4. To Make Your Space Bigger, Look Up

One of the easiest ways to make your home more comfortable and organized is to simply look up.

Vertical spaces are a notoriously underutilized component of any home space, and a few practical tweaks will elevate a space, both literally and figuratively.

You can implement vertical thinking in almost any space in your home:

    You don’t have to store mementos and knick knacks on tables — think of vertical storage and display space! Floating shelves can be used for displaying decor or storing baskets with everyday essentials.
    • Hang tiered baskets in the kitchen to stack fruit, rather than letting apples and bananas pile up on the counter.
    • Add floating shelves in the bathroom to store necessary appliances like blow dryers and razors. More elbow room in the bathroom is always a good thing.
    • Prop a ladder in the bedroom to hold any books, clothes, or accessories you want to keep handy. This will keep them from piling up on the bed (and eventually, landing on the floor).

    The simple act of putting items higher up allows more breathing room in each area.

    As a bonus, this also draws the eye upward, making tiny rooms and nooks appear larger.


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    Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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