#SPACE SAVING SHELVES FULL#
The space around the bathroom basin, sink and even toilet isn’t often used to its full potential.
Storage racks or shelves over sinks and basins Thin, slide-out racks for cans or bottles can serve as a mini-pantry, and a narrow table behind a sofa gives you an extra surface for books, photo frames or even charging points for your laptop or phone.ħ. An outdoor bench with an opening top can also be used to store gardening equipment or hoses.Įven some coffee tables function as kists or include drawers.Ĭabinets and shelves specifically built to fit narrow spaces make it possible to use otherwise unutilised space behind sofas and next to cupboards. Even the inside of a kitchen cabinet door can often support a small spice rack.ĭoubling up as extra seating in your lounge, an ottoman with a lid is a great place for winter clothes or extra blankets. Hanging racks or baskets can also be added to cupboard doors, for example, to store cleaning products. A unit that incorporates a bench can also be a handy spot for putting on shoes, while space under the seat acts as additional storage for muddy boots or firewood.Ī couple of rails behind a bathroom door can be handy when wall space is limited. Knee walls in attic rooms can also provide storage space, either as cupboards or as spaces for recessed bookshelves.Īn entrance hall can double up as a walk-in closet for all your outdoor gear, such as boots, umbrellas and coats. Even bicycles and other sports equipment can be stored out of the way with the addition of some hooks. If you have space under a staircase, this area can be easily transformed into a set of shelves, a cupboard or a study nook. Kitchens also benefit from corner shelving above countertops or next to built-in cupboards.
Or you can use it in the corner of a bedroom in place of a nightstand. We consider some of the ways you can make these spaces work to your advantage.Ĭorner shelving can be installed between two doorways, for example to house extra books. Even the smallest of homes include various nooks, crannies and other overlooked areas that can be used for extra storage space.
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