Creative Ideas for Organizing Storage Spaces

Start by taking a look at your home. What items are scattered on the floor and various surfaces, hanging from chair backs, or lying directly on tables? You undoubtedly have your own personal system for organizing things in this chaos, but in addition to the untidy look of your living area, you are simply stealing space from yourself that could otherwise be used for more important and beautiful purposes.

Have you ever refused friends the chance to have a party at your place just because your living room is packed to the ceiling with items that don't have a place to be stored? Or when was the last time a chair in your room was used as a chair rather than a coat and jacket hanger?

You need to create storage space that you will actually use, so plan it carefully. From unusual solutions for small spaces to smart innovative ideas - our tips will inspire you to choose the right way of organizing storage spaces.

Under the Bed

You probably already use the space under your bed for storing various items, but you may not have maximized its potential. Some beds come with built-in shelves and drawers, but if your bed doesn't have them, there are many ways to create them yourself. Store seasonal items like bulky winter sweaters or rarely used things in deep sliding under-bed drawers, such as the ones shown in the photos. If you are still in the process of buying a bed and find yourself short on storage space, look for a bed with built-in drawers.

Under the Stairs

There are two ways to use stairs as storage spaces: either the stairs themselves as multi-functional shelves or the space under the stairs where you can hang hooks, hangers, and make sliding drawers. The first option may cost a little more, but the storage potential of such a space is very high.

Multi-functional Furniture

If you have limited space in your home, consider purchasing furniture that serves multiple functions. For example, a trundle bed that doubles as a storage box for blankets or a sofa with a built-in coffee table.

On the Walls

If you have limited space, you can use an entire wall or part of it to create floor-to-ceiling shelves, customizing them according to your own design or purchasing large shelving units like the ones in the photos. Or perhaps all you need is to move your bicycle from the center of the hallway and install a special wall-mounted fixture for it? Whatever you need, there are many walls in any home that can be used to mount shelves, hooks, and even full cabinets.

In the Storage Room

Not every home has a storage room. Even if you do, it is often set up in the most practical and economical way possible. If your bedroom floor is stacked with bedding, maybe it's time to think about properly organizing the storage room? For example, adding a rod for hangers or attaching another shelf unit with shelves and drawers.