For a small apartment: 8 empty spaces that can be used for storage

Lack of storage space is the bane of small apartments. And sometimes it also hurts the big ones. The easiest solution to the problem would be to simply throw away everything unnecessary. However, if you don’t want to do this, you can simply optimize the space. There is a lot more storage around than many people think. Today I will tell you about them.

Under the cabinet

Empty space under cabinets in a small apartment is an unaffordable luxury. There you can also store pickles, dishes, seasonal shoes that do not fit in the pantry... In general, everything that is used infrequently, but takes up useful space.

Naturally, this option is only suitable for furniture, the bottom of which does not serve as a support, but is only decorative. By the way, you can install special drawers there. Well, or plastic organizers, at worst.

Bed

Or rather, the space under or near it. At the headboard you can make a spacious hidden niche, the top cover of which can serve as a shelf. It’s easy to hide suitcases with seasonal items under the bed or create drawers with linen. Near the foot of the room there is a nice chest of drawers. Well, or a couple of original baskets with lids.

Under the table

So much valuable empty space... However, you need to use it carefully. You have to put your feet somewhere. The solution to the problem can be baskets placed under the table, close to the wall.

The second option is a kind of hammock, stretched between the legs. You can also buy various hanging modules - both multi-purpose baskets and pull-out shelves. They can easily solve the problem of discreet storage of household items.

On the door

Such a large canvas simply asks to be used rationally. Especially in the bathroom. And not in the way many are used to, hanging a hook under a robe. It’s better to screw a spacious organizer to the door, into which you can stuff all the hygiene items. And there will also be somewhere to place towels.

Hinged cabinet doors are also quite suitable for these purposes. Small shelves for spices are very convenient in the kitchen. More spacious ones are in different furniture. However, here you need to be careful. Not every door can withstand the extra load.

Under the ceiling

A mezzanine above a closet or in the hallway is a familiar thing. What if you make an additional shelf open and mount it, for example, in the living room? You will immediately have a place to store books, things dear to your heart, or a collection of vases.

You can also play up the door frame by surrounding it with comfortable shelves or small cabinets. The result will be a kind of arch that can accommodate a lot of things and can be combined with a ceiling shelf. However, again, remember to be careful. The fasteners for such a shelf must be strong.

Behind the door

This option is most relevant for the kitchen, but can be useful in any place where there is empty space between the door and the wall. Usually a vacuum cleaner, ironing board or something else from the same opera is sent to such corners. But you can do it differently. A small shelving unit or wall organizer should fit there. Naturally, this option is difficult to imagine in the living room.But in the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom or nursery it is quite appropriate.

On the wardrobe

If there is a space between the lid and the ceiling that serves only as a dust collector, this needs to be corrected. You can send decorated boxes, baskets or even suitcases there. And what - what is not a design decision? The main thing is that the outer surface of the described storage facilities resonates with the general style of the interior.

In a niche

Any empty space between the wall and the furniture can be made functional by placing a retractable shelving unit in it. It seems that such things do not happen? Oh no, functional furniture comes in many shapes and sizes. You can find it, order it for yourself, or even make it yourself. By the way, the cult of DIY is especially strong in 2020!