8 Creative Storage Ideas for Small Spaces

• Our storage ideas for smaller spaces include using narrow shelves, vertical wall space, and hidden drawers.

• In bathrooms and pantries, use small storage containers to keep items from becoming cluttered and disorganized.

• Create a designated space for sports equipment, musical instruments, home office space, and gaming systems in your home or apartment.

Looking to make the most of all those tiny spaces in your home? Whether you are an apartment dweller or just trying to reorganize a small pantry or closet, there are some really simple ways to pack it in without things looking like they are packed in. But how? Our designers at Cribsi have storage ideas for small spaces that work in homes large and small. The best part is, they don’t involve contractors, repainting, or complicated tear-downs.

From decluttering to adding wall hooks and hidden secret drawers, we’ve got you covered in every nook and cranny. A well-placed accent can easily double as extra storage when you need it most. We help you reconsider your vertical spaces, tiny closets, and cabinet storage in every room and for every purpose. Consider some of these easy apartment storage ideas for small spaces that make sense for smaller dwellings.

1. The Tight Entryway

One typical challenge of living in a small space is having a tight or narrow entryway. Luckily, this all-to-common problem has some really easy solutions. If your home is a tight squeeze by the front door, it likely gets cluttered easily. This is an easy fix. Consider storage ideas for small spaces including implementing a method for organizing your jackets, umbrellas, backpacks and gym gear that everyone in the home will use. This modern entryway decor might include smart coat racks that retract when not in use and thoughtful wall hooks near the door. And don’t forget to optimize your shoe collection!

2. The Tiny Bathroom

There are definite perks to living in a home with a small bathroom. There’s less to clean and not so much space to clutter. But organizing your hygiene products and other items may seem daunting without the additional cabinets and storage that a larger bathroom has. Maximize your bathroom with a few space-saving upgrades and storage ideas. For small spaces in the bathroom, slim wall shelves and wall-mounted dispensers can free up the countertop space you need for beauty or hair products. With modern bath accessories like this toothbrush holder, you’ll find new counter space in no time.

3. Added Living Room Space

Your living room should be a place for complete recharge and relaxation. In a smaller living space, it may even blend into other living areas like your kitchen or bedroom — but you can still make the best of every square foot. We have some great apartment storage ideas for small spaces when it comes to living room comfort items. Are you a reader? Consider organizing your books onto contemporary living room tables and add a slim wall lamp like this one to save space. Use a long console table for drinks and snacks and place it discreetly behind the couch. You can thoughtfully hang items on the hooks underneath where they won’t clutter side tables and other seating areas that guests might use.

4. Hidden Gaming Supplies

Living in a small space doesn’t mean giving up the love of the game! If you don’t have enough space for a separate room for video games, you can create a small oasis of game storage right in your living room or bedroom. One idea is to upgrade your small space with Yamazaki storage and a game cabinet. Keep your cords from tangling and give your game console and controller its own designated space, thoughtfully hidden from view when you aren’t using it.

5. The DIY Pantry Expansion

Even if you have a small pantry, there are ways to use every single part of it. You can maximize small spaces by adding shelves and additional hooks. In the pantry, this allows you to easily hang pots, pans, or dish cloths on hanging door hooks for easy access. Apartment storage ideas for small spaces may include using stylish canisters or spice jars to help declutter a dark or small pantry and maximize usable space. Stow this Rosti Choptima board set into those narrow areas and free up counter space so you’ll always have plenty of room to meal prep. Our pro tip? Label everything for easy access.

6. The Too-Small Bedroom

Let’s say you have roommates or a college dorm situation. Or maybe your current home design includes a small bedroom. This poses its own set of unique storage challenges when it comes to closet space, personal belongings, and decor. It’s even possible you have no extra storage at all. So what can you do? Some storage ideas for small spaces call for thinking vertically. What we mean by that is using the space on the walls and underneath. Adding drawers under your bed, stools with hidden storage, or thoughtfully-placed shelves can all add storage even to a place where none currently exists.

7. The Teeny Tiny Home Office

You may be lucky enough to have a designated office space but it’s also possible your office is integrated smartly with another room in your home, but that doesn’t mean it has to be non-existent or neglected altogether. Whether you work from home part-time or just need a place to keep your files and important documents, you can use these storage ideas for your small home office spaces, too. A slender desk with carefully-selected organizers could be the perfect solution, allowing a spot to study, work, or store important items.

8. Instruments and Sporting Equipment Space Savers

Whether you live in a small home or apartment, storage ideas for instruments and sporting equipment can be a challenge. If you require more space for specialized equipment for music, cycling, hockey, swimming, or even just a place to put your gym bag, typical storage ideas for small spaces may not achieve your desired look or outcome. Adding extra stands, racks and shelves, or hooks may work if you have a free corner or closet. We also suggest reaching out to fellow athletes to see how they store their equipment in tight areas without it taking over small or shared space in the home.

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