Don’t Worry About Storage In Small Spaces! 13 Design Drawings To Teach You How To Store All Your Belongings

Living in a city where land is at a premium, having a home that is not very large is the normal state of life for many people.

But there are limitations on space, which does not mean that we have to live a make-shift life. Especially for us who like to shop and have an increasing number of items in our homes, storage often becomes the most difficult problem.

Whenever you see an exciting item and think that there is no place to put it at home, do you suddenly lose interest?

Don’t worry, in fact, every size of space in your home has potential. As long as you design it properly, a small room can also show a large capacity.

For you, this article brings you 13 super practical home storage space design drawings , which generate inspiration, from under the stairs to the ceiling, from the bedside to the corners. Take a look at how designers use ingenuity to turn all the nooks and crannies in the home into treasure storage areas.

1. Hidden shoe cabinet under the steps

There are many people in the world who design floors or tatami mats in their homes, and the steps that exist next to them, in addition to being more convenient for people to get up and down, are actually a treasure place with storage functions.

Compared with making it solid, it is better to design the side part of the steps into a tipping shoe cabinet without handles as shown in the picture.

This design is particularly suitable for apartments with narrow entrance areas and does not take up extra aisle space; it can be opened with just one click and can be used to place slippers and home shoes that are often worn in the season, and is extremely easy to take out.

Moreover, given that the steps themselves have a certain height, the internal space is enough to accommodate regular-sized shoes, which cleverly combines the passage function with the storage function.

2. Drawer system under stairs

For small duplex apartments or small apartments with attics, the triangular area under the stairs is often the "hardest hit area" in terms of storage.

Many homes end up becoming corners filled with clutter.

But in fact, it is most suitable to plan a whole row here Drawer type storage cabinet .

According to the slope of the stairs, drawers of different sizes can be customized. The higher place near the outside can be used to store daily sundries and tool bags, while the lower place inside can be made into a flat drawer to store documents, books or children's paintings.

There is a kind of cabinet that is more convenient to use than ordinary open-door cabinets, and that is the drawer. The reason why it is said so is because when using the drawer, there is no need to bend down to find items. When the drawer is pulled out, all the items inside are clearly visible, and its space utilization has also reached an extremely high level.

3. Open ladder display rack

If you don’t want the storage under the stairs to look too dull, you might as well refer to this design and make it into a hollow storage compartment without doors.

It breaks the rigidity of traditional closed cabinet doors under stairs and makes the entire space appear more transparent.

Some carefully selected decorations can be placed here, such as artistic decorations, souvenirs brought back from travel places, or books that are easily accessible.

This kind of open design not only solves the storage problem, but also transforms it into a unique display area in the home, making the process of going up and downstairs full of fun and beauty.

However, please note that open grids are prone to dust and need to be taken care of diligently.

4. Wooden shelves are cleverly installed in the corners of the corridor.

Corridors are often the kind of passage areas that are ignored by us, especially at the corners. Apart from leaving a blank space, there seems to be no other purpose.

In fact, you can customize a narrow wooden frame along the wall according to the size. The depth does not need to be too deep, about 15 to 20 centimeters is sufficient.

This ultra-thin shelf does not take up the width of the corridor, but it can become the finishing touch.

If a few exquisite small photo frames, a pot of hydroponic green plants, or a scented candle are placed above, the originally boring corridor will instantly have a breath of life.

For families with children at home, this can be used as a temporary picture book display area, so that children can get their favorite books at any time.

5. Suspended storage under the ceiling

The ceilings in many people's homes are bare. In fact, the top space is worth utilizing, especially the area above the door frame and the area above the window frame.

Imagine planning and operating a set of wall cabinets in these specific places. Doing so will never create the slightest sense of oppression. The reason is that people's eyes usually do not stay at such a high position for a long time.

These wall cabinets are suitable for storing seasonal bedding, suitcases that are rarely used, and out-of-season clothing.

If the color of the cabinet door can always be consistent with the wall, it can almost achieve an invisible effect. It can perfectly expand the storage space in the home and increase the efficiency, and it will not have any impact on daily activities from beginning to end.

6. Bedside wall storage cabinet

It would be a waste to only have one bedside table in the bedroom.

The bedside background wall can be utilized to design it as a whole wall storage cabinet extending from the floor to the ceiling.

Leave a groove at the head of the bed in the middle, which just fits into the bed body.

In this way, both sides become huge storage spaces, which can be used to place books, clothes, and sundries.

This kind of design has extremely powerful storage capacity. Its capacity is equivalent to adding an additional walk-in closet to the bedroom.

In view of the fact that it is an overall customization, it appears to be extremely unified when presented at the visual level. In this way, compared with those scattered furniture, it has a neat and spacious visual experience.

7. Invisible drawers under the sofa

The sofa in the living room is generally the furniture with the largest floor space. If it is simply placed there, the bottom space will be wasted.

Nowadays, many customized sofas or wooden sofa bases can be designed as drawers.

A set of large drawers are placed under the sofa to store tool boxes at home, medicines, spare remote controls, or children's toys, which is both concealed and convenient.

Normally, as long as you sit on the sofa, you can bend down and pull it open easily. This is much easier than getting up and going to the storage room to get those items.

8. Invisible closets in the wall

In small apartments where every inch of land is at a premium, every non-load-bearing wall is a potential gold mine.

By modifying the wall, you can design Built-in wall cabinet .

This kind of cabinet is completely hidden in the wall. When the cabinet door is closed, its surface appears to be a flat wall, showing extreme simplicity in visual terms.

You can divide the internal layout according to your own needs. The areas for hanging clothes, stacking areas, and drawer areas can all be arranged flexibly.

This design is an expansion with almost zero presence for the wall of the corridor. It is also an expansion with almost zero presence for the wall of the corridor. It is also an expansion with almost zero presence for the wall of the bedroom. It is especially suitable for a minimalist style home environment.

9. The secret warehouse under the floor

If your home has underfloor heating, this method may not be suitable.

However, for ordinary floors, especially rooms with tatami mats or raised balconies, the space under the floor cannot be underestimated.

can be designed as Lift-up floor storage , like a big box on the ground.

This can be called a "super warehouse" for seasonal items. It is used to store suitcases, and is especially suitable for storing winter quilts and large items that are not often used.

When taking it, you only need to lift the cover. It has a strong bearing capacity and does not occupy any wall or three-dimensional space. In this way, the ground becomes the most powerful base for storage.

10. Multifunctional design of low wall partitions

In spaces where functional areas need to be divided, such as between the living room and the dining room, or between the bedroom and the cloakroom, it is better to design a combination of low walls and cabinets than to build a real wall.

This low wall acts as a partition, dividing the space. Its countertop can be used to place decorations. Its sides or back can be made into open storage compartments or closed drawers.

This kind of design has the effect of killing two birds with one stone. First, it maintains the transparency of the space. Second, it adds a "hinterland" for storage, making the functions of the small space more complex.

11. Ceiling cabinet in stairwell

In addition to the bottom of the stairs, the side walls of the stairs are also prime areas for storage.

Heading in the direction of the stairs, imagine a ceiling-to-ceiling cabinet from bottom to top, which can greatly increase the storage function.

You can design the inside of the cabinet according to the height of the stairs, placing shoes at the lower level and books or sundries at the higher level.

This kind of cabinet, because it extends longitudinally, will visually increase the height of the floor. Moreover, the cabinet on the entire wall has a sense of integrity, making the stairwell area appear grand and practical.

12. Toy paradise under children’s beds

For families with children, toy storage is always a headache.

Choose a loft bed or choose a tatami bed so that the space under the bed can be fully utilized.

Designed with several large drawers specially used to store children's Toy , building blocks, plush dolls.

This kind of drawer is very low, and its height is particularly suitable for children to pick up items by themselves and then put them back into place, thereby cultivating their storage habits from an early age.

In addition, due to its low position, even if the toys are scattered, it will not make the room look too messy, and it is convenient and convenient to store it away.

13. Entrance L-shaped all-purpose cabinet

The place you enter is the facade of your home and the "throat" for storage.

If the entrance area is relatively square, you can consider designing a L-shaped cabinet .

Usually, it consists of a set of shoe-changing benches, a hanging area, and closed lockers, which are naturally connected at the corner to form a powerful storage system.

This cabinet is responsible for storing shoes, hanging coats, and storing bags. Its open shelves can be used as a display area to place some exquisite ornaments and some green plants, making the home feel warm at first sight.

A well-designed entrance cabinet can make the entire home organized.

After looking at so many ingenious ideas, have you noticed that the space in your home is actually far more spacious than we imagined?

The core point is that we need to have the courage to break the rules and then make full use of relevant corners, walls and floors that seem useless.

Whether it is a step, a wall, or under a bed, it can be transformed into a powerful storage space through customized design.

Before decorating, you might as well work with your family to think carefully about how the items in your home should be classified and placed in appropriate places, and then explain these needs clearly to the designer. I am sure that you can have a small family that is both beautiful and easy to use.

We hope that these storage space design drawings for home decoration can bring you light of enlightenment and help every inch of space release its fullest value.