Clever interiors hacks to create more storage space at home without adding clutter

Some of the best small space organisation ideas for you to incorporate into your home to maximise your storage

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19:25, 17 NOV 2023

Declutter

Most of us are hoarding way more than we should, this goes for everything from clothes, books and even furniture. By doing a really intensive audit and getting rid of anything we no longer use, or even like, we can very quickly get rid of a lot of clutter from our home, freeing up some valuable space.

Repurpose Wasted Areas

Look for dead space that can be repurposed into storage or shelving. For example, under the stairs storage, floating shelves and bespoke cabinetry built into wall cavities can create clever storage, adding to the clean uncluttered look you are aiming for. A seemingly purposeless nook in hallways or large rooms could be a new office or study area with the clever addition of a small fold down desk.

Banquette Seating

Build a bench in that wasted corner of the kitchen or living room, top it with a custom cushion, and not only have you got yourself an additional seating area or cosy reading corner, you have even more storage!

Work Smarter

Make everything in your home start working harder by choosing multipurpose furniture. For example, ottoman storage benches not only have great space to store things, but can add a touch of luxury at the end of your bed. They can also act as a coffee table and a handy place to hide remotes and the kids’ toys in the living room, or even act as extra seating for guests!

Use Open Wall Space

Make the most of limited counter space in your kitchen by hanging knives and even spice racks from magnetic strips under your upper cabinets or free wall space. Floating shelves in the kitchen can be used for pots, pans and even mugs.

Murphy Beds

A Murphy bed is a style of bed that folds down from the wall when it’s in use, and stays tucked away when it’s not needed. They can be stored in anything from bookcases, shelves, media units, closets and more to save space, making them especially ideal post-pandemic when many of us have turned guest bedrooms into home offices. Opting for a Murphy bed means that instead of dedicating a full room to potential guests who will only be there a handful of times a year, you can turn the room into something more useful like a playroom, office, or extra sitting room, and simply fold the bed down when you do have guests staying.

Wall beds are often built into the fabric of the wall, even if it is a false wall created by wall panelling, while Murphy beds are usually housed within cabinetry that stands proud of the wall. This cabinetry is then wall or floor mounted. Beds that fold back flat against the wall can use normal mattresses, though you should always double check the thickness, width and length to ensure you’re happy with what’s being provided.

Down Under

If you can opt for a bed with built in storage do, but if not, the area under your bed or even your sofa can be ideal for lots of sneaky storage space. IKEA is a gold mine for clever storage solutions specifically designed for tighter spaces like under the bed. This will make it easy to organise everything, from bedding to clothes and shoes.

Think Seasonal

Get around limited wardrobe space by simply removing out of season clothes until next year and storing them away in handy under the bed containers. You will free up at least half your wardrobe this way!