Tiny homes hold the secret to clever storage, with their well-placed shelves and multi-functional furniture. They demonstrate that if you get creative, you can maximise even the most miniscule sliver of space. Keeping this in mind, we searched room by room to find the best storage solutions for small spaces - including small room ideas for small bedrooms, small bathrooms, small kitchens and more. Intrigued? Come see how others added storage to a small space with these ideas…
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Bicycle shelfKeep your bicycle out of the way and make a stylish feature of it with a wall-mounted bike rack (these ones are no longer in stock, but an array of stylish alternatives can be found online). You don't need to store above the fireplace, a hallway will work just as well.
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If you can't stand the space, get out of the kitchen
Kitchenalia can always be moved to another, larger room if storage space is at a premium, especially for items that you don't use regularly. A well-made cabinet such as this would look equally lovely in a sitting room.
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A clever combination of kitchen shelves
A plethora of extra storage space is unleashed in this kitchen by surrounding the doorway with cabinets. Lesser-used items are stored higher up, while a small cube shelf rests on the countertop to store smaller, everyday items. Sleek storage boxes are placed on top of the refrigerator, while a wall shelf displays decorative plates and teacups.
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Clothes storage in the corridor
Remember that clothes storage doesn't necessarily have to be in the bedroom (especially if you have a small bedroom). If you have a corridor near the room consider utilising that as a place to put wardrobes, as designer has in this Chelsea house.
Taken from the May 2013 issue of House & Garden.
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Built-in shelves for a small bathroom
If you don't have much floor space in your small bathroom, utilise your walls. Space has been maximised in this tiny bathroom with built-in shelves (which also conceal unsightly pipes and cisterns).
Taken from the September 2014 issue of House & Garden.
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Raise the bed
Interior designer 's London flat is a box of brilliant, space-saving tricks. In this bedroom, the raised bed lifts up to reveal extra storage underneath.
Taken from the May 2013 issue of House & Garden. Additional text: Christopher Stocks.
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Behind-the-bed clothes storage
Interior designer Maurizio Pellizzoni of has utilised the space behind the bed in this room to create an unenclosed walk-in wardrobe. 'The mirror conceals double doors which lead to the bathroom,' he says. 'We left a 70cm gap between the back of the bed and the storage and hanging system, so there is space to walk around, and also for a retractable ladder that allows access to the top shelves. We curtained it off using a sheer fabric from . This method creates a feeling of space, making the room feel lighter and less cluttered.'
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Hooked on small kitchens
Interior designer 's flat features small kitchen storage ideas galore - including this corner which cleverly mixes shelving and hooks to brilliant, space-saving effect.
Taken from the May 2013 issue of House & Garden.
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Above the door bookshelves
Designer 's solution to book storage is cleverly integrated above-door shelves (see another example by designer Ebba Thott here). For similar effect on a smaller budget, try this look from Ikea.
Taken from the July 2014 issue of House & Garden.
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Tiny bedroom bookshelves
Tiny bedrooms don't need to be boring bedrooms. Stick to a two-tone scheme (in this case, pink and white), streamline with clever under-bed storage and make a design feature with essential items, like books. A few well-chosen necessities in bold prints (throws, cushions, etc) will add some personality.
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