closet space
Not counting the kitchen cabinets, this is all of the closet space in my entire flat! I consider myself a simple living girl, but this is a bit extreme!
Nevermind winter coats, hats, purses, sweaters, and my extensive shoe collection, but where am I supposed to keep practical things like a vacuum cleaner, cleaning supplies, sewing materials, luggage, my aerobic step, exercise ball, and cat litter?
I guess I just found a use for the scary and abandoned bathroom in the common hallway; only problem is, I'm a bit scared of going in there...
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Guess you didnt check that out before you planned to move there huh? Considering how we women love shoes and clothes, that would be one of the big things to look for sure. This house I moved to amazed me, theres closets everywhere and even one I didnt know in the second bathroom. I never noticed it when I was looking at the house lol How lucky was that? Guess you will have to get some large storage pieces.
Wow - that's unreal. Do you have a garage? Laundry space?
Honestly, the enormity of working out the logistics of moving to a new country trumped little details like closet space.
In asking around, it's not an uncommon here to not have closets, especially in old houses like mine. People here live with much less than the average American is used to and I think it's a fair trade for the high ceilings, big windows, and amazing kitchen and bathroom, but it would be nice to discover a closet I hadn't expected :)
There is a shared laundry room in the basement, but it's damp, and the stairs are very narrow, so it's not really a practical solution.
But I'm not in the US anymore and most people here make due in much less space, so I will not complain, I will find a solution.
~ Sage
This is normal for Europe. You will find lots of wardrobe options in furniture stores.
I'm sure that you will get ideas from the organized readers. Here are some possible fixes from a wanna-be organized person:
1. Use under-bed storage, possibly raise bed with Bed Lifts.
2. Space Bags might help for seasonal items.
3. If your kitchen has ample storage, possibly the cleaning supplies will fit in a cabinet or two. Maybe the vacuum, too?
4. Make full use of the walls.
5. Check Ikea website and catalog for ideas.
6. Look for a good handyman to fix the scary bathroom.
7. You might try draping decorative fabric over storage boxes until you get settled.
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