Nearly all homeowners are faced with the problem of household clutter. Things just seem to pile up and we have difficulty getting rid of those old treasures that we will never have any use for. Unfortunately the size of your home decreases as you accumulate worthless stuff piled on the stairs and in the every corner of your home. Here are some unexpected ways to reclaim space in your home.

Consider turning your steps into drawers. With drawers to store shoes, out of season wear, or just about anything that will fit in a 6 inch high drawer. You can maximize your storage space even more by adding storage shelves under the stairs. These can be used for books, decorative items, or you could even turn them into a wine rack.

Consider buying an ottoman which have storage areas inside to store blankets or other items that you use in your family room or living room. It's a great way to keep them handy and out of sight when not in use.

If you have a cat, a litter box is in inevitable and unsightly. Consider hiding the litter box inside of an old cabinet. Just cut an opening for the cat to access the area and place the litter box inside. Now kitty has a private place to take care of its business.

Turn an old playhouse into an outdoor living space. Once the kids move away, you can use the old playhouse to store tools. For making it into a living space just add outdoor furniture, some carpets and cushions and you will have a nice secret space all your own.

Got kids at home or grandchildren who visit regularly add a magnetic area to a wall in a child's room. The kids can have the fun of playing with magnets without making your refrigerator look cluttered. Painting chalk paint on a wall allows for loads of creativity without the clutter of a giant chalk easel. Both of these features can be enclosed by a frame, or you can just free form it on the wall.

It really only takes a little imagination to reclaim space in your home. You will be surprised how much space you can gain but throwing out stuff that no longer has any value and use all the available space in your home.

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