A lot of our clients are downsizing from larger homes to senior living communities or in-law apartments. Storage space in both of these types of homes can be challenging.
In working wtih my clients, I am often asked for ideas and recommendations when it comes to solutions for limited space. With the goal of making the home neat and tidy, easy to find things, and creating storage.
Here are a few of my favorite items that might be a fit for you or your loved ones style and needs:
Storage
Shelving: Not enough shelf space in the kitchen? These shelves are attractive and can either sit on top of the current countertop or inside your cabinets. Either way, they allow for more storage.
Off Season Clothing Storage: Anyone who lives in a 4 season region of the country knows that you need different layers for each season. When moving into senior living, you or your loved one may not need as much clothing, but there's still a need for a coat, boots, and sweaters for when you leave the community. Since the closets are limited, you can always store your clothes in Vacuum Sealed bags and store them under the bed, in a closet or in your garage if you have one. I love these vaccum bags.
Hangers: A lot of my clients like to use what they have at their home when they move, but sometimes the occasion calls for new hangers. Whether you like plastic hangers (these even have rubber coating so your clothes don't slip off!) or velvet hangers. Try using hangers to hang sachets in your closet!
Speaking of sachets, it's always a nice touch to bring a new fresh scent with you or your loved one when moving in to a new living space. I love these lavender sachets to keep my clothes smelling nice! Or if you prefer cedar scents, try these!
Bathroom Ideas
Shower Space: These great looking shower caddy's will look good in your new apartment. Showers in senior living are all just that, standing showers. These beauties suction cup to the wall so you can customize where you want them. To keep from having to bend over and pick up your shampoo or soap, you may want to try these!
Personal Item Storage: Space is really limited in bathrooms in Senior Communities. There are times where you need to store personal items like incontinence briefs, wipes, or simply extra toilet paper near the toilet. This narrow unit can help add a little more storage thats accessible from the toilet, while maintaining some privacy.
Shower Curtains: In most senior living communities, you need a shower curtain and liner. You'll need those the day you move in, so why not start off fresh with a new curtain! I love this curtain for the waffle feel. I am also a fan of the fabric liner instead of plastic. You can find my recommendation here. And don't forget the shower curtain rings. I like these because you don't have to clamp them on.
Kitchen/Kitchenette
Floating Shelf for Mugs: Don't have enough cabinet space for all of your coffee and tea mugs? Then hang them on the wall! This floating shelf and mug holder is dual purpose. Put your coffee or tea on top, mugs on the bottom.
Hanging Storage for your Utensils: Limited drawer space? I've seen communities with very few drawers, so I found these hanging utensil holders. Saves space and gives you access to what you need!
Over the Door Storage: If your space is limited and you can't find a place for your teas, coffees, and spices, I love this rack. It can also be used for medications.
Wall Storage: This wall storage can be used in the bathroom or the kitchen, or really any room that you need additional storage and have wall space.
I have a lot of recommendations on more items, so let's talk about your personal needs. I'll keep this listed updated with new items regularly. If you have any ideas you want to add to this list, send me an email: holly@adaptivemovingsolutions.com.
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