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[quote=Anonymous]Sometimes we found dressers to be more productive storage than bookshelves. We had Malm 3 drawer dressers lined under windows in our living room.

Bookshelves with doors so that you can close the doors and it doesn't feel so cluttered.

I know everyone loves the Expedit system but I just find it not to be the most productive storage option. You might want to see if you can find other pieces that would work better. If so, Ikea sells easy and fast on Craigslist.

Go vertical. Even in a small bathroom if you can squeeze a shelf up high to store extra shampoo and toilet paper it clears that much more space from your cabinets.

Underbed storage and under couch storage. In one home I stored fitness stuff (weights, foam rollers, etc) under the couch in another I stored a underbed box with gift wrap supplies.

Like everyone has mentioned, you need to purge. Family knew of our small space and knew their thoughtful and appreciated gifts might not be so appreciated if we didn't have the space to store them. You also would be surprised how much baby gear you can live without.

Kids don't need a million toys. Just because a child loves trains, doesn't mean he will love them more if he has 50 of them. In fact, he might not appreciate it them because there are so many.

Seasonal decor takes up a lot of storage space. Evaluate what is necessary, what can be put in a storage unit and what needs to go.

We don't buy bulk items of things because even if it is cheaper, the real estate in our home is too costly.[/quote]

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