Space seems to get less and less, and we still want to store more and more things.

Correct shelving systems can make sure use every available bit of space efficiently.

Whether it’s personal or business, we seem to acquire more possessions over time and need to ensure the shelving chosen suits the items being stored.

There are a variety of shelving alternatives so how do we make sure we get the right one? Here are some tips to help you save space in your storage areas and make the most of the area you have.

Make the Most of Vertical Space with Shelving.

Think upwards, Storage isn’t just floor space… that’s just the beginning!

You have a huge expanse of unused space consisting of several feet above your floor space. As we know it is dangerous to stack boxes on top of one another, you risk them tumbling down causing injury and breakages which could be financially crippling in personal injury claims and loss of stock. Also, using floor spaces reduces the amount of room you have to walk around, and you may trip or stumble trying to traverse your way through the chaos.

Simple solution! Install shelving or racking systems to store your goods vertically and safely and stock will be easier to monitor and record.

No more needle in a haystack.

You not only have large items to store you will have small items too, and these can easily be misplaced. The ideal solutions is to use storage cabinets with little drawers for storing smaller items or shelf bin kits- this will make them easier to find.

Don’t Hoard!

Don’t hold on to items that are no longer needed or used. Have a good clear out and be really ruthless – You will be surprised how much space you can save this way.

Even the walls can be used.

Don’t leave walls redundant, use wall mounted shelving to store extra items or put up some hooks for hanging tools, bags or even coats.

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Even your staff need storage space.

In all business environments it can be easy to forget that your staff need some personal storage space for their belongings too. This needs to be safe and secure, so ideally lockers should be provided.

So remember that space uses all dimensions… sensible storage is using vertical shelving options. For more information please give one of our sales team a call on T: 0161 627 3444 0161 627 4440