Today's article is dedicated to those who have ever faced the problem of limited space for storing things. After all, ideally it should not only be convenient, but also attractive. For those who do not know where to start, we have prepared 10 creative solutions: both simple and rather unexpected.

1. Shelves on the stairs

There are several original ideas for using stairs as storage space. If it is wide enough, you can distinguish the edge of its steps for small shelves, where you can place shoes, accessories or even books and photo albums.

2. Open shelves with identical containers

This solution not only looks fantastic, but also allows the rack to be as spacious as possible, if its height from the floor to the ceiling, and the containers are matched exactly to the size of the shelves.

Details in this case play an important role. Given the fact that all boxes are the same, it is important to take care of their labeling and consistency in advance. For example, you can designate their contents, pasting on each small photos, labels or sheets of paper with inscriptions.

3. Mini-library

"Book Wall" complete with a ladder is what will allow to organize the whole library on the small area and to release precious square meters in a room. Putting it in a secluded or inaccessible corner, you can suddenly get a favorite place to relax.

4. Replacement of the buffet in the dining room for more spacious furniture

This option is perfectly suitable for those cases where a dining table is sometimes used not only for its intended purpose (for example, as a written one). At the same time, the main function of the cabinet in the dining room is not to be neglected, leaving room for cutlery, dishes, towels, etc.

With an open layout of the dining room with a small number of empty seats, it may seem strange to allocate a whole wall for storing things. However, a properly sized and outwardly looking cabinet can accommodate everything you need: from dishes to textiles, unlike, for example, from a table - when placed in this zone.

5. The combination of open and closed shelves

Despite all the attractiveness of the well-designed open shelves, there are things that are best kept behind closed doors. At the same time, the number of small objects in prominent places should be minimized in order to avoid a sense of disorder.

6. No packages

All purchases should be unpacked immediately upon return from the store, because the packaging requires a lot of extra space.

7. Top shelves

Here you can often find quite ridiculous centimeters of free vertical space.

8. Smooth furniture and minimal decor

When choosing furniture for a small room, it is recommended to exclude cabinets and chests of drawers with protruding details. Simple design, light colors, smooth (ideally - glossy) surface - this is what will help the furniture harmoniously merge with the walls, without overloading the furnishings.

9. Maximum Filling

When it seems that all storage space is exhausted, there are many small "gaps" in the house that can also be filled with something important: the distance between household appliances, furniture or, for example, on both sides of the kitchen door.

10. Useful ornaments

Instead of cluttering the interior with decorative ornaments, you can use containers for essentials, decorating them in accordance with the general style. Transparent boxes for office supplies or baskets with fittings for needlework will not only help save space, but also emphasize the refined taste of the owner.

Here are the main tips, which you can use to get the maximum potential, even from the smallest room.