Save Space in Small Rooms: 15 Innovative Ideas

Anne Krusche—HOMIFY avatar Anne Krusche—HOMIFY
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It is often not so easy to create perfect order, especially in small rooms. After all, you only have a few square metres to store everything in. However, many tricks can be used to decorate a tiny room fantastically and save a lot of space at the same time! We have looked to expert interior decorators and brought you 15 simple tips that promise more storage space!

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1. The built-in shelf

A classic that is perfect for small rooms and apartments: built-in furniture. In our first example, we see a shelving system that creates storage space through small niches that have been arranged differently and at the same time represents an effective decoration.

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2. The functional bedroom

Practical and wonderfully modern: In this bedroom, a large shelf protrudes above the headboard of the bed, where you can decorate and organize books, pictures or other decorative objects. We also see a fold-out table and a chair next to the bed—perfect for those who don't have space for a study.

3. The fold-out desk

Do you think you don't have space for a home office? Then take a look at this little niche with the fold-out table. It's part of the shelving system in which you can store all your important things. The result: a wonderfully tidy room!

4. Use the space correctly

When you want to decorate a small room properly, you have to think carefully about how you want to arrange the furniture and objects. In this bathroom, every small space has been used optimally, so that despite its small size, it does not feel cluttered.

5. We love niches!

Often we don't know what to do with small niches, so they simply remain empty. But we can use them wonderfully, for example as a small storage cupboard or for the bulky washing machine that we have nowhere else to store.

6. Two living areas in one room

Open living concepts in which several living areas are combined are trendy. However, if you only have a small room, it must be well organized. In our example, a combination of living room and dining area was created. The corner shelf is perfect for this, as it offers space for the TV and beautiful decoration.

7. The practical kitchen island

Especially in the kitchen, we don't just want a chic design. It should also have practical and space-saving features. Like this kitchen island, which offers space for electronic devices such as a microwave and even has an extendable table!

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8. The shelf under the stairs

What do you have under the stairs? If you're still looking for inspiration, this example might be just the thing! We could all use an extra closet for clothes, shoes or accessories, right?

9. The secret hiding place under the mattress

Your closets in the bedroom are full and you are urgently looking for additional options to create new storage space? How about this bed that not only has a modern design, but also a secret compartment for bed linen, pillows, blankets, etc?

10. Open shelves

Who says all cabinets and shelves need doors? We love this kitchen where simple wooden shelves have been installed, creating a simple and charming style. The baskets are also a great idea, as they are great for sorting and organizing all the things like ingredients, spices and utensils.

11. The sideboard: Room divider and organisational professional

We like to put an additional storage area next to the couch, which is decorated with pictures, books or flowers. A sideboard is ideal for this, as it separates the living room area from the rest of the room and at the same time offers space for glasses, carafes and other things.

12. Save space in the children’s room

Today there are wonderful pieces of furniture for children's rooms that are both stylish and high-quality, as well as having practical features. We think the double bed, which fits exactly under the wardrobe and can be pulled out for sleeping, is particularly nice.

13. The perfect place for the washing machine

We have already seen how wonderfully you can use small niches and save so much space. A highlight is this space in the wall, where the large washing machine finds its perfect place.

14. The small staircase

Forget about stairs taking up too much space! This model in the form of a ladder can be easily integrated into even the smallest rooms.

15. Create seating

It's not that difficult to integrate a small dining area into the kitchen. As we can see, kitchen islands are particularly suitable for this. Simply add a few colourful bar stools and your kitchen is perfect!

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