You might have meticulously planned out your tiny rooms, but somehow, that clutter still
manages to creep in.
Rather than stack up boxes or use unsightly plastic trays, why not try some of our clever
storage ideas to save space, even in the tiniest house?
Here are 15 storage ideas for small spaces :
1.Keep everything in one place
When there isn’t room for a lot of different
furniture pieces in your home, choose one that will house everything.
buy multipurpose dresser that includes drawers, cupboards and display space.
Plus, it provides extra surface space for hot dishes ready for serving.
2.Use storage to divide spaces
If your living room is also your kitchen,
dining room or even bedroom, use block furniture and handy storage to divide the space.
Placing units behind a sofa is another genius way to maximise your storage without taking
up wall space, and helps to define the separate areas further.
3.Use baskets for quick clear-ups
Labelled baskets are a practical way to separate
everyone’s shoes and outdoor gear, so line up several on shelving at different heights
in the hallway or utility room.
Colour-coded labels help young kids who aren’t reading yet stow their stuff too.
Store them on shelves in the hallway to free up the important floor space in small spaces.
4.Create an under stairs utility
Take an orderly approach to your under stairs
space how ever small it it.
Add clips, hooks to the door or wall to free up floor or cupboard space and make sure all
your cleaning tools are easy to find..
If you have space add a well-stocked trolley or a bucket filled with your cleaning kit
are kept together.
5.Make a headboard with storage
If you are negotiating a small bedroom the
headboard is the perfect space to squeeze in some extra storage.
You can buy a bed with headboard storage or do DIY. with a headboard that have storage
will give you additional space.
6.Use the walls
Make the most of every last bit of space in
your home and build floor-to-ceiling shelving and cupboard space.
If you have lots of books or records, it’s a great solution for storing them, while at
the same time creating a striking wall of colour.
7.Use space around a door
Why stop at the walls?
Build deep shelves in the wasted space around a doorway to store books.
You may even find you have space to squeeze in a few lovely green plants and any other
knick-knacks in need of a home.
8.Make the most out of an alcove
You can make alcove from bookcase.
Lay a narrow bookcase on its side to create an alcove bench for seating and storage.
Pop a basket or storage box into each section of the shelving. or you can make alcove according
to your imagination and ideas.
9.Invest in a trolley
A trolley has a million uses.
You can use it to organise anything from craft supplies to groceries to toys to cocktail
paraphernalia.
And because it’s on wheels, you can maneuver it so that it’s always out of the way, however
small your space.
10.Make the most of space under windows
From benches where you can take off your shoes
and dump the detritus of the day, to built-in cubbies for toys and games, the space under
a window can be a very handy storage spot.
11.Create a media storage system
A TV can take up valuable space in your living
room.
Don’t allow it to.
Instead, use it as a focal point to build storage around.
Simple shelving and movable TV units Or something tailored to your needs, try fitting a bespoke
design.
12.Build a home office in an alcove
Want a swanky home office but don’t have
room for one?
Why not transform an alcove into a hideaway office?
All you need are open shelves, perfect for storage boxes, which can sit above a desk
consisting of a simple plank of wood.
You could choose to hide the area behind folding or sliding doors to keep all the clutter tucked
out of sight.
Wickes has a range of folding doors.
13.Use every inch of space in a kitchen
Where space is tight in a small kitchen, it
is important not to waste even a millimetre of potential storage space.
A thin pull-out cupboard, with multiple shelves or racks, offers the perfect solution and
makes food supplies easy to view and reach.
14.Keep hallway clutter at bay
A bench with storage beneath is an ideal way
to contain hallway clutter.
Baskets allow shoes, hats and other paraphernalia to be tucked away out of site.
Add labels so everyone has an individual place for their things – this also makes missing
items easy to find in a hurry.
The hooks above use wasted wall space to order coats.
15.Use under-bed storage in a children’s room
Utilise space under your child’s bed by
asking a carpenter to create one that incorporates storage space.
These fun bunks have the ultimate storage for toys and clothes.
Alternatively, you could look to buying a ready-made option with drawers or even a desk
built in beneath.