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Storage Ideas for Small Spaces
The key to creating a balanced space while storing items is to use a mix of solutions. See ideas for small space storage below and shop a curated list of products.
Open Storage
Design Ideas
- Open bookcases with thin, clean lines add to the loftiness of a small space.
- Go as tall as possible to maximize vertical storage.
- Consider thin width and depth to maximize usable area. Many of our bookcases are only 12 inches deep to fit into tight corners.
- As you style an open bookcase, try grouping similarly sized items for a balanced look.
Beam bookcases
Slim bookcases
Etting bookcases
Woodwind Open-back bookcases
Tiny Tip:
Position free-standing bookcases as room dividers to define zones.
Closed Storage
Design Ideas
- Closed storage conceals items so clothes, pots and pans, books and more can all live happily together behind closed doors and drawers.
- Not all closed storage functions the same: Doors and drawers serve different purposes to better accommodate certain items. Opt for a mix of storage types within one unit, if possible.
- Consider door panels made from frosted glass, perforated metal or wood slats. These styles hide items but add visual interest.
Hover wall-mounted cabinets
Kenwood bar cabinet with ceramic top
Keaton media cabinets
Linear media cabinets
Console Tables & Cabinets
Design Ideas
- Consoles are typically shallower than traditional accent tables or cabinets. Take advantage by popping it into a tighter corner.
- Not enough room for an end table? Position a console table behind a sofa for extra surface area.
- Think outside the box and get double duty out of a console by using it as a desk, bar or prep station.
Bowen console tables
Kenwood console cabinet with ceramic top
Hudson console table
Kinley console cabinets
Shelves & Wall-mounted Storage
Design Ideas
- Shelves don’t need to take up the length of a wall to be useful. Make the most of a narrow nook or tight corner.
- Doors and drawers can take up extra feet. Opt for narrow or short shelves to gain extra storage space and have items within close reach.
Linear wall-mounted nightstands
Foshay wall shelves
Arista wall shelf
Alta wall shelf
Tiny Tip:
Uniform shelving can overpower a small room. Try staggered shelves to lighten the look and feel of a space.
Storage Benches & Ottomans
Design Ideas
- Consider multiple storage ottomans to create flexible seating options in a small space (plus all that extra storage!)
- Lacking a traditional entryway? A bench immediately defines this zone just by placing it near the door.
- Add a storage bench at the end of a bed to stash clothes or shoes nearby.
Alden benches
Dodd storage ottomans
Slim cubby benches
Fleming storage bench