Hide Storage In Your Kitchen Cabinet Toe-Kick
Sure, the kick plate under your kitchen cabinets exists for a reason: it prevents spills from damaging the cabinets, and recessing it slightly makes it more comfortable to stand at the counter. But for areas where spills are less likely, a hidden toe-kick drawer can be a handy place to store small items you don’t need to access quite as often. This one was spotted at the tiny house blog Rowdy Kittens.
Use the Space Between the Studs
Recessed shelving is your friend. Make use of the space between the studs when possible to create tiny broom cabinets or store small items like toilet paper, shoes and books. You could even create a hidden safe behind a mirror (as shown here, made by Tactical Walls for firearms storage.)
Hang Your Closet on Rails
Got a deep but awkward space under the stairs? It might be too narrow to use as a conventional closet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pull the closet’s contents out into the room. But even if it seems like you can’t possibly find the space for extra clothing storage in your micro house or apartment, carpenter Ana White is here to show you you’re wrong. Check out this innovative solution she found for a tiny house: hanging a cabinet on rails so it slides into the shower stall when not in use, or out over the toilet when you need to access it.
There’s Nothing Like a Fold-Down Table
This one is so simple and obvious, but it just makes such a huge impact on your space. Most of us don’t need our table surfaces every hour of every day, and they take up a lot of room. Making use of fold-down designs frees up tons of floor space when you need it, and forces you to keep the surface clutter-free.
