Awhile back I posted some photos for making the most of small kitchens, and now I'm continuing that with some more general inspiration to use throughout the house. Lots of good ideas here- both big projects and little projects!
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Not that many of us have extra closet space, but if you're lucky enough to have some, take off the doors and turn it into a small home office.
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A cabinet nightstand will give you more storage opportunities than a table.
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Use the inside of doors to store materials, I put spice racks on the inside of my cupboard doors and they're super handy.
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Radiators can be huge space-wasters, install a shelf for instant surface space. I have one in my bedroom, and I couldn't be without it!
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These benches have been stacked to make shelves, and they can also serve for extra seating or a coffee table in a pinch.
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Drawers under the bed are a great storage solution - put them on casters for even easier storage
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If you own the space and have the budget, utilize high ceilings by creating this very cool scaffold style bookshelf
via Jac de Villiers
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Even narrow spaces can
accommodate furniture like this half-table
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Get two-timing furniture that doubles as storage
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Even odd nooks are put to good use.
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If you have major carpentry skills - or access to them, this Manhattan apartment dweller created a swiveling
tv stand, which can totally flip around depending on if he/she is in the bedroom or the next room.
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If you have weird angled walls (like many old apartments), find small furniture and make use of the space
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Make your rooms multi-task. Keep your bookshelves for storage, and install a sliding curtain when in need of a less cluttered feel.
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Use bookcases and keep your wall space by hanging art from the shelves.
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These console tables are great because they have shelves or rungs that act as storage.
via Joe Schmelzer
You can keep your crafts in the living room - just choose a storage solution that can camouflage supplies, and ties in with your decor
via Easy Living
Images via Briger and Briger
Image via Sunset Magazine
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inside door /
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organization tips /
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photo display /
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small space tips /
stairs /
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swivel tv stand
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