Have you ever thought that your home would be the perfect size for you, if only you didn’t have to worry about storing all your stuff? Toiletries, cleaning supplies, winter clothes — everything takes up space, and it can be challenging to find the right place to put it, especially if you ever plan on finding it again. It’s time to get creative with storage, and we’ve got just the thing to help you do it. These seven storage solutions are not only super space savers, they’re completely DIY!
Add Sliding Drawers Underneath Furniture
Project via Karen @Redoux Interiors
Even when your room can’t use another clunky piece of furniture, there are open nooks you might not realize you’re missing. Take a look under beds, benches and couches in your home to see if there’s any potential storage space going unutilized. Then, take a drawer from a retired dresser, add wheels to the bottom and a handle to the front, and use it as easily accessible floor storage.
Create a Pull-Out Shelf Next to Your Fridge
Project via Mallory and Savannah @Classy Clutter
If your fridge or pantry has some wiggle room, make use of that extra couple of inches by adding a DIY pull-out cabinet for canned food and spices. The cabinet can be customized to fit your precise space, and it’s the perfect solution for those hard-to-stow containers.
Make a Full-Length Medicine Cabinet Mirror
Project via Whitney and Ashley @Shanty 2 Chic
The key to good storage is figuring out a way to make it dual-purpose. This bathroom storage cabinet is shallow enough that it can fit comfortably behind the door, and it doubles as a full-length mirror. With shelves placed at different heights, it’s the perfect place to store all your bathroom accessories.
Use Stackable Crates for a Versatile Closet
Project via Ronja @Nur Noch
Forget walk-in closets; it might be time to drop the whole closet notion altogether! Instead of being limited by the size, shape and space of your closet, try this unique solution. Keep your folded clothes in sweet wooden crates and rearrange the look and shape to fit your needs each season. If you don’t want to get rid of your bulky closet just yet or you’ve got other large furniture to store, get helpful tips on self-storage from For Rent.
Hang a Pegboard Wall
Project via Christina @The DIY Mommy
For those especially tight spaces, add a full wall of pegboard so everything has a place and the floor can stay clutter-free. A pegboard is a super space saver in places like this laundry room, where floor clutter would make washing and drying clothes completely impossible!
Add Baskets to Your Bathroom Wall
Project via Barb @The Everyday Home
Whether you’re looking for a place to stow toilet paper or a spot for your makeup, small bathrooms can be tricky to outfit with the storage you need. For a quick and stylish solution, try hanging delicate wicker baskets down your wall. They’re lightweight and perfect for holding toilet paper, your hair iron or anything that needs a spot.
Use a Ton of Tension Rods
Project via Liz @Hoosier Homemade
One of the most underappreciated tools in the world, the tension rod can give you an instant storage upgrade if you know how to use it. Place one under the sink to hold spray bottles and buckets, add one to your bathroom countertop to keep hair accessories in place, or use one in between kitchen cabinets to hold hand towels at the ready.
For more great storage ideas, inspirations and how-tos, check out our storage page on Hometalk!