\u201cSo, when are you moving?\u201d When you\u2019re living in a small space and expecting a baby, there\u2019s a high chance that you will be bombarded with this question. Here at Garage Shelving, if there\u2019s anything that we\u2019ve learnt from our past clients, it\u2019s that moving is not a prerequisite to having a child \u2013 even if you\u2019re having twins.<\/p>\n
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After adding a ton of baby essentials to your shopping list, moving to a bigger home isn\u2019t always probable and with the higher demand for micro lofts, spacious homes are becoming a scarcity. You\u2019re not alone in trying to expand your family in a small space. You just have to find a cost-effective storage solution and be willing to compromise your current home d\u00e9cor to make use of the space available.<\/p>\n
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As always, Garage Shelving has got you covered. Below are a few tips that will help you to transform your home into a castle for you newborn.<\/p>\n
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Think \u201cDouble Duty\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n You\u2019ll want to keep your small space as organized as possible to avoid any confusion that might drive you over the edge. To do so, you\u2019ll need to think \u201cdouble duty\u201d \u2013 using furniture that serve numerous functions. Mount your television to your living room wall if possible and make space for a table that can serve as your centre table or a changing table for the baby. Once your toddler is potty trained, you can find other uses for the table.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Be Creative<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Living in a small space requires that you to be creative. You want to make your home appealing but you also want to have all your baby\u2019s necessities in close proximity. If you\u2019re occupying the same room with your baby, you can use your dresser or another piece of furniture to separate the baby\u2019s area from yours. Hanging a sheer curtain is also a great way to separate the space. If you need a changing table in the room, think about using a folding table that you can easily store under the bed.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Storage Space<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to think out of the box when it comes to finding the right place to host items that you\u2019re not quite ready to discard. Making sufficient vertical storage space can help to free up a lot of floor space and it decreases the possibility of your little one bumping into things when he\/she starts walking.<\/p>\n Closing Note<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n As a parent, it\u2019s natural to worry when you bring home your new born child – especially to a small space – but with a little creativity and affordable assistance from Garage Shelving, you can live comfortably.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Agree or not, your small home space might become a blessing once your baby transforms into a super-active toddler. With a small home, your bundle of joy will always be within your range of sight, making you feel more secure and relaxed as a parent. It\u2019s not impossible to lose track of where your toddler walked off to when you\u2019re living in a large house \u2013 and suddenly hide and seek will be less fun. Likewise, in homes with staircases\u2026well, you get the idea. \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cSo, when are you moving?\u201d When you\u2019re living in a small space and expecting a baby, there\u2019s a high chance that you<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":998,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21195","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n\n