Clever Storage Solutions for Your Condo

Have you been reluctant to buy a condo at the Lake of the Ozarks due to space restrictions? Well, our condominium complex at the Lake of the Ozarks offers plenty of living space, especially compared to other condos but many of us have accumulated a lot of stuff over the years. However, just because of you lots of "stuff" doesn't mean you can't enjoy our luxury condos, it just means that you will need to get a little more creative with your storage solutions. Today, Isla Del Sol has a few suggestions for storing all of your belongings, check it out!

(This photo is an example of storage solutions and does not depict an actual photo inside our condos)

Maximize Your Closet Space

Your closet is not necessarily limited to its obvious dimensions. When you get a little creative with the area, you can double its space. Adding shelving like in the photo to the right allows you to put in an extra hanging rack, using the lower space that often remains empty. Drawer dividers can be added to increase the amount of what can fit into them. There are also over the door hanging shelves that use up even more space that will otherwise be wasted.

Use Your Walls to Your Advantage 

Walls are mostly used for hanging pictures, but they are a great place for additional home storage. In the office, adding floating shelves above your desk utilizes a lot of otherwise empty space. Files that you don't often need in hand can be stored at the top.

You can hang kitchen utensils that are used often on the wall space between the counter and the cabinets. A hanging cup rack doubles as decor if you put your prettiest mugs on it. This simple solution frees up a lot of drawer and counter space. If you don't like the idea of having to hang up hardware for this, a  utensil holder on top of your counters will alleviate some space in your kitchen drawers. 

Multifunctional Furniture 

The very best way to increase your storage space without adding furniture is to buy pieces that have storage hidden inside of them. Storage ottomans are great for this. They can be used as extra seating or table space, but also allow you to keep items inside of them and out of sight. Benches are also great seats that have plenty of room for stuff underneath.

A captain's bed comes with built-in drawers underneath the frame. Some coffee tables have a top that lifts up to desk level, with storage space underneath.

This just barely scrapes the surface of creative ways to store your items! There are a lot of great ideas out there when you do your research. Don't let a smaller space keep you from a life of luxury on our private island at the Lake of the Ozarks! Our premier condo complex situated right on the water's edge of the Lake of the Ozarks is waiting for you! Come tour our model units daily from 10am to 4pm! 

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Enhance Your Space with these Helpful Storage Hacks

Although it may not feel like it, spring will be here before we know it! Clutter is bound to happen in smaller spaces, so the more storage solutions you can find, the cleaner and calmer your rooms will feel. Spring is the perfect time to get your living quarters organized. If you are planning on doing some spring cleaning this year, here are seven storage tips for your Lake of the Ozarks condo.

1. Go Up!
One space that seldom gets used for storage is vertical areas, like the back of doors. Those precious square feet can be put to good use, especially for narrow items that get cluttered quickly. There are several wire baskets that can go on the back or regular, cabinet and closet doors. These are great for saving space and keeping contents easy to view.

2. Don't Ignore The Nooks
Even small spaces can be useful. Shelves don't have to be long expanses of horizontal space to be useful. If you have a corner that isn't being used, add a shelf! Get creative in how you can use small, empty spaces in your home.

3. Use Out-In-The-Open Storage
We often think of storage as closed doors and drawers, however, in smaller space, we have to get unique with how items are stored, which may include using spots that are in view. Consider adding a hanging wire basket to the side of a kitchen cabinet that can decoratively store the boxes of aluminum foil, wax paper and plastic wrap.

4. Double-Duty Furniture
Furniture that can do more than one thing are perfect in small spaces. Ottomans with storage space work wonders in cutting down the clutter in living rooms and bedrooms. Strategically placed bookshelves can double as a work surface and storage unit.

5. Use Windows
Although windows are great in small spaces, as they can bring in natural light that makes a tight room feel bigger, they also gobble up potential storage spots. To get the best of both worlds, think creatively. In a kitchen, add a bar to the top of the window and use it to hang pots and pans, or add a shelf and use it to store bowls and cups.

6. Go Under
If there are items you just can't store out in the open, go under! The space under the bed is great for storing things that you want to keep handy, but don't need all the time. If there isn't much space under your bed, you can use bed risers to add several inches underneath it. Once you have the bed risers in place, you can stack storage boxes on top of each other, or utilize bigger bins.

7. Hang Items Up
Sometimes there is a lot of empty space not being used inside cupboards and cabinets. If you want to utilize this space, you can add a small tension rod and hang items. Under the sink, you can add a tension rod and hang cleaning supplies.

Happy Organizing!
When you own a condo at the Lake of the Ozarks, it allows you to get creative with the furnishing. The Lake is a place to relax and have fun, so your home should reflect that as well. Isla Del Sol is a private island paradise at the Lake that is nestled in a unique setting, surrounded by water. Enjoy it for yourself by owning a condo at the Lake of the Ozarks.

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Super Savvy Condo Storage Solutions for YOU!

When relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks, one of the choices you'll need to make is whether to live in a home or a condo. For many reasons, the benefits of condo living at the Lake of the Ozarks far outweigh the benefits of owning a home. But of course, there's always that lingering concern about lack of square footage. However less square footage doesn't necessarily mean you have to make do with less. It just means you'll have to be creative with your space. Isla Del Sol has come up with some super smart space saving ways to organize your luxury condo at the Lake of the Ozarks. Check it out!

Let your storage solution define your space.

Use a simple open shelving unit to create a break in a large open space. While this will definitely provide a huge amount of storage, it will also serve to create division between rooms.

Choose hideaway storage that doubles in function.

Select stylish storage ottomans as part of your decor to hide things in. Tuck them neatly under a floating shelf when not in use. This is a great solution for seating when you need it and out of the way when you don't.

Take advantage of that seemingly unusable space in the bathroom.

If your dedicated storage for towels and other toiletries is limited, consider adding a piece of storage furniture to you bathroom. Many bathrooms have some unused space around the sink and toilet that can be maximized by the addition of a piece of furniture that has both open and closed storage area.

Embrace decorative storage opportunities.

If you love books you know that finding room for all of your beloved tomes can become a challenge. Luckily, books are also awesomely attractive. With a little styling magic, a shelf or two worth of books can add some welcome visual interest to an unused fireplace. Or you can re-purpose two basic standalone bookshelves as a headboard.

Squeeze some creative juice into your kitchen storage.

It may not seem like it, but you can do a lot with creative storage in the kitchen. Use tension rods to hang cleaning supplies under the sink. Turn the side of your refrigerator into a spice rack. Create your own DIY canned food organizer in your pantry with wire closet racks. Install a railing system underneath your cabinets to hold baskets for various kitchen items.

With these amazing storage solutions, you'll find that condo living at the Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect choice for you! So what are you waiting for? Come on down to the only island condo complex at the Lake of the Ozarks and take a look around! We have open house every day from 11am-4pm for your viewing convenience. If you'd like to learn more about the most luxurious condo complex at the Lake of the Ozarks, visit our website or contact the Grein Team for more information. Remember, when the sun is shining and dancing off the Lake which surrounds you, you'll realize that you have finally left behind the craziness of the city and truly found your own private island escape at Isla Del Sol Condominiums!

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7 Storage Hacks For Your Condo!

Although it may not feel like it, spring will be here before we know it! Clutter is bound to happen in smaller spaces, so the more storage solutions you can find the cleaner and calmer your rooms will feel. Spring is the perfect time to get your living quarters organized. If you are planning on doing some spring cleaning this year, here are seven storage tips for your Lake of the Ozarks condo. 

1. Go Up!

One space that seldom gets used for storage is verticle areas, like the back of doors. Those precious square feet can be put to good use, especially for narrow items that get cluttered quickly. There are several wire baskets that can go on the back or regular, cabinet and closet doors. These are great for saving space and keeping contents easy to view. 

2. Don't Ignore The Nooks

Even small spaces can be useful. Shelves don't have to be long expanses of horizontal space to be useful. If you have a corner that isn't being used, add a shelf! Get creative in how you can use small, empty spaces in your home. 

3. Use Out-In-The-Open Storage

We often think of storage as closed doors and drawers, however, in smaller space, we have to get unique with how items are stored, which may include using spots that are in view. Consider adding a hanging wire basket to the side of a kitchen cabinet that can decoratively store the boxes of aluminum foil, wax paper and plastic wrap.  

4. Double-Duty Furniture

Furniture that can do more than one thing are perfect in small spaces. Ottomans with storage space work wonders in cutting down the clutter in living rooms and bedrooms. Strategically placed bookshelves can double as a work surface and storage unit.

5. Use Windows

Although windows are great in small spaces, as they can bring in natural light that makes a tight room feel bigger, they also gobble up potential storage spots. To get the best of both worlds, think creatively. In a kitchen, add a bar to the top of the window and use it to hang pots and pans, or add a shelve and use it to store bowls and cups.

6. Go Under

If there are items you just can't store out in the open, go under! The space under the bed is great for storing things that you want to keep handy, but don't need all the time. If there isn't much space under your bed, you can use bed risers to add several inches underneath it. Once you have the bed risers in place, you can stack storage boxes on top of each other, or utilize bigger bins. 

7. Hang Items Up

Sometimes there is a lot of empty space not being used inside cupboards and cabinets. If you want to utilize this space, you can add a small tension rod and hang items. Under the sink, you can add a tension rod and hang cleaning supplies. 

Happy Organizing!

When you own a condo at the Lake of the Ozarks, it allows you to get creative with the furnishing. The Lake is a place to relax and have fun, so your home should reflect that as well. Isla Del Sol is a private island paradise at the Lake that is nestled in a unique setting, surrounded by water. Enjoy it for yourself by owning a condo at the Lake of the Ozarks.

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