There are multiple loft organisation tips you can implement to tidy your loft and improve the overall organisation of your home. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure your items are stored and protected from damp, dust, and other potential hazards.
In this article, we cover our top three loft organisation tips, ensuring your space stays neat and accessible, no matter which items you intend to store. Alternatively, if you already have an organisational system in mind, we have a wide range of loft storage solutions available to purchase online now.
Solid foundations
Our first tip for improving your loft organisation is to ensure you have solid foundations, whether assessing the condition of your existing loft boards or installing a new loft flooring system to give you a stable foundation to work with. The way your loft boarding has been installed has a huge impact on how you can store your items, such as available space, loft walkways and more.
At LoftZone, we are continuously analysing how we can improve the storage and organisational capabilities of lofts across the UK, which led to the creation of our reliable and durable raised loft flooring system, the StoreFloor. This method of Loft boarding ensures that your attic is properly insulated and supported with Tri-Supports, slide-on steel beams, and additional optional uni-supports, giving you plenty of floor space and support when organising your loft.
Having the appropriate insulation and support in place before the deck is secured on top means that your loft can safely hold big weights, revolutionising the organisational and storage possibilities available to you.
We have a network of professional and fully insured loft flooring installers to help you with your StoreFloor installation needs, or we have a free, step-by-step installation guide you can follow.
Functionality first
Our second loft organisation tip is to focus on functionality and how you intend to use your loft space. Prior to implementing your storage system, it is useful to organise your items, sorting through the items that are already in or intended to be stored in your loft space and deciding which items you need quick access to.
For example, if you’re an enthusiastic jet setter and intend on travelling the globe, it’s probably best to keep your suitcases and luggage in an easily accessible location, avoiding spending hours searching for them. Alternatively, if you’re looking for storage solutions to hide away Christmas decorations until next year, you may not need to worry about having these readily available.
Additionally, you may need to improve the functionality of your loft’s access hatch and ladder to provide more space and a safer way of accessing your storage space. We have a selection of reliable loft ladders, including slim-line, space-saving options to improve your loft’s accessibility and increase the floor space available for storage.
Bonus tip!
When taking inventory of what you store, it’s best to be brutally selective and ensure that everything you no longer need is removed. Recycle, donate or sell old gadgets, clothes and furniture – they’ll be better off in a new home where they actually get some use!
Once cleared of clutter, it will be much easier to keep note of what you have and create more space for things you need.
Optimal organisation
Our third and final loft organisation tip is to think about the storage products you want to install in your loft – planning will help when determining the appropriate amount of shelving and/or cupboard space you need.
Remember, different materials need different methods of storage, such as ensuring photographs are properly contained and clothing is safely packed away, avoiding damage from temperature changes and critters that make their way into the attic. A great way to protect your property for longer is to store items in plastic containers with silica gel pads.
At LoftZone, we have an extensive selection of loft storage solutions, including loft shelving and wardrobes, allowing you to create an organisation layout that suits your lifestyle needs.
Get organised with LoftZone
Increase your storage space with the safe and secure loft boarding solutions here at LoftZone. Our range of products and options makes us the go-to destination for your loft storage needs, with solutions to fit properties of all sizes.
Contact the team for more information on our StoreFloor, or visit our shop to purchase a DIY loft boarding kit.