Storeroom: the secrets of arranging the storage room

Storeroom - a unique place in the apartment. You should not refuse it, even if you have a small studio apartment at your disposal. Since it is almost impossible to equip it in some typical projects, happy owners of storage rooms need to weigh the pros and cons before dismantling walls and partitions.

In the pantry, you can find a place for a vacuum cleaner and a bucket for cleaning the apartment, iron and ironing board, and also conservation or off-season outerwear and footwear. You can also store household appliances, such as a washing machine or dryer, sports equipment, such as skis, skates, roller skates and even a bicycle. Still there will fit construction tools or working clothes and many more things that we do not use very often.

The layout of some apartments have already provided built-in storage.This technique was especially widely used in construction by architects of the last century. Therefore, in the "Khrushchev", "Stalin" or "Brezhnev" you can still find the rooms, which are also called the closet. The entrance to them was located in the corridor or room. However, many apartment owners of the old foundation prefer to abandon them, demolish partitions and unite the storage room space with the living area. Although, as it turned out, the storage room is provided by the project for a reason.

To date, the architects have also returned to the allocation of a storage area. Because even a small space behind the closed door, more like a miniature wardrobe, can make life easier, help create a more beautiful interior in the apartment and also make it easy to maintain order in the house. Well, if the room for the pantry is already provided for the project. And even if the apartment is not equipped with it according to the plan, this is no reason to be upset.

In an apartment building, the pantry is most often located in the hallway, near the kitchen or bedroom. In a country house to find a place to storeroom easier. For storage of household goods, products and other things you can use the design of the stairs.Under the steps you can place a lot of things and objects that have no place elsewhere.

Usually the storage room acts as a room for a warehouse of unnecessary things. You can hide anything in it: from building tools to a bicycle. But it is also often stored on the shelves of food and preservation. And since we do not use the pantry on a daily basis, from time to time you can forget about some products and find them already with an expired date. And so that this does not happen, you can place products in the order of the expiration date.

And although the storage room is just a small room behind a closed door, you should not pile it up with unnecessary items. Proper layout looks very aesthetic, so even a roomy room should be divided into separate zones, and all things should be streamlined. No need to try to fill the available angle than horrible. Space should be organized so that each thing has its own place. It is important to remember that in the pantry, as in the whole apartment, there is no room for trash, so without getting rid of old things it is impossible to use the space rationally. Otherwise, chaos and chaos can not be avoided.

In a large country house there are many opportunities to accommodate a spacious pantry. And nevertheless, it is better to think over at the construction stage how to organize the internal space, where and how certain things will be stored. It is worth remembering that in the pantry on the account every square centimeter.

Storage rules:

• To keep shoes in perfect condition, it is best to keep each pair in a separate box. It’s good to sign each box so that when the season changes, do not look through every pair. Ideal - print photos of shoes and stick pictures on the side of the box. To save space, you can place the shelves at an angle.
• On medium shelves it is better to store things that are often used, for example, sports bags, laundry baskets, tools. You can also install special drawers for things at arm's length.

• Suitcases, vacuum cleaners and other bulky household appliances should be stored in the lower part of the closet under the shelves.
• It is recommended to remove the artificial Christmas tree and Christmas decorations to the top tier.
• If there is a need to store the upper non-seasonal clothing, you can place the bar along one of the walls for hangers. The optimum height is 1.7-2 meters. And for hats it is necessary to allocate a separate shelf.

The most rational and practical way of organizing space will be shelves. For the storage room, there is enough shelf depth of 40 cm. But this width can be adjusted depending on the layout. And it is not necessary to use shelves of the same size and it makes no sense to place only large and spacious ones. And at the same time it is necessary to consider the expected load on each section. The shelves installed along special guides can be swapped over time and moved, thereby increasing or decreasing the dimensions of the sections.

“Stalinki” usually have a good area, so these apartments often have two storage rooms. But, mostly, apartment owners dismantle partitions and use storage rooms to expand living space. With the right approach, you can equip a dressing room, laundry room or study.

Small pantries are found in other houses of the old stock. For example, a storeroom in the "Khrushchev" can occupy only 1 square. It can be used to store household appliances, cleaning products, ironing boards, etc. And in “brezhnevka” the storage area, as a rule, does not exceed 2.5x1x3 meters. This is a good option for a dressing room, in which you can also store some household appliances. Often, the project included storage rooms in the corridor or next to the bedroom. The free space in the corridor is more reasonable to use as a closet for outerwear. A pantry near the room may have the function of a dressing room.

In panel houses, the pantries became more spacious and spacious. Also in modern high-rise buildings, architects often leave free space for storage space on the floors. It is very convenient and practical - to have a separate utility room next to the apartment. In this case, there is no need to bring a bicycle or a pram with dirty wheels into the apartment.

In some apartments the pantry is already provided for by the layout and is most often located in the hallway. It is also possible to purchase a separate small room on the landing - this option is the most convenient. But if you do not have such a functional space at your disposal, then you can organize a home area for storing things. To do this, it is enough to use the free nook of the apartment and make a pantry on your own.

You can equip the pantry in the following areas:

• In a free niche - this is a great option if the project of an apartment house is non-standard. At the same time, the apartment owner will not have to work with redevelopments, it is quite enough to think about how to organize the free space, build the missing wall with a door and add a few shelves.
• Dead end in the hallway. If the hallway is long and in the corner of the far wall there are no doors to other rooms, then you can trim the unnecessary space and fence off a couple of square meters of false gypsum board with a cut-out door opening.Then such a space even in a small area can be used rationally. Here you can store not only household items and accessories, but also street transport: bicycles, prams, rollers, etc.

• The best option would be large area in the room - then part of the living area can be fenced off with the construction of a closet, and all the free space inside can be used for storing things and household appliances.
• Small niche in the kitchen - ideal for a pantry, and even if the area does not exceed the size of the refrigerator, you can still use it rationally. Inside, you can store not only pickles and homemade preparations for the winter, but also dishes, bulky kitchen appliances, buckets, rags, ironing boards, etc. For cleaning products and sponges you can make special holders and small shelves on the door.

• Closed shelves above the doorway in the kitchen - such a technique is often used in panel houses in a hopeless situation. In this case, the doors of such a small pantry can be made of the same material as the set. Then the extra storage space for pickles or dishes will not be noticeable.Although it is not always convenient to use the space under the ceiling, but if there are no other options, this method is also good. And even such small shelves will allow to unload the kitchen from unnecessary cans and household appliances.
• On the balcony - if the space of the loggia is not used as a recreation area or a study, then you can use the free space for storage. Even for a small cabinet, you can find a place or install shelves and close them with beautiful doors.

• The owner of a large house is not so puzzled by the problem of allocating storage space. Find a few square meters can not only under the stairs, but also in the basement. But if you plan to use the pantry to store food, you should immediately take all measures to avoid pests. Air vents should be protected with a small mesh mesh.

Design plays a more functional than aesthetic function, and, despite this, the design of the pantry deserves special attention. The important role played by the appointment of the pantry. Before proceeding to the design you need to decide what you will store in it.Free space can be used as a dressing room, a place to store or use household appliances, or as a small warehouse for food and household chemicals. Proceeding from the task, it is worthwhile to proceed to the plan of engineering communications - electricity and ventilation.

The most popular ways to finish the pantry:

• Painted plaster - a simple and effective way to finish the walls. It looks especially appropriate if the walls of the adjacent room are also covered with decorative plaster.
• Wallpapers are the most economical and easiest way to finish, but at the same time you should choose such fabrics that can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
• Plastic panels - the most practical option. PVC panels are easy to clean with a dry or damp cloth.

• Drywall is a good option for a pantry, although designers claim that this option is less practical because chips, scratches and scuffs appear faster on the surface.
• For finishing the floor in the closet, they often choose the same type of flooring as in the next room. But the most practical are linoleum and tile. Laminate - less durable and reliable material.

Since the pantry, as a rule, has a small size, it is better to choose light shades for finishing walls and floors, they will visually expand the space. And if you plan to use the room as a laundry with a washing machine, then it is better to choose materials that are not afraid of moisture.

The door should not stand out from the general style of the apartment. On the inside, you can provide additional shelves and hooks on the door. In terms of practicality and space saving, sliding or folding doors are best suited.

Immediately select the type of lighting, since it will be difficult to convert lamps and swap lamps in the following stages. In addition, to search for the necessary thing or object in the twilight is a dubious pleasure. If it is not possible to conduct a separate cable for electricity in the storeroom, for lighting, you can use LED strip or spotlights on batteries.Built-in lighting on the ceiling and on the shelves will make the pantry not only cozy, but also more convenient.

If you plan to store fresh vegetables in the closet, then you should take care that the ventilation is equipped. But even if shoes and clothes will be stored indoors, it is worthwhile to think through proper ventilation. The ventilation system will relieve unpleasant odors and high humidity in the room. Vents should be covered with mosquito nets to prevent insects and other pests from getting inside.

High shelving to the ceiling will double the usable storage area. As well as the built-in design, it does not take up much space and will make the interior of the room more spacious and comfortable. In addition, you can install individual shelves with your own hands - this is the least expensive way to build a closet. Place them better from floor to ceiling. For this you need the corners and the shelves themselves. Corner or U-shaped shelf will accommodate several times more things. And in order to make the pantry more functional and roomy, you can work out the design of the rotating corner unit.

If you do not want to keep building tools, an ironing board or stocks of products in the closet, you can pay attention to bold and unusual solutions. Non-standard use will make small space as efficient as possible.

If you often work at home or like to spend your free time at the computer, then you can equip a small pantry as an office. Behind the door to place a table with a chair, and on the walls - small shelves. You can also use the door for a variety of hooks and hanging shelves. But this way of arranging the pantry is only suitable for tidy people who can refuse free storage space.

If the pantry is located next to the bathroom or kitchen, then you can even organize a laundry. There is also a place not only for a washing machine, but also for shelves with powders and air conditioners, for a basket with clothes and a small dryer. This method will significantly save space in the kitchen and in the bathroom. And for greater functionality, it is possible to provide and attach a folding ironing board on the closet door.

It is interesting and functional not difficult to equip a pantry. The main thing is to clearly understand for what purposes the room will be used and what things will be stored in it. In the far corner of the apartment from the pantry is better to do a workshop or a study. In this case, it is enough to place a spacious tabletop and fix shelves, small cabinets and drawers on the walls. But in this case, the design of the storage room should coincide with the interior of the room.

If you are in the pantry will store stocks of food, then for cereals, pasta, spices and other bulk substances, choose transparent containers. In this case, the lid should be tightly closed so that pests could not penetrate. And fruits and vegetables should be stored in ventilated boxes. They extend the shelf life of products, are well ventilated, do not allow moisture to collect,which in turn leads to rotting. At the bottom of the box you can lay cardboard, plywood or plexiglass. And in this case, you must choose another place to store household chemicals.

Practical and unusual way to use the pantry in the kitchen in the panel house - floor-to-ceiling drawers. In this case, you will always see where the desired cereals or spices. This is the best option for gourmets and lovers of cooking.

Another great way to organize food in the kitchen is to use pivoting structures and provide shelves on the doors.

Not bad, if the storage room has drawers for storing small accessories - this is very convenient and practical. Especially if the pantry is used as a dressing room.

On the top shelves it is not necessary to store only New Year decorations and a Christmas tree. If a mobile staircase is thought out in advance in the pantry, with the help of it you can get any necessary things.

The door to the storage room should not differ from other interior doors in the apartment. It is not necessary to focus on her attention. If the pantry is located in the hallway,the best option would be a door with a mirror surface.

Mop, broom, household chemicals or paper napkins can be stored vertically on the door. For this you only need to install additional hooks and holders.

And if you need to save space, it is better to choose sliding or folding doors.

The semicircular pantry looks very unusual and spectacular.

On the organization and proper storage in the pantry, see the following video.