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7 Apartment-Friendly Storage Solutions You Need to See

Apartment Living

Make a Roll-Out Pantry to Fit More in the Kitchen

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Image via Medina @ Grillo Designs

An easy DIY rolling pantry can add to your kitchen stow space without the need to haul in bulky cabinets or touch your walls. This handy build can turn that empty gap beside your fridge into a helpful holding spot for cans, containers, extra spices or foil and plastic wrap containers.
Cover Cardboard Boxes in Burlap for Stylish Storage Bins
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Project via Ananda @ A Piece of Rainbow

Get extra containers for free by covering cardboard boxes in burlap and then adding pretty painted details. Instead of paying for extra apartment storage, turn containers like these into desktop organizers, bins for linens and throws, or doubling up closet space. Find more clever storage solutions like this one on ForRent’s apartment living page.
Buy Some Plastic Containers From the Dollar Store for Under-Sink Space
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Project via Thea @ Time with Thea

You might be missing the valuable bathroom stowage space right under your nose … or more specifically, right under your sink. Get more out of that under-sink space by creating order with plastic bins, baskets and drawers. Store toiletries, cleaning supplies and much more out of the way but close by.
Store Clothing With Stacked-Up Wooden Crates
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Project via Ronja @ Nur Noch

If you’re having trouble making room in your closet for all your stuff, this is about to save you from over-stuffed closets and drawers. Just stack up a few wooden crates against one wall so you can take some weight off your closet and switch up your bedroom layout whenever you need a new look.
Keep Shoes on a Ladder to Use Your Vertical Space
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Image via Tarah @ Grandma’s House DIY

If you can get your hands on a plain wooden ladder, you’ll have the simplest and most adaptable shoe storage imaginable. Just lean your ladder against an open wall in your closet or bedroom and hang your heels from the rungs. You can even dress it up by wrapping rungs in ribbon or twine.
Organize Your Bulky Clothes in a Hanging Shoe Holder
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Project via Anna @ Ask Anna

Reduce some of the bulk on your closet shelves by taking those sweaters and stiff jeans out, rolling them up and storing them in a hanging shoe holder. Vertical space will definitely give you a better storage option, plus you’ll have an easier time choosing your outfits every morning!
Turn Plastic Crates Into Hidden Storage
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Image via Melissa @ Welcome to the Woods

Buy a bunch of those plain plastic crates for an amazing storage solution that’s kid-friendly and saves tons of space. Just spray-paint them to match your décor and craft a cozy cushion to sit on top of each. Voila: instant storage-ready seating that’s perfect for keeping toys, books or throws out of sight.
For more great storage ideas, check out the storage page on Hometalk!