I’ve spent my share of living in many cramped spaces having grown up in an apartment building. So I gotta tell you, I know a thing or two about maximizing that small area to your advantage.
If you’re in that situation right now, I’ve good news for you. There are simple things you can do today to get the most out of your tiny living space.
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1. Over-The-Toilet Cabinet
One of the most overlooked areas in the bathroom is the toilet space. What can you do to fix that? Well, for starters don’t waste precious real estate there and get yourself this over-the-toilet cabinet ASAP. Enough said?
2. Toilet Paper Holder
Speaking of getting more usage of your toilet area, what do you think of this idea? I gotta say, this is one cool way to store toilet paper right where you need it. I never would have thought of doing it that way.
3. Over-The-Door Pantry
If you’re running low on space in your pantry, don’t worry. It pretty much happens to the best of us. What you can actually do is add this over-the-door pantry extension and go to town filling it up.
4. USB Bed Lifts
Oh my goodness, what in the heck is that? Are you as curious as me? Get this — it’s actually a bed lift that also doubles as a USB jack. What? Isn’t that so clever? I need to get this.
5. Expandable Kitchen Cart
I gotta confess something to you all: My kitchen is incredibly small. So I need to maximize every nook and cranny. This kitchen cart with a foldable flap adds some extra counter space in a jiffy. I love it.
6. Floating Office Desk
I know it can be a challenge to find suitable space in your small home to do your work from home duties. So, why not try looking into getting something like this floating office desk set up for it?
7. Expandable Closet Hanging Rod
Most closets come with just one rod where you can hang your clothes. That’s not the best solution for organizing your clothes. So, it might be a good idea to invest in this adjustable rod so you can utilize this space better.
8. Shoe Bench With Storage
Here’s one item I am still to acquire for my place. This is especially handy if you need to sit down to put your shoes on and want to have some extra shoe storage as well.
9. Coffee Table With Storage
One of the first things I ever bought for my first apartment was a coffee table with storage. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to use something like to keep all my favorite things nearby.
10. Expandable Under-The-Sink Organizer
Another area I still need to tackle in my house is the under-the-sink space in my bathroom. It’s always a mess. I never knew there was this awesome expandable organizer that is pretty much a life-saver here.
11. Bed Frame With Storage
One of the best solutions you can invest in is a bed frame that comes with built-in storage space. Yes, it’s going to cost a bit more but in the end, it will be totally worth it.
12. Roll-Out Shelf
When it comes to clever pantry solutions, if the over-the-door one doesn’t work for you, this one surely will. This nifty shelf can fit in many tight spaces and allows you to store more stuff in your cramped kitchen.
13. Over-The-Sink Dish Rack
Speaking of a well-organized kitchen, how is your sink area? Are you using all your space wisely? If not, you may want to get this over-the-sink dish rack that looks great and is an awesome space-saver.
I hope I’ve given you some great ideas on how to tackle organizing your cramped living space.
There’s no time like the present to get on it and start implementing better solutions. Which one of these ideas is your favorite?
