This is also the perfect spot to place a storage bench that can double as extra seating.
How to increase storage space in apartment. In Silvanas Innovative Interior apartment the riser also helps to define the bedroom area within the studio layout. If you have a sink with built-in cabinet storage you can use stacking shelves to increase the amount of storage space. Small storage shelves can go in almost any space in your home.
Especially in corners which can feel like unusable areas of your apartment shelves can save the day. Replace Dressers with Floating Shelves. Installing floor-to-ceiling shelves or suspended wall shelves are other ways to draw the eye up while increasing storage space.
The least-used space in your apartment is prime real estate for implementing creative bedroom storage ideas. If you want to cover the shelves you could sew a curtain to fit the area and use velcro to attach it to the sink. Luckily there are many ways to increase storage in a small bedroom if you find pieces that multitask are handy with DIYs and know a thing or two about mounting shelves on walls.
Take Advantage Of High Ceilings If a studio apartment has high ceilings create a loft space above that can become a great sleeping or storage area. This way you can have both a potted plant and a lamp in the corner and still have extra space for knick-knacks. Both Cattano and James-Williams told us theyve added additional shelving in every room in their house to create more storage space and Cattano recommends this shelf set from West Elm.
Clear some space off the floor and keep your shoes organized. After all they are valuable and we are probably going to use them later. Add an extra pole or shelf in your closet above or below your current clothing setup.
And no space is more unused than the 12 inches of wall below your ceiling. In Sean Santiagos Brooklyn apartment a twin bed opens up more space for use in the room. Instead of stuffing a potted plant or a floor lamp in the corner install corner shelves.