If you live in a small space,
tiny home hacks are your best friend
Instead of squeezing,
stuffing and stacking your things into place,
why not hide your clutter in secret storage?
This is 35 Best Hidden Storage Ideas to Declutter Your Home
1. Make shelves from repurposed wood with hidden drawers.
Save money by using wood you already have
to install floating shelves with a hidden drawer surprise.
This serves a dual purpose
and offers more storage than meets the eye.
The overhead storage saves floor space
and allows the room to feel more open with the bonus of a drawer.
2. Faux Electrical Outlet with Recessed Storage Compartment
The hidden storage area behind a would-be electrical outlet
serves as the perfect decoy if you’re trying to conceal smaller valuables.
It acts as a safe,
takes up no significant space and blends in with the room,
hiding your valuables in plain sight.
3. Out of Sight Key Rack
The key storage area is a very simple DIY project
consisting of just hooks and labels.
Cleverly concealed behind beautiful artwork,
this faux setup will add to the room’s aesthetic appeal.
4. Build a Cabinet Behind the Bathroom Mirror
An easy to do storage solution offers several tiers of shelves.
The larger the mirror,
the greater the storage space you will be able to get.
The versatility of it allows you to store a wide range of items you use in the bathroom.
5. Artsy Garbage Receptacle
Who said a garbage can can’t be chic and stylish?
This garbage can is such a seamless part of the decor
you can’t tell what it is.
The door of this old cabinet is fitted with hinges at the bottom
so the door just tilts open and is secured by chains at the side.
6. Bathroom Cupboard Caddy
A convenient way to store your hair accessories and products
is right on the inside door of your bathroom cabinet.
Whether your bathroom is large or small,
this is a genius way to keep those items out of sight and organized.
A bonus feature is the magnetic strip for bobby pins and metallic hair clips.
7. Bound Book Storage Box
An oldie but goodie storage solution
is still a good way to conceal things that are of value to you.
Just cut and paste the books onto a wooden box
then give it a home on your bookshelf.
8. Secure Your Valuables behind Appliance Grills
Once you are sure that the appliance you choose
will not pose any heat or water damage to the items you are storing,
you are free to go.
Just remove the grating and put away securely.
9. The Slot Beside the Refrigerator.
That little slot between the fridge and the wall
has a lot of potential for storage of spices and other bottled items.
The addition of wheels to your storage rack makes it easy to roll it in and out.
10. Storage Compartment under Padded Seating
This attractive and functional wooden chair storage
is another practical dual purpose DIY.
The chair seating has been reupholstered and padded,
then reattached with hinges at the front.
11. Hidden in the Tilework
With the innovation of 3D blocks,
another dimension of storage has been added for the bathroom.
The draw-like design is secure
and blends seamlessly into the rest of the tile work.
12. Invisible Storage Door.
This innovative creation is a discreet way to conceal your valuables on shelving,
creating the illusion of a door.
This product is called the InvisiDoor.
13. Built In Storage beneath Bed Base.
This storage idea is a massive space saver
because of the sheer volume of usable space it provides.
Simply lift the mattress
and you have free and easy access to your stored items.
14. Magnetic Makeup Storage
The inside door of many medicine cabinet is made of metal
which makes this an ideal spot for storing potted makeup.
Without having to sacrifice any of the existing shelf space,
magnetic tape can be affixed to the lid of each container
and stuck onto the door.
This will make it easier for you
to identify the product you want to use since the label will be exposed.
15. Recessed Bathroom Storage Cabinet.
This recessed bathroom storage idea helps save space
because it does not protrude from the wall.
It appears purely decorative at first glance,
however it is a quite functional storage cabinet
and the doors are made of framed pictures,
which provide the accent.
16. Bathroom Mirror with Sliding Shelves
This handy bathroom mirror design
features slide out shelves on either side.
It is convenient for storing medicines
and other bathroom items which could alternatively be stored on the counter.
17. Make Book Shelving out of Your Kitchen Island
The corner of your kitchen island may be made into columns
which can be fitted with shelves and doors for storing your cookbooks and such.
It frees up your counter space
while allowing you to keep your books in their own little area.
18. Dual Function Storage Keyboard
A cool computer keyboard doubles as a storage unit
for items usually used at your computer desk.
Store post-its, pen and other desk paraphernalia
which are bound to clutter your desk area at some point.
19. Stairway Drawer Storage
Maximize the storage potential in your home
with this under the stairs storage idea.
It provides multiple storage areas
with quite a bit of space for each as well.
They are good for basement steps,
but can also be used in the main stairway if you like it.
20. One Drawer or Two Drawers?
A simple modification allows you to conceal valuables
in the second layer that will be created.
The cover that results gives the illusion that you’re seeing the bottom of the drawer.
21. Bookshelf Doubles as Secret Doorway
Another version of the InvisiDoor,
the idea is to give you two book cases for storage
which actually perform double duty as doors to an entrance you wish to conceal.
22. Faux Basement Stair Storage.
There is a lot of space waiting to be used beneath the stairs in your home.
Creating a recessed trap door on top of the broadest step
will give you a hidden storage area for items you would like to keep out of view.
Nicely camouflaged with a floor accent piece to further conceal the door.
23. Store it in the Door!
It is hardly a place anyone would think to look if they are searching for valuables.
The idea is beyond clever,
even though it will takes a little work to do it.
24. Below the Cupboard, Above the Floor
The base boards at the bottom of kitchen cabinets are called toe-kicks.
This is an excellent hiding place for valuables to be stored.
25. Conceal it in the Sofa
An unassuming looking piece of furniture
provides a large storage area for your possessions.
It will go a long way in keeping the room clutter free.
26. Re-imagined Floor Storage.
Instead of tossing out old dresser drawers,
a practical way to utilize them
is to convert them into compartmentalized under the bed storage.
You may decorate them however you like,
add your personal style then tuck them neatly away under the bed.
27. Pull-out Under the Counter Storage
Make use of that dead space below your kitchen storage cabinets
by installing some sliders and drawers.
This can be done across the span of the cupboards
to provide several additional rows of storage space.
28. Repurposed Kitchen Counter Turned Coffee Table and TV Stand.
This appealing coffee table was made from a kitchen counter
which has been converted into a nifty storage space for your flat screen TV.
The space below the TV also serves as hidden storage for other items.
29. Bathtub with Shelves in the Framing
The bathtub with a fold out frame offers storage
which helps you keep your body wash and bath oils close
as you soak your troubles away.
It boasts enough space
to also accommodate the cleaning agents you use in your bathroom.
30. Upcycled Coffee Table with Drawers
This coffee table is the perfect DIY project,
giving the opportunity to use up items you may already have lying around.
You can use old cupboard doors or drawers,
or create one using wood and drawer sliders.
31. Behind the Photo Frame Bathroom Storage
A decorative recessed wall storage
which offers a convenient way to stash toiletries out of sight with visual appeal.
It is an excellent space saving hack
which may also be used in any other area of the home which could benefit from additional storage.
32. Headboard Storage Compartment
An uncluttered bedroom is the ultimate haven.
This storage solution is perfect for tiny bedrooms
as It cleverly makes use of the space already occupied by the bed,
creating a compartment behind the headboard to stow your items out of sight.
33. Functional Rectangular Seating
Positioned right below the window,
this functional seating area makes for a well ventilated storage space.
The seat area is hinged to allow access
and it can be further decorated by adding cushions.
34. On the Rocks
A clever and safe way to conceal keys outside is through the art of disguise.
You can protect them from the elements in a small empty container,
and then disguise it to make it one with nature.
35. Air Vent Storage
The magnetic grating that covers your air-conditioning vent
is a great location to hide valuables out of sight.
You may choose to unscrew the grating each time you need access
or simply attach it via magnets.
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