Ideas to take advantage of small spaces

For those who live alone, as a couple or have had to adapt to a small place, the lack of space can sometimes be a great annoyance. Although the few meters cannot be modified, you can add your style to create a practical space without detracting from comfort and warmth.

There are many more options than you think; The key is to discover what you prioritize most in your daily routine and, from there, organize, distribute and select the furniture that best suits what you need. Also, each home has its own characteristics; If you learn to take advantage of the particularities of your spaces, you will be able to transform an empty space into a functional place.

Look at these ideas that will inspire you to generate a feeling of spaciousness and comfort, even in a small space.

A corridor made into a gallery

Being a place of passage, the corridors are usually a very little used space. But, when we have a few square meters, leaving them to chance is a waste. An option that will add style to your home may be to hang the paintings that you like the most on the wall. Try to use high lines or light background paintings so as not to overload the visual. Even if you have a high ceiling, you can place shelves where you can organize your books. Indoor plants and design objects in the window arches will add a super fresh, natural and bright touch.

A sheltered break

The free space under the stairs is a place that often ends up becoming a repository for cluttered objects. However, you can take advantage of it in many ways. If you are one of those who like to rest, read or receive many visitors, placing a bed as an armchair can be a super practical option. You can even choose a piece of furniture with drawers to make the most of this small space and transform it into a warm and relaxing corner.

a functional bed

Believe it or not, this piece of furniture contains 2 beds! If you have a roommate and you have very little space, the design of this furniture will be a super practical solution to hide one of the beds and use the other as a comfortable sofa during the day. In addition, the design will give your environment a very sophisticated touch.

This other model is ideal for those who do not have space to place a lot of furniture, since in the same design it includes a bed that can be folded and become a modern desk where you can work or study.

A ladder turned into an organizer

There are many ideas to organize the space under the stairs. If you are one of those who have a lot of things that they do not know where to store, a very practical idea that can help you is to create a custom piece of furniture that allows you to organize and store your things neatly. You can even leave some of the compartments visible to use them as shelves and place the decoration objects that you like the most.

a reading hall

For lovers of reading, a narrow hallway can become that library you always wanted. No more square meters are needed! Arrange your books on long shelves that will also highlight the perspective of the space. You can also create a seat of the same length to make the most of that small space and give it the aesthetics of a library. Also, under it, why not create doors to store what you can’t find where?

Super practical kitchens

If you have a small home, surely your kitchen will be too. Therefore, the key to taking advantage of this space that you will use so much is organization. On a single wall you can place your pantry, install shelves where you can organize your dishes and support the table to save a little more space to cook. You can also opt for table models whose chairs you can store underneath.

Believe it or not, a very original and not very well-known option is to organize the spices in your kitchen in magnetic containers! You will save a lot of space and you will also give it a super modern touch.

Adding shelves on the inside of your pantry doors can be a very simple and practical idea to better organize your food and save space in your kitchen.

In addition, design has created incredible and practical furniture such as this invisible table for two people that, included in your kitchen cabinet, will allow you to save square meters and gain style. Imagine how your visitors will be surprised!

Did it ever occur to you that the cupboard could also be organized like this? With small wheels on its base, you can hide it in the free spaces between the doors or between the refrigerator and the wall.

A laundry closet

If you don’t know where to place your washing machine so as not to take up space, you can turn a closet into a practical invisible sink! In addition, you can take advantage of the doors to create shelves where you can store your cleaning supplies. A super practical idea that will allow you to save space while hiding from view one of the largest and most uncomfortable appliances that exist.

From corner to small living room

The corners are an ideal space to take advantage of if you have limited spaces. There are many designs of armchairs that you can use to get the most out of the corners. In addition, you can accompany the lines of the wall with shelves where you can create a small library.

A cupboard on the stairs!

If the space under the stairs is an ideal place to be used, upstairs too! With a piece of furniture adapted to the dimensions of each step, you can take advantage of the space on the stairs to organize your things or decorate with objects or indoor plants.

Practical storage beds

Another widely used option is to choose beds that can also serve as a storage room where you can store pillows, quilts or whatever you want!

With the same idea, this design proposes chests of drawers under the bed. An ideal option for those who rooms without closet.

small desk

Under the stairs, you can also build a desk! It is not very difficult to do and, as shown here, you can even use a cork board as a base where you can also pin your notes and reminders.

Keys and tips to keep in mind

1. Although it may seem insignificant, if you keep your house in order, it will surely look larger, since you will clear the field of vision.
2. If you have two floors, take advantage of the space under the stairs.
3. If you have children or share a room with a partner, choose a bunk bed or designer furniture that allows you to save space in the bedroom.
4. Mirrors are a good decorative ally to achieve a greater sense of space throughout the home.
5. If you have a small living room, choose a folding table or a model where the chairs can be hidden under.
6. In the bedroom, choose a bed with drawers underneath.
7. In the kitchen, take advantage of the walls to place shelves or magnetized elements to organize the utensils.
8. Choose soft or neutral colors to paint.
9. Do not overload the space with many objects.