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Organizing Small Spaces : Utilize Every Nook & Cranny

Organizing Small Spaces : Utilize Every Nook & Cranny

When Organizing Small Spaces, develop a keen eye to locate storage opportunity in every possible Nook & Cranny.

Spaces like…

In a Corner:

‘Family Drop Spot‘ via Hi Sugarplum



Behind a Door:


Closet Command Central via Operation Organization by Heidi

Magnetic Organization Board via House of Smiths

Cupboard Cork Board via Young House Love


Under the Bed:

iVillage Under the Bed Kids Storage featured via Home Depot
Under Bed Storage & Play Table by Childs & Co


Storage Bed by Pottery Barn



Under the Stairs:

Mud Room Under the Stairs via Better Homes & Gardens

 Turn a Closet under the stairs into a mini playroom like above found on Home by Heidi


Contact me to find & create storage opportunities in under utilized space in your home or office!

Read more from the Organizing Small Spaces Series:
  1. How to Create Space in Small Living Areas
  2. Maximize Storage with Shelving 
  3. Designate a {Limited} Place for Everything
  4. Creating Dual Purpose Rooms
Organizing Small Spaces :: Dual Purpose Rooms

Organizing Small Spaces :: Dual Purpose Rooms

We are in the midst of a series of articles featuring tips and solutions for Organizing in Small Spaces.

When dwelling in a small space, it’s helpful to find strategic ways to set up your rooms to serve dual purposes.

A book case is a superb way to section off one large space into multiple activity areas/zones (with a bonus of additional storage):

  • One Space / Three Purposes:
{1: living area of a personal friend of mine}
{2 : computer/message area}
{3: Play Area}

 

  • Living Room/Dining Room:

{image via housetohome.co.uk.com}

  • Office / Living Room

{Image via Alanna Cavanaugh}

  • A shared sibling bedroom
{side 1 for a girl – via IKEA Share Space}

 
  • Kitchen/Creative Work Space:
{via BHG}

Create space for an office/creative space in any room with the  help of …

 ~ a closet ~
{coat closet turned mini office via Women’s Day}

    ~open shelving~
    {leaning shelves sold at Container Store}
    or, 


    Design rooms to serve you and your families individual needs:

    • Formal Dining room turned Home Office:
    {image via Apartment Therapy}

      
    Before:

    After:


    Need a hand creating dual purpose spaces in your home?  
    Contact me today to schedule a consultation!
    Read more from the Organizing Small Spaces Series:
    1. How to Create Space in Small Living Areas
    2. Maximize Storage with Shelving 
    3. Designate a {Limited} Place for Everything

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