Whether you’re buying a house, renovating, optimizing your property or building a new home, part of the planning process involves taking into account all the features that are essential to the well-being of its inhabitants. While every homeowner has different needs and priorities, the fact remains that some of the features that contribute to well-being, especially when it comes to storage, are more often at the top of the list than others. Here are some of the most sought-after storage solutions.
1. Well-thought-out checkroom
So often neglected, the entrance to the home deserves a great deal of attention. The trend in the real estate industry is to ensure that it is equipped with a variety of functional and flexible storage solutions, which will put an end to the clutter caused by comings and goings. Of course, there is a wide range of storage solutions for the entrance hall. Whether it’s a checkroom closet, a wardrobe or a storage unit, the ideal space will be designed to simplify the arrival and departure of residents. It will feature hooks for bags, wire drawers for easy identification of items, doors and drawers for more discreet storage of less elegant items, and why not, if the storage solution allows, accent lighting as well as sockets and USB ports for charging electronic devices such as telephones. In addition to coats, shoes, hats and other accessories, some people like to include storage spaces for grocery bags, umbrellas, pet supplies, sports or leisure equipment, or vacuum cleaners and brooms.
2. Sliding doors
Sliding doors are all the rage these days! Unlike hinged doors, their main advantage is that they save a maximum amount of space in the home by eliminating the need for doors to swing. They are also very popular with those looking to optimize their space without having to resort to major renovation work. Whether used to open and close a closet, or as a removable partition to conceal an area in an open space, sliding doors offer a great deal of flexibility, and are available in a wide variety of styles and materials.
3. Kitchen wardrobe
Just as the kitchen has become a fluid, open, pivotal space, its layout has also adapted to this lifestyle. This almost “new normal” has broken down the walls of the kitchen, now open to the living room, dining room and other spaces. This has prompted homeowners to rethink their storage solutions to make the kitchen experience more organized and less chaotic. So, they’re looking for more generous and clever storage: cupboards and worktops with integrated closed storage, or customizable or made-to-measure walk-in closets where food and household items can be stored, small appliances stowed away, and part of the food preparation carried out without worrying about clutter.
4. Multifunctional room
On their must-have list, new homeowners are looking not only for basic rooms, but also for multi-purpose spaces that can be used for a variety of needs. With an additional room, homeowners create a multifunctional space that can be used as a guest room, hobby room or office. A considerable asset for these rooms: fold-away beds! Thanks to them, the room can easily be converted into a bedroom.
5. Living room
The living room has become the center of entertainment and relaxation in the home. Today, there are a host of zones through which you can move with ease: a fireplace area, a reading corner, a corner for board games, a corner for watching TV, a corner for entertaining, and so on. Needless to say, all these hobbies and activities are associated with items and accessories ranging from firewood and reading books to plasma screens and sound systems with their unsightly wiring. To organize these items as much as to organize the layout of the space, storage furniture is a popular solution to which homeowners turn. Thanks to customized furniture where everything has its place, the living room exudes tranquility.
6. Walk-in closets
A large majority of today’s buyers are willing to take up less space to gain in functionality. For example, many prefer an enclosed wardrobe in the master bedroom, to benefit from more storage and to streamline the bedroom furniture. Today, more than ever, the emphasis is on quality of life rather than living space.
7. Organized Closets
In the market, well-organized closets and wardrobes remain as popular as ever. Buyers want more than a traditional rod closet and are looking for closets offering more flexibility and customization options. Plan for adjustable organizers and vary storage accessories depending on where the closet is located, whether in a bedroom, hallway, bathroom, or elsewhere, to make them more convenient.
8. Smart Laundry Room
The laundry room is coming out of the basement! Indeed, it’s increasingly found on the first or second floor. In many cases, a secondary laundry room adjacent to the bedrooms is also found. Sometimes, the size of the laundry room has even doubled, integrating a grooming station for the family dog or incorporating work spaces for manual work or hobbies. Regardless of the type, number, or size of laundry rooms, the trend is to facilitate the laundry and storage process. Storage solutions are therefore multiplied, from closets to cabinets, to simplify the chore and provide sufficient storage for linens, cleaning supplies, seasonal items, etc.
9. Optimized Garage
The trend is toward oversized garages. But for those who own a more traditional-sized garage, optimizing its organization with shallow furniture on the sides and at height is essential! As a general rule, since it’s easier to access objects in a garage than in an attic or basement, homeowners prefer to have an organized garage, where they can store garden furniture as well as sports equipment and holiday decorations. Another current trend: creating a secondary mudroom or workshop in the garage. Thus, with customized storage systems such as built-in cabinets, workbenches, and shelves, residents free up the home entrance or equip themselves with a separate space for messier or noisier activities.
10. Connected Corner
With the reality of digitally connected living, many homeowners seek to have an open space connected to the rest of the home dedicated to using computers and mobile tablets. A computer corner becomes a new essential, allowing you to keep an eye on children browsing the Web or to surf while socializing. This connected corner in the house, however, brings its share of concerns, as it invites trailing cables and clutter. With effective storage solutions, such as a well-thought-out work desk or a customized closet, the connected corner brings only benefits!
Whether you’re planning to buy, sell, renovate, or build, equip yourself with organized spaces to simplify your life, do home staging, or optimize your comfort. To get the ideal custom solutions, contact the experts at Rangement Spacer.
