23 Creative Storage Ideas for Storing Items in Small Spaces

Use the inside of your cabinet doors for extra hanging storage. Add a cork square to help dampen the noise when opening or closing. You may even be able to add tension rods to the cabinets to hold small items.

A DIY storage chest is a great idea for a tiny space. You can even use it as a shoe organizer. Keep the most used shoes inside for an easy way to put them on and take them off. You may also want to consider adding a coat rack by the door to easily hang up coats.

Use these awesome baskets to add extra space under your shelves in a small closet. I use them in the pantry to hold our bread and other "soft" items. It makes good use of the open spaces in a deep closet.

If you have a garage, it is perfect for extra storage space. There is a ton of empty space that can be used for so many items. It's the perfect place to store old suitcases and off-season clothes.

Learn how to use the Kreg Shelf Pin Jig to add shelves quickly and easily perfect for shoe storage or add an extra shoe rack if space allows.

We love our closet makeover made with modular closets. We have plenty of room to store clothes, store shoes and it includes a versatile storage solution right up to the ceiling. Every square inch is used!

Here is a great example of how to store everyday items in plain sight. Turn an old drawer into a bookcase to fit in even the most limited space. It takes up less space than a console table and you can store just as much. The good news is you can find old drawers at yard sales for cheap.

Organize craft supplies with closet shelves in various sizes. The best part is the inside closet door can also be utilized as hidden storage.

With limited closet space, we added a TON of storage by building a DIY bookshelf with built-in cabinets. While the top is mostly decorative, we added SIX cabinets on the bottom with just one replacing the storage we previously had on this wall.

My friend Emily is an organizing guru! She used a cabinet and several bins to maximize the space and organize her craft supplies. Now it's super easy for her or her kiddos to find what they need and it's the perfect fit for this tiny space.

Using a vertical hook rack is perfect for small spaces. Hang it low so the kids can hang up their own items.

This is a great use of vertical space for storing long items like your broom and mop! Plus, you always know where everything is.

Add a shelf to use the space above a window! This is very helpful in super small rooms! Here is a great storage bed idea with the shelf directly above it. Another similar option would be to build a loft bed. It doesn't take up much room and is surprisingly easy to build. You may want to forego a bed frame to save on limited space.

The first step you want to make in any size home is how to store everyday items. If you don't have a lot of storage space in your bathroom, consider creating a built-in. It can hold a lot of makeup or other toiletries.

Check out these genius space-saving projects for small spots & tight corners. These cheap storage ideas are very popular in the tiny home movement as it makes use of every bit of unused space and square footage.

This tilt-out trash can adds extra drawer space above your trash can plus flat counter spaces on top. It also hides that yucky trash can!

Our pots and pans can take up a bunch of room in the cabinets. One way to solve this is to hang them! You can put a rack above the stove or even above your island.

Take advantage of every inch of square feet by adding a corner valet. It's an excellent way to hang clothes when you don't have enough room in your closet.

You can always add an extra towel rack behind the door for even more storage space. Great when you have guests or several people sharing a bathroom. Follow this same idea for a bedroom door to hang scarves or ties.

Still have DVDs laying around? Those plastic boxes take up a lof of room. Here's an easy space-saving hack! This is a great option for a small home office or living area. If you don't have a dedicated office space consider adding a fold-down desk. It doesn't take up a lot of space and is so useful!

Add open shelves to your kitchen for easy kitchen organization. You can include pretty baskets for even more storage.

What do you do when you need a nightstand but can't seem to find the right one? You make one!  Make your own DIY Nightstand in one afternoon. This is perfect for small bedroom storage ideas as the shelf can hold books, charge your phone or even hold a drink.

Adding a plate rack wall is such a good idea! It not only looks great, but it comes in handy if you have limited kitchen storage.