STORAGE IDEAS FOR A SMALL HOUSE

STORAGE IDEAS FOR A SMALL HOUSE

Choosing storage for just one small room is challenging enough. But what if your whole house is on the small side, and every space, from kitchen to bathroom to living room, lacks storage? With our comprehensive guide to small house storage, you needn’t worry about lack of space. From tried and tested options such as storage boxes and shelves to more innovative and unexpected small room storage ideas, we have picked the best storage solutions for every room in your (small) house.

1. MAKE THE MOST OF HALLWAY STORAGE

Hallway storage is often neglected. Hallways are usually narrow, so tricky to furnish, but with clever storage furniture and shelving units, even a small hallway can fit a lot of stuff. Storage benches are our favourite type of storage for hallways – not only are they practical for stashing everything from shoes and bags to coats and the dog's lead, but they also up the comfort factor by providing seating (perfect for putting on those shoes).

2. STORAGE FOR A SMALL BEDROOM

Like to keep your storage subtle and your room tidy? From the front, this is just your average wooden headboard, but if look to the sides, there's hidden storage.

3. USE MULTI-PURPOSE STORAGE IN CHILDREN’S BEDROOMS

If you have limited space in a child’s bedroom, and especially if your child is likely to be staying in the same room as they grow older, choose kids' room storage that is functional and can easily be rearranged or dismantled. A wall mounted storage unit will keep all small items tidy and can be removed or reconfigured.

4. UTILISE WALL STORAGE SPACE IN THE KITCHEN

Choosing kitchen storage is all about freeing up precious counter space, so make the most of wall space with shelves, cabinets – or even better, a combination of the two. We would all love a large kitchen like this with an island in the middle, but if you can’t have that, opt for half-depth cupboards and shelving like this unit that will fit all your crockery and make a nice display, too.

5. USE BASKETS

Baskets can be very helpful to store knick-knacks and segregate stuff, even in a single wardrobe. Use them to keep stationary, jewellery, make-up and almost anything that needs to go into your wardrobe without bunching up with your clothes.

6.USE THE INSIDES OF DOORS

Maximise space in wardrobes and cabinets by hanging baskets on the inner sides of the doors. You can use this space to put all sorts of things like cosmetics, scarves, belts and a lot more.