Apartments are a convenient way to live for those looking for affordable housing. However, it comes with its own challenges especially when you have kids living with you, since it doesn’t offer the comfort of a large space or a backyard. The greatest challenge for any parent is how to declutter the house and keep it organized. As compared to family homes, apartments normally have smaller rooms and more condensed kitchens. The following storage tips are handy when living in apartment with kids.

1. Bookcases
   Most apartments do not have much floor space, so it only makes sense to maximize on vertical space. Bookcases are excellent as they provide space for storing CDs, books and DVDs. They can also be used for showcasing your kids’ treasured items and photos. These bookcases placed in kids rooms can be used to store their toys, games and stuffed animals.
2. Stackable plastic drawers
   Find some that can be easily stacked one on top of the other. They are cheap and excellently store clothes, laundry supplies etc.
3. Baker’s rack
   In organizing the kitchen, a baker’s rack comes in handy providing both style and functionality. An external pantry can be a good idea too since you can keep those food items that you need to access quickly. The remaining space in the kitchen cabinet can be used to store utensils and any other thing that can fit.
4. Shoe rack or shoe organizer
   If there is anything that can drive you crazy is shoes all over the place. Hence, it’s important to get a shoe rack to store all extra shoes that cannot be stored in a cabinet. A shoe organizer is also a good way of dealing with this problem as it can be hanged behind a door such as a closet door, therefore saving on floor space.
5. Hooks
   They act like wall shelves thus turning empty walls into storage places. Hooks allow you to keep items used on a daily basis in the open and accessible, but also out of the way. They are great with coats, bags, umbrellas etc.
6. Under the bed storage
   Look for big plastic storage bins that can fit under the bed. They are ideal for storing blankets, extra clothes, tools, books, toys etc. They are helpful in keeping everything out of sight and out of the way.
7. Bed frames with in- built drawers
   Having a bed with in- built drawers provides the much needed space not only for storing items but also for making them easily accessible when needed.
8. Storage ottomans
   When living in apartment with kids, one of the great ways of having an organized home is having multi-functional furniture. A great place to start is by getting an ottoman with more than one use since they are easy to find. Ottomans are normally used as foot props when one is relaxing on a couch. Nowadays, there are beautiful ones that come with removable lids for storing items such as books, TV guides, remote control etc.

The above simple storage ideas can go a long way in organizing your house, thus making life more comfortable when living in apartment with kids.