Lockdown restrictions may be easing, but 47% of office workers will be continuing to work from home. This also highlights the problem of space in the home with 1 in 2 Brits (52%) admitting to being desperate for more space and 30% feeling stressed with the clutter at home and feeling that it’s affecting their mental health.
To help tackle the issue, Attic Self Storage is rolling out new sites in London to help the nation, and teaming up with celebrity organisers the Style Sisters to launch Style with Attictude –four themes of space saving tips based on the nations’ top four space issues incl. storage struggles for parents.
The Style Sister have worked with Rita Ora, Amanda Holden and Stacey Solomon and have launched a ‘Style with Attictude’ campaign, to tackle Brits biggest space challenges which includes 15% of Brits who want guidance on storage ideas for their children’s things.
They share their top storage ideas for parents with us:
- Zip lock bags and label machine
Zip lock bags are an amazing way to keep everything in one place. Try zip locking puzzles and games; art and crafts; books; pens and pencils; photos or school work. The list is endless and they look gorgeous. Also our favourite tool is our label machine! Print out labels for each zip lock bag so you and your child can easily find things. Having things organised will help you feel mentally less stressed, especially when you open a cupboard draw.
- Use self storage to create space
With space at a premium, an instant way to create more space for parents is to use self storage. We recommend Attic Self Storage who have a range of secure storage units with 24/7 access for convenience and new sites launching including one in Marylebone this summer. Consider storing toys so you can alternate them to keep your children entertained all year long. Also any hand me downs you want for later on like cherished sentimental items; or even children’s seasonal clothes. Self storage is an affordable solution instead of upsizing your property.
- Make use of your wall space
With lots of toys, a clever way to beautifully present these cherished items is with hanging baskets and teddy hammocks. The kids get really excited to see their favourite cuddly toys together which can bring comfort. They can also show them off to friends and family when they are allowed to visit. For parents, it helps keep things organised and stored in one place, and teaches children to become proud and want to keep their rooms in order.
- Categorise and contain
Once you have your zip lock bags sorted, now categorise and contain them further by creating storage units. These can be storage boxes or shelves with storage baskets. For our celebrity parents’ children’s bedrooms, we create different boxes, usually including arts and crafts; games; school; cars; toys; learn and play etc. Then we pop the relevant zip lock bags in each. We then use A4 sticky print paper to print out labels to match, and then stick them on the outside of each box. It looks great, and children find it fun to pack things up into the right boxes.
- Create a bedtime boxÂ
Having a bedtime routine is really helpful for children and it can prevent them getting distracted by toys before bed. Creating a bedtime box adds an element of excitement and delight and gets them wanting to get ready for bed. Add in a book, teddy and blanket which helps them fall to sleep. Also, adding different books and mixing up their teddies keeps things interesting.
You may also want to read how to teach your kids to tidy and organise their room, this can help a lot in time saving.
