Living in a small apartment can be challenging. Thankfully, there are countless innovative storage solutions to help make the most of the available space.
Discover furniture pieces that double as storage space, like this couch with built-in cushion compartments. Or hang a rack or hooks behind a door to hold shoes, coats and hats.
Over-the-Door Storage Solutions
Apartment living often means limited space, so space-saving solutions are an invaluable resource. From multifunctional furniture pieces to smart storage ideas, there are countless innovative strategies for making the most of a small living area.
Wall-mounted shelves are an easy and effective way to organize small apartments. Utilize this space for displaying decorative items, storing books or kitchen essentials and looking for shelves with decorative frames for an updated look.
Fold-down desks can be an ideal apartment storage idea for those in need of workspace. Choose one with dual functionality as both table and workspace to save yourself valuable floor space.
Storage Cubes
Utilize vertical space in your apartment with slim storage solutions that utilize vertical space effectively. Install a door organizer in the entryway for shoes, hats and headbands or install shelves above the pantry for extra utensils and supplies.
Shelving that goes all the way up to the ceiling can be an excellent studio apartment storage idea, especially when combined with decorative baskets or pretty woven storage bins to store linens and more. Hanging a shoe rack over a closet door or bedroom door is another practical method of footwear storage as seen here by @ashleypeacock.
Purchase of multifunctional furniture such as coffee tables with drawers or multi-shelf end tables can provide an effective storage solution in small apartments, where lower shelves can serve as space-saving storage while upper surfaces serve as desk surfaces or work surfaces.
Rolling Islands
No matter if you live in a studio apartment or one-bedroom floor plan, every square inch counts when it comes to space usage. Luckily, there are a number of clever storage solutions designed specifically for small apartments that help maximize storage without incurring additional furniture purchases.
As an example, a room divider made of stacking crates can provide an adaptable place to store books, blankets and other accessories. Wall-mounted shoe racks can help free up closet space for storage of footwear while wall-mounted caddies make finding what you need easier. Clear plastic caddies also work great as replacements for overstuffed medicine cabinets to help organize medicine more easily.
Installing shelving in your bathroom, pantry and bedroom is an easy and cost-effective way to increase storage capacity in an apartment. Look for slim shelves that fit tight spaces for optimal organization; see this bright bedroom from @decidetodeclutter as an example!
Bins & Baskets
Bins and baskets are essential apartment storage tools. From toy organization to laundry, linens, blankets, mail, shoes and more; bins are an invaluable organizational asset that make any room seem more organized.
Utilize your space under the bed or in closets as another effective means of storage in a small apartment by making use of bed risers to store boxes, baskets and drawers or consider purchasing a storage-friendly bed frame which raises your mattress with built-in drawers.
Use a wall-mounted shoe rack to hang coats and scarves while using a wire kitchen door/closet caddy as additional produce storage, freeing up floor/table space for seating, decorations or desk use.
Entryway Organization
Organization is key when living in a small apartment. From multifunctional furniture to wall-mounted shelves, there are various solutions available to maximize space while eliminating clutter.
Step through each room of your house and create four piles: keep, donate, sell and toss. Clutter can quickly accumulate so regular decluttering will help maintain an organized living environment.
Just hanging a shelf over or behind a door can provide convenient storage solutions for linens, glass jars containing useful items and more. Plus, these areas are easy to access and you can hide the shelving with decor pieces like woven baskets or metal bins for an attractive finish!