When space is at a premium, there's only so many places you can go tuck things of importance out of the way. This homeowner took things to the rafters with a diy sliding storage method that you're just going to have to see to understand.
Instructables user depotdevoid has been busy creating this ceiling storage system in the rafters in the basement to help hold all sorts of small parts. Sure they could have created a bookshelf and put pretty little boxes on it and disguised it, but sometimes you really want to see what you have and keeping things hidden will only irritate things.
Although this look isn't for everyone, it is a great way to make the most out of your space if you're short on closets or an attic and is smart thinking. It would be great to hold Christmas decorations, linens or even camping gear if needs be. Rails were created by attaching perpendicular boards to the beams, allowing modified boxes to slide in and out. See the full tutorial over at Instructables.
Do you think the idea is a smart use of space or would they have been better off with something else? Let us know your ideas below!
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Great idea! Suggested aesthetic improvements:
> lower profile handles with integrated lable system
> a more subtle container (i.e. not clear)
bet this helps with sound, too. great use of space.
Reminds me of when I was a kid in the 70's/80's - Dad took some hollow-core doors and ran them over the ceiling joists in the garage: That's where the Holiday & out of season stuff was stored up off the garage floor.
I don't think the point is to look nice but to see where everything is. Though closed containers and large font labels could do the same (with more effort) if you're picky.
This would be great for midwest, non-dry basements
I still don't quite get it, but it could be a good option if you want to keep things out of the reach of kids or pets.
Well I would not be able to live with this.
But then I do not like anything under the bed or cluttery stuff on walls or surfaces. It has sort of a pack rat feel about it.
Luckily my husband doesn't read AT, so I don't have to worry about him seeing this and getting a bright idea.
This is something more along the lines of my husband's favorite blog, Lifehacker. He would love it's completely practical function.
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I don't think this is meant to be for good looks. It is for either an unfinished basement or garage to add extra storage without covering floor space. The writer/diyer didn't intend it to be on the ceiling of a living space.
Alternate suggestion: why not get rid of some of the junk instead of finding new places to store it?
i dont like to see all of these when i have to head up...
I always enjoy seeing examples of creative ways of solving problems, so I liked this.
OTOH, I don't understand why he made those complicated handles, when he could simply have bought inexpensive utility handles at a big box store.
But still, stars for creative thinking.
@FengShuiByFishgirl - Looks like it's stuff he uses to make things. I *always* regret it when I throw away craft supplies...inevitably I need whatever it was a month later. I see nothing wrong with creative storage for crafting supplies!