Your space in your home can fill up quickly. Check out our article on tips to de-clutter your home.

Your living space is determined by the country you live in, the town you reside in, and your area’s geology. A typical apartment or house in Japan will have small rooms and very few rooms as well. Many people have to figure out new ways to arrange their apartments to accommodate the little living space. Small things begin to pile up, and non-essential items quickly take up space. There are many ways to arrange your items to give you the best looking place and the most efficient use of your available space.  

Build Up

It seems like an easy concept, but some forget that they have a large amount of vertical space in their apartment. It is much easier to build up a few boxes or crates to become standing compartments that can hold your household items. You can label the boxes to ensure that you put the right objects in the right spot. You can find different sizes of stackable boxes and cabinets at the many department stores in Japan. It is a good idea to buy clear or partially clear boxes to ensure you know which one to use. They have a variety of styles to fit the décor of your place as well, so you can get the best ones for your place.

Storage Boxes

Storage boxes are great ways to clean up the areas around your washer and under your sink. Small boxes can separate the washing detergent for your clothes and other necessary cleaning supplies that usually clutter up that area. Small standing racks are great for this as they are usually thin and can fit in tight spaces near the washer.

This works well for the area under your sink and the cabinets that hold your food. You can easily separate you from different kinds of food and seasonings with small racks that add elevated storage space for your pots and pans, as well as your boxes for food mixes. You can find small plastic dividers that work great for organizing your pantry as well. Some boxes may have sliding doors and can work well when storing away vegetables and fruits or other kinds of dry food.  

Secret Compartment Furniture

Your living area can quickly become cluttered with remotes, wires, or other small connectors. There is furniture you can buy with extra compartments or are hollow inside to allow for extra storage. You can easily place the same kind of items in a specific location to keep it put away until you need it. There are ottomans for large things like remotes and other electronics. They can be good for storage and the extra place to prop your feet after a long day. Some chairs will have pockets or small storage nets on the side for quick access to remotes or headphones when you want to enjoy some tv.

Hanging Racks

These are great ways to clean up a messy room or kitchen since you can hang all of the items with hooks or bags. Many kitchen utensils can be hung on them, and they can be neatly tucked away in smaller kitchens. This works for larger items like ladles or spatulas as well. You can attach extra shelves to the racks to give yourself more space for spices and seasonings. They convenient because they don’t have to be drilled into the walls to get them to stay. Many have suction cups or are magnetic and can hold a decent amount of weight. They are generally inexpensive and can be found at 100-yen stores throughout the country. You can get various sizes and lengths to ensure you have all of the room you can get from your small space.  

Folding Items

Some containers can fold away with items still inside them, and they are perfect for organizing your things while saving the necessary space. They can hold small or very thin items and can be tucked away in slim spaces. Some examples would be small containers that raise and fall into a lined shape. They can be stored under the couch or in between the space furniture as well. It can be beneficial in getting your things in order. These are harder to find, so you may have trouble getting ones that fit what you are looking for.

These are just a few things that you can use that will help clean up your household items. There are more things for you to choose from when you go looking for boxes to use. You will find the right things that will help you de-clutter your room.