goo idea.

Some of my inventory is inside my home, in the spare bedroom closet. But my poor husband is getting the short end of the stick because he literally has no where to hang his stuff.

We don't really have the space for an armoire and I'm afraid to store anything in the garage.

Any helpful tips, suggestions, ideas?

Sandra
 
If you have room perhaps you could put up another clothes rod using shelf brackets.

I also put up a piece of peg board and it works great for different sized items as I can adjust the pegs to meet my current needs~

I just love this little doggie!

:dogs:
 
I don't have much room either..not to mention I'm short of stock. LOL

(waiting to get a new camera.)

Anyway, when I did have a lot of stock, I learned a valuable lesson from my friend Tina. She packaged her items as soon as she listed them, put a slip on the outside w/a pic & the auction # or site, & stacked them all by variety (dresses, tops, etc) on one of those metal storage shelf thangs. Maybe that'd work in your garage?

Another option may be to do the same thing, but investin some clear under the bed storage boxes? I know that may be a pain, but remember quite a few things can be shipped in priority envelopes rather than an actual box. I also used clear plastic bags that I bought from a shipping supply guy on eBay. It was eons ago, so I don't remember who it was, but seems I got like 100 for about 5 or ten bucks. They make a nice presentation, too.

jmho

good luck!
 
Sandra, welcome to my world!! :wacko:

I've got stock in my tack room underneath the saddles, my only closet in the house is packed to the ceiling with boxes jam packed full of stock, got stuff hanging from the back of doors, boxes underneath my bed, piles of stock for my "to-do list" beside my bed. Plus, did I mention that my husband is allergic to vintage and that I have a whole stable of dressforms?:hysterical:

All three of us, live in a TINY two bedroom house which was built in 1932 where the developer thought it was a "good" idea to only have one closet in the house. There aren't any self storage places around me and they are expensive here in Leicester anyways (would be cheaper to take out another mortgage for a bigger house!).

So I'll be peeled to this thread to see if anyone has any ideas for us cramped vinties! :lol:

Lei
 
Thanks for the suggestions. My house is older too Lei. The closet in the master bedroom is smaller than the guest bedroom. Go figure. Maybe it was intended for two children? I have no idea.

But I am going to have to do the unthinkable and be unselfish and give my husband some closet space in my inventory closet. GASP!
 
My house is 1907 vintage, and very small. I literally HAD to get a storage unit, and it has been a saving grace! If you can possibly afford such a thing, you might find yourself feeling more organized, and, well, free! You get organized by needing to decide what items you are going to deal with during the week, picking those up, and basically managing your stock. The free part is obvious!
 
Sandra, my storage unit is rented space, the smallest I could get away with, and very near my home.

Pests are not a terrible issue in Spokane, partly because we manage to freeze all bugs each winter.

I found that having this extra "room" has made my home so much more livable. I still let the best items stay at my house, but I'm not sure it's because they are safer here, just that I enjoy looking at them so much!
 
I also decided to go with renting a storage unit six months ago, as I'm based in London with a 'compact' two bed edwardian flat, which was just at the point of overflowing with stock and packaging materials before I got the unit!!
It is fairly costly, but it's only 10mins from our flat, secure, clean and dry and bug free etc, and is basically the smallest one they rent - like a huge cupboard, but I've become a master of box stacking and archiving stock to utilise it the best I can!
One positive for me has been that I now don't worry about buying large lots/estate purchases when I get the opportunity as I know I've got space to store for long periods of time etc, and as Maggie said, all the 'special' pieces and the weeks 'work in progress' end up at home with me anyway!
 
I don't know if this will work for you, but it has been a lifesaver for me and my overflowing closet. Yes, these older homes are charming, but unless you have a very small wardrobe, the lack of storage is maddening!

I had a shelf built just above the door frame running the length of the room on two walls in the extra bedroom. I stack sweaters and anything that can be folded on the shelves up to the ceiling, organised by type, etc.

Pros: It is up and out of the way, and it is easy to see everything. No floor space is sacrificed. If you use nice wooden brackets and shelves painted to match the trim in the room, it does not detract at all from the value of the house. Just replace the clothing with decorative pretties or children's' toys or whatever when it is time to sell. It might even be a selling point for the house.

Cons: You have to use a step stool to get items down without pulling the whole lot down along with the item you wish to retrieve. It can be also a bit pricey to have the nice wooden ones built if you must use a carpenter.

For do-it-yourselfers, decorative wooden brackets are available at most home supply and craft stores. You need to make sure the brackets are secured to studs, not drywall, etc. Cheap metal brackets are also widely available. They are not as attractive, but they are dirt cheap.

It is also a wonderful solution for bedrooms occupied by older children because they can keep their prized possessions out of reach of curious (and unintentionally destructive) younger siblings.

I have also seen very cheap snap-together clothing storage units at discount stores with a zip-open plastic cover with a rod for hanging clothes and shelf above for stacking. An inexpensive solution which protects the clothing, but it does take up some floor space.
 
I'm wondering if completely zipped up clothing storage units will stand up to weight, time, and being in a garage. I would have to line the bottom with cedar panels.

I hate to move all of my stuff outside, but i am just not seeing any other options.

Sandra
 
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