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!
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.
A cabinet nightstand will give you more storage opportunities than a table.
Use the inside of doors to store materials, I put spice racks on the inside of my cupboard doors and they're super handy.
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!
These benches have been stacked to make shelves, and they can also serve for extra seating or a coffee table in a pinch.
Drawers under the bed are a great storage solution - put them on casters for even easier storage
via Martha Stewart
If you own the space and have the budget, utilize high ceilings by creating this very cool scaffold style bookshelf
via Jac de Villiers
via James Merrell Photography 
Even narrow spaces can
accommodate furniture like this half-table
Get two-timing furniture that doubles as storage
via AT Casa
Even odd nooks are put to good use.
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.
via Point Click Home
If you have weird angled walls (like many old apartments), find small furniture and make use of the space
Make your rooms multi-task. Keep your bookshelves for storage, and install a sliding curtain when in need of a less cluttered feel.
Use bookcases and keep your wall space by hanging art from the shelves.
via Domino 
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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Dreamy - what a great workspace. *sigh*
Great wallpaper - great use of black and white.
What do you think?
I love these wooden floors - and the fireplace!
charming - and checkout the blue floor!
It would require a lot of tidying - but I really like the glass front pantry. Check out the mix n' match table and chairs.
I liking the look of art leaning against the wall more and more. I also really like the fuchsia carpet and the retrained fireplace decor.
I love old houses - and when a renovation includes old architectural elements I don't mind "newness" so much.
A really good way to divide spaces in a studio - this solid screen acts as a wall/headboard.
A romantic treehouse retreat...
I love the light here
the tree branch is such a nice surprise in place of flowers...
check out the bathroom storage!
What I wouldn't give to walk through my door to such serenity
...in my humble opinion, your work surface can never be too large...
so cheerful!
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.
A cabinet nightstand will give you more storage opportunities than a table.
Use the inside of doors to store materials, I put spice racks on the inside of my cupboard doors and they're super handy.
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!
These benches have been stacked to make shelves, and they can also serve for extra seating or a coffee table in a pinch.
Drawers under the bed are a great storage solution - put them on casters for even easier storage
via Martha Stewart
If you own the space and have the budget, utilize high ceilings by creating this very cool scaffold style bookshelf
via James Merrell Photography 
Even narrow spaces can accommodate furniture like this half-table
Get two-timing furniture that doubles as storage
Even odd nooks are put to good use.
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.
If you have weird angled walls (like many old apartments), find small furniture and make use of the space
Make your rooms multi-task. Keep your bookshelves for storage, and install a sliding curtain when in need of a less cluttered feel.
These console tables are great because they have shelves or rungs that act as storage.
You can keep your crafts in the living room - just choose a storage solution that can camouflage supplies, and ties in with your decor
Images via Briger and Briger
Image via Sunset Magazine
