My Space Saving Mission continues!

I’m on a mission to make sure everyone makes the best of use of all the space in their homes!! I recently mentioned how to get 3 times more storage space in your wardrobe! And now I’ve got a solution for the limited (but incredibly useful) space under the bed.

Ok, you can’t actually increase this space, but you can reduce the size of items you put under there… and that means making use of the brilliant concept of Vacuum Storage!

The Deluxe Underbed Vacuum Storage Chest, which is new to the vacuum storage range, will reduce volume by up to 75%!  Storage bags and boxes for under the bed are great, and will organise what goes under there making it easy to get out and being organised will actually gain you some extra space too.

However, for items that you don’t need to get to every day a vacuum chest is ideal. This one is high capacity with a compressible inner bag, and is very sturdy with rigid side panels.  Both airtight & waterproof it has the added benefit of providing protection against moths, bugs, dirt, mildew & odours.

The see-through window allows quick identification of contents and the strong handle makes it easy to pull out. A brilliant invention for neatly storing bulky items under the bed (not intended for storing feathered duvets or perishable goods).   Dimensions: 106 x 45 x 15 cms ( 41” x 17 ½” x 6” approx )

If you also want to make use of vacuum bags in your loft or cellar, the Vacuum Storage Jumper/blanket Volume Reducing Chest is available in large and jumbo size and reduces volume by up to 60%.

One large chest contains a vacuum bag with the capacity to store jumpers, pillows, blankets, duvets, sheets and/or t-shirts and then by inserting your vacuum cleaner's hose into the valve the air is removed from the bag, and just watch the volume of the bag reduce. One Large bag size: 43 x 40 x 26cm

Now you can store your last season's clothing in smaller spaces. The stackable chest will protect your cottons and woollens against dust, moisture, insects and moths and mildew.

Re-use the chests - open the seal and the stored items recover their original shape and size. You can add more chests in the stack - buy them as you go and add them.

The Jumbo size is 65 x 48 x 28cm. The storage bags will reduce to an uneven shape, depending upon what you put in them. Our chests are stackable, so that you can store multiple bags neatly. Think Small!

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Great storage products for your children’s bedroom

I’ve hopefully given you some inspiration on options for Clothes Rails which are suitable for a children’s room in my previous article Children’s Clothes Rails, so I wanted to also go through accessories to go on the rail and other storage possibilities for a child’s bedroom. Often in a room, which is either small or an awkward space, good storage is important in order to avoid it looking like a toyshop, or to be honest, a complete mess!

So what are the options? Well firstly, the clothes rail/wardrobe itself – hanging canvas storage such as Wardrobe Hanging Organisers are great for storing sweaters, shoes and many other clothing items or smaller items such as toys/accessories. You want something that doesn’t take up too much space and this one does just that being only 15cms wide. Small on size but it will hold several pairs of shoes, trainers and socks or just leave it to your kids' imagination!

You can also make the most of your kids' wardrobe hanging space with this fabulous Four Shelf Sweater Organizer, this one matching the shoe hanger and made of soft touch material in lilac with pink binding. Not only for sweaters, but can be used for toys, t-shirts, or whatever your kids wish to put in it. It measures 90cms in height, 22.5cms in width and 22.5cms in depth.

So other areas where you should make use of for storage include everybody's favourite... under the bed! We’ll come to that, but have you considered using the door too? I have hooks on the inside of cupboard/wardrobe doors for small accessories/scarves/belts… but don’t just go with the obvious! I’ve made use a Hanging Magazine Organiser in my son's room, which is a really useful Organizer because it can be either hung from a hook or can be used with the 2 hooks, included to hang over a door. Featuring a large pocket for magazines (or small books and comics!) and 3 hooks, it is a great use of space.

Similarly the Kids Over-Door Hanging Organizer will make use of this normally wasted space with 11 pockets, this beautiful organiser can be used for all the bits and pieces your kids love to store - toys, hairbrushes, gloves, stickers.

Anyone who has children will know they love putting things into pockets and bags, so this will even encourage them to tidy up!! Plus they make great presents for kids.

Now for the favourite hidden storage place – under the bed! Everyone makes use of this space, but if you store items properly under there you’ll actually be able to find them again! Plus, using an Underbed Storage Chest will actually provide you with more space, because it will be organized.

This one has a soft touch material and it’s Lilac colouring with pink binding and zip matches hanging organizers and hangers in this range too. It has a clear see-through window and will look fab in girls' bedrooms.  It really is an ideal storage item for clothing, toys and more! There is also a pink with white spots Underbed Storage Box for those who need everything in pink!

Need even more space under the bed? Keep an eye out for my next article when I’ll tell you about a brilliant new product, which will transform everyone’s favourite storage area!!!