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Posted on Tuesday, 30th June 2026
House sharing has become a very common living situation for Brits, with over half a million in just London alone. With the cost of living at an all time high, those living in the UK are house sharing as a mean to cut costs.
We survey the nation to reveal the struggles those sharing homes face, that see many Brits arguing over a lack of storage with friends and family.
Almost three in ten (28%) said that a lack of storage in their shared home makes them feel stressed. With a further 28% admitting that they’ve argued with someone they live with about storage and clutter.
With this guide of hints and tips, we hope it helps bring a sense of organisation to your shared home.
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Survey data showed that communal areas such as hallways can be a sticking point for many people sharing spaces. Almost one in four (24%) of those residing in Cardiff said that they find their hallway constantly cluttered with belongings, compared to only one in twelve (8%) in Bristol.
The hallway often becomes a dumping ground for belongings, with an abundance of shoes, coats and bags that tend to get left there as soon as you walk through the door. Keeping this area clutter-free will not only avoid any tensions from rising, but it’ll make a big difference to your home and any potential guests that might turn up.
The size of your hallway will ultimately dictate the amount of storage you can have in this area, so if you’re tight on space, make use of wall hooks to keep coats and jacket off the floor. Shoe racks and shoe cupboards are a great way to keep footwear all in one place and tidy.
Over one in five (21%) said that their communal fridge and freezer is always overcrowded and one in six (15%) admitted that they have limited space to store essential food items in their already crammed kitchen space.
As an area of the home that most of us tend to spend quite a bit of time in, it’s important that the kitchen is kept tidy and clean for others to also enjoy the space.
To help you keep on top of this busy area of the home, establish clear guidelines for all sharing the space. Set up cleaning responsibilities and designate cupboard space for everyone to create a harmonious living environment.
You’d be surprised at how much out-of-date food ends up sitting in cupboards, so make sure to check the expiry dates every month. Create a ‘shared items’ zone, to avoid any confusion of what belongs to who. Items such as salt, pepper, cooking oil, spices, cookware and utensils are often shared in households, so store these in a container in a central location.
With almost one in five (18%) saying that they struggle to find things because of clutter and a further 19% admitting that it makes their home feel less relaxing, it’s important that your bedroom is as clutter-free as possible.
We know that clutter can cause a negative effect on our living environments, especially in a bedroom. If not clean and organised, this can cause stress and effect your sleep quality. If your space is on the smaller side, utilise your available wall space as much as possible. Use wall hooks to hang bags, jackets, scarves and even jewellery, and shelves to help house items such as books and pictures.
Under bed storage is often overlooked, but it’s a great way to remove clutter from your bedroom floor, into a controlled area. Use slide-out clear containers, so that you can always see what’s inside of them, without having to rummage through each box.
Almost one in ten (9%) said that their shared bathroom has a lack of storage and as one of the main rooms in constant use, it’s important that it’s kept clean and organised for everyone.
If you find that you have minimal storage options in your bathroom, you might want to make use of stackable boxes and baskets so that everyone has their assigned dedicated personal zone. Keeping your toiletries and other belongings in this tidy area will help to prevent any overcrowding.
If you’re tight on space, make use of free wall space by adding hooks and shelves where possible. Add door hanging organisers to the back of your bathroom door, to help store any loose toiletry items.
One in ten (10%) admitted that their shared living spaces are so cluttered that there’s no space to store any personal belongings.
Similar to the kitchen, establish cleaning responsibilities in the living room, there’s nothing worse than coming home from work to find this area of the home messy. As well as regularly decluttering this space, so that it doesn’t become overwhelming, make sure that your furniture items are serving you purpose.
Ottomans and bookshelves are great larger furniture items that can help to store a lot, while looking stylish and inviting. Also make use of storage baskets to hide away blankets, books and other soft furnishings.
Under a third (28%) said that a lack of storage makes them feel stressed, so having a tidy and relaxing outdoor space that you can escape to, is just as important as the inside of your shared home.
No matter the size of your space, whether it’s a balcony, patio area or larger garden, aim to keep on top of it every week. By doing weekly checks, you will avoid any large scale deep cleans. If you have pets in your shared home, make sure to clean up after them and remove any other litter items from your outdoor space to maintain a clean and inviting space.
If you have a patio area in your garden, clean away any dirt and moss that can build up over time and give each slab a good clean with soapy water. For any grassed areas, make sure to do regular cuts to keep on top of it, as well as pruning any bushes and shrubs.
