Why didn’t I think of that for my small space?
Living in a small space can be a challenge. We’ve compiled our favourite small space ideas that are
sure to help you maximize your living space.
Turn Table
When space is tight, multi-functional
furniture is your best friend! This coffee
table that transforms into a
dinner-party-ready table is a great
example of how you can live large in a
small space.
Resource Furniture, www.resourcefurniture.com
Long Shelf Life
For items that don’t fit in your everyday storage,
consider placing them on a shelf that sits above
your door frame. This is a great way to keep items
organized and accessible. For full project instructions,
visit www.the2seasons.com.
Every Inch Counts
Hanging Out
Anyone that has been
stuck in rush hour in a
metropolitan city knows
that a twenty minute
commute can easily
turn into an hour or
two when streets are
congested. Many are
opting for a healthier
and faster commute to
work via bicycle. Now
the dilemma is, where
do we store it? Why not
on our wall? We love
this FIXA Bike Shelf
from We Are Chrome
that saves important
floor space by allowing
cyclists to hang their
bikes.
Photographed and Designed
by Max Shadurski, www.
wearechrome.com
LOVE THESE Storage Ideas
Sometimes we have to be
a little nosy in order to find
the best hiding places for
our extras – well anything
that doesn’t fit in our dresser.
Here are a few ways to add
storage in your bedroom.
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We love this uber functional
shelving unit designed by
Linda Fisher. In a small
bathroom, one must maximize
every square inch of space!
The integration of shelving
placed in an otherwise wasted
space is such a great idea!
Designed by Linda Fisher, www.houzz.com/
pro/lidlace/linda-fisher; Photo by Shayne
Wolfe Photography, www.shaynewolfe.com;
Sort It Out Yourself
Tired of separating darks from
lights when washing laundry for
the whole family? We love this
solution from Addicted 2 DIY,
where she integrated labeled pull
out baskets so that little ones
(and perhaps a better half) can
sort their own laundry! For full
project instructions, visit www.
addicted2diy.com
This bed has a mattress
that pulls up with extra
storage underneath. Simply
pull the mattress up, and
voilà a whole new way to
store things!
IKEA, www.ikea.ca
Having drawers under a bed have
been popular in kids’ rooms for
years, but this functional trend is
making its way into our bedrooms
as well. Don’t have room for a
dresser? No problem, this bed/
dresser combination doesn’t
require extra furniture or space.
IKEA, www.ikea.ca