The Seattle Times — Look up: How to use your home’s vertical space in small, medium, and big ways
Amber Katz, The Seattle Times
Maximize your square footage by going vertical! Depending on the layout of your house, you may be struggling to find effective storage opportunities. Amber Katz at The Seattle Times asked Seattle-based interior designers their expert tips for making the most of a tricky space—and the answer was to reach for the stars (or the ceiling, at least)!
Here are some snippets from the article:
“There’s so much you can do with your little house to improve the function. It is about accessing that vertical space to maximize a small space.”
“I like to keep those vertical spaces very flexible. What we’re going to do with them today is different from what we’re going to do with them in a few years.”
“For one plant-loving client, Gardner installed five horizontal rails on a 4-foot-wide wall near a window. A hook system holds potted plants along the rails. ‘Then you have this gorgeous living wall,’ Gardner says. ‘That’s a great way to utilize vertical space for greenery and plants.’”
“Gardner suggests installing a wall bed with a built-in desk. ‘It’s a fabulous way to have that guest room you need a few weeks out of the year, but also have a fabulous desk situation that can easily convert when Grandma and Grandpa come into town.’”
“I’m a huge, huge fan of using art ledges. I don’t just use one—I want to fill up the wall.”
“For flexible vertical storage, pegboards can be found on Etsy and at Ikea, and they can be customized with pegs and shelves. ‘They work really well for the midcentury home aesthetic that is so prominent in Seattle,’ Gardner says. “
Whether you’re ready to add an additional floor to your home, or just strategically placed shelving, there is a vertical solution for your space that will fit your needs. For more, visit the Renovation Blueprint blog for more tips, tricks, and inspiration—I add new articles every Friday!
