Transforming Your Small Space: 20 Creative DIY Storage Ideas
Living in a small space can be challenging, especially when it comes to keeping things organized. If you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford a renovation, there are plenty of DIY storage ideas that can help you maximize your space and keep clutter at bay. Whether you’re a renter in a studio apartment or a homeowner looking to make the most out of a small room, these creative storage solutions are perfect for anyone looking to create a tidy and organized home.
1. Assemble Shoe Storage
- The Merrythought created an open shoe storage closet using affordable wood crates.
- Stack them horizontally and vertically, adding coat and bag hooks for a functional and stylish entryway storage solution.
2. Create a Home Cloffice
- Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona transformed a living room into a home office by painting the back wall and desk the same dark blue shade for a cohesive look.
3. Build an Open Closet
- Lea Johnson for Emily Henderson Design turned a corner into an open closet with a bracketed shelf for shoes and a clothes rod, creating a mini dressing room in a bedroom without a closet.
4. Build a Flexible Shelf
- Most Lovely Things used a DIY plywood pegboard shelf in a bathroom to store bath products and plants, offering a versatile storage solution for any space.
5. Hide Toy Clutter
- A Beautiful Mess hacked IKEA cabinetry for a hidden toy storage unit, adding baskets and pull-out bins to keep toys organized and out of sight.
6. Hang an Under-Sink Curtain
- Lobster and Swan used a linen curtain to hide clutter under a sink, creating a simple and timeless storage solution for any bathroom.
7. Make Reclaimed Shelving
- Lobster and Swan used reclaimed wood to create rustic open storage in a kitchen, staining everything in the same dark tone for a cohesive look.
8. Add Window Shelving
- Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design turned a bathroom window ledge into open shelves for products and supplies, allowing natural light to flow through.
9. Get Your Books on the Wall
- A Beautiful Mess built wall-mounted bookshelves in a diamond pattern for a unique and practical storage solution that doubles as a living room display.
10. Carve Out a Pantry
- Most Lovely Things created a DIY pantry in an older home using a mix of storage solutions, from standing shelves to custom-built shelving for pantry goods.
11. DIY an Accessories Ladder
- Your DIY Family created a minimalist display ladder for accessories, keeping items visible and easily accessible in any room.
12. Create a Kitchen Pegboard
- A Beautiful Mess painted a kitchen pegboard dark to modernize the look, creating an organized storage solution for pots, pans, and utensils.
13. Make an Entry
- Blogger Liz Marie installed a rustic entryway coat rack to house jackets, scarves, bags, and shoes in her farmhouse living room without a designated entryway.
14. Work the Angles
- Neva Interior Design utilized the angles of a small apartment to create clothes storage with a slim dresser, shelving, and a clothes rod, maximizing storage space in a closetless room.
15. Repurpose a Vintage Piece
- Most Lovely Things repurposed a vintage piece into a coffee station with built-in drawers, a striped curtain, and open shelving for mugs and supplies.
16. Build It Out
- Neva Interior Design added plant shelves in a bedroom office and a slim storage shelf above closets, maximizing space in a small room.
17. Build a Bar Cabinet
- A Beautiful Mess created a hidden liquor cabinet for a mini bar, keeping it out of reach of children by hanging it high on the wall.
18. Utilize Under-Bed Space
- Liz Marie upcycled dresser drawers into under-bed storage by painting, distressing, and adding wheels for a functional and stylish storage solution.
19. Outfit a Craft Closet
- Turn a small closet into a craft closet with hooks for supplies and a roll-out cart for extra workspace, like Cake and Confetti did.
20. Accessorize the Closet
- Most Lovely Things added an accessories storage shelf in a closet, decorated with removable wallpaper, a small mirror, and framed art for a functional and stylish storage solution.
Living in a small space doesn’t have to mean sacrificing organization. With these creative DIY storage ideas, you can maximize your space and keep your home tidy and clutter-free without breaking the bank. From repurposing vintage pieces to creating custom storage solutions, there are plenty of ways to make the most out of your small space. So roll up your sleeves, grab your tools, and get ready to transform your home with these creative storage solutions.
