This
is mostly for those people sharing tiny apartments who also have
roommates, but hanging up a rack of coat hooks as opposed to a towel rod
can help you stay organized and clean.
Converted Dresser
If
you want a little extra space, convert a dresser into a bathroom
vanity, which will allow you to use the dresser drawers to store your
toiletries.
Hide Your Litter box In Furniture
By hiding your pet’s litter box in a piece of furniture, you can conserve space and hide some of the stench, as well.
Whiteboard Table
Put
your whiteboard on your table so you can save wall space. You can use
it normally while keeping track of your daily to-do list.
Behind the TV
This
will definitely take some handy work, but you can create a flap under
your television with some springs and hinges, which will allow you to
store your DVD player, video game system, and any other electronics
behind your television.
Under the Bed
Lie
your mattress on top of a storage unit. That way you can fully utilize
the space under your bed. This example is particularly unique and is
great for small apartments and dorm rooms.
Hang Up Your Bike
If
you have a bike, instead of leaving it to take up space in the hallway,
hang it on the wall with two cables that can easily hook on the
ceiling.
Get Rid of the Box
Lose
some of the bulk from your pantry and get rid of food boxes. Instead,
store goods in air-tight containers which can be vertically stacked.
Stackable Chairs
Invest
in a set of chairs and small tables that you can use to entertain
guests, but are also able to be stacked and put in a corner when they
are not needed.
Under the Stairs
If
you live in a loft or a two-floor apartment, use the area under the
stairs for something productive like a desk or sitting area.
Ironing Board
Cut
a quilt thinly and place magnets on the back of it. When you need to
iron something, just slap the quilt on top of the dryer, and it will
save you the hassle of having to store an ironing board.
Shoe Hanger
Manipulate a wire hanger and use it to hang up your shoes.
Bungee Cord
Instead of letting them take up space in your closet, hang lighter items like sunglasses and scarves on a bungee cord.
Bathroom Supplies
Hang your bathroom supplies on a magnetic rack, which will leave more space in your cabinets.
Toothbrush Storage
Cut
some small indents in the shelves of your medicine cabinets and hang
your toothbrushes vertically to leave more storage space on your
shelves.
Magazine Rack
Use a vertical magazine rack to store your files instead of letting them take up space in your cabinet.
Container Magnets
Make magnets out of old containers, hang them on your fridge, and use them to store household necessities.
Vertical Silverware
Store your silverware vertically as opposed to horizontally.
Replaced Drawers
If you don’t mind the ugliness, take the drawers out of your cabinet and replace them with plastic tubs for more storage space.
Re-purposed Altoids
Use old Altoids cases to conserve space in your desk, while keeping it neat at the same time.
Sliding Pantry
Build
a sliding pantry that can rest in the space between your refrigerator.
This way you can pull it out when you need something and maximize your
kitchen space.
Peg Board
To maximize the space in your kitchen cabinets, store large pots and pans on a peg board that can hang on your wall.
Wine Box
Instead of throwing them in your closet, put your shoes in a wine box and keep it under your bed for easy access.
Mason Jars
Although
this requires a little wall space, by hanging up mason jars you can
store small household necessities instead of allowing them to occupy
your limited drawer space.
Fold-Down Table
Create a foldable kitchen table that can be pulled out from the wall to use for small meals or as an extra cooking table.
