{"id":4861,"date":"2022-02-27T19:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T19:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4861"},"modified":"2022-01-29T19:35:24","modified_gmt":"2022-01-29T19:35:24","slug":"10-clever-storage-solutions-for-small-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/tips-and-advice\/10-clever-storage-solutions-for-small-spaces","title":{"rendered":"10 clever storage solutions for small spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Make every inch of your home work hard with clever and space-saving storage solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are renovating your house, think about building storage space. Shelving in alcoves, built in wardrobes, dressing rooms and cubbyholes in the bathroom wall will create space in your home. Design a new kitchen with storage solutions in mind. Build cupboards up to the ceiling and think about a bespoke utility area or larder cupboard.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/J-V-Carpentry.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/J-V-Carpentry-1024x767.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/J-V-Carpentry-1024x767.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/J-V-Carpentry-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/J-V-Carpentry-768x575.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/J-V-Carpentry.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvcarpentry.com\" title=\"J V Carpentry\">J V Carpentry<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to an interior designer about bespoke storage solutions. They will often come up with clever solutions you\u2019d never have thought about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren\u2019t redecorating your home, these clever storage solutions will help to maximise the potential in even the smallest spaces in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compact office desk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have room for a dedicated home office, invest in a\u00a0compact office desk which will look stylish in a small space without taking up too much room. Put a few open shelves above it for your files and notebooks and pick an office chair that will fit into the rest of your home d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rose-and-grey.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rose-and-grey-853x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rose-and-grey-853x1024.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rose-and-grey-250x300.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rose-and-grey-768x922.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rose-and-grey.jpeg 1090w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roseandgrey.co.uk\" title=\"Rose &amp; Grey\">Rose &amp; Grey<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kitchen Larder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kitchen larders or pantries are very on trend and come in all shapes and sizes. There are so many stylish designs to choose from, whether you&#8217;ve got a large kitchen and have room for a walk-in larder, or you have a tiny gallery kitchen and want a small pull-out larder to maximise storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Neptune-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Neptune-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Neptune-1.jpeg 564w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Neptune-1-214x300.jpeg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neptune.com\" title=\"Neptune\">Neptune<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portable kitchen island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A portable kitchen island offers both space and practicality and there are so many different styles to choose from. Islands with wheels are great for moving out the way to create more floor space in a kitchen. You can use them for storage or as an extra cooking surface. They\u2019re great for smaller kitchens when space is limited because you can move them around easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cox-and-cox-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cox-and-cox-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cox-and-cox-3.png 600w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cox-and-cox-3-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coxandcox.co.uk\" title=\"Cox &amp; Cox \">Cox &amp; Cox <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Underbed storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re squeezed for cupboard space in a small bedroom put extra bedding sets, out-of-season clothes and shoes in special underbed pull-out storage units.\u00a0\u00a0Choose baskets or drawers with lids or covers so\u00a0\u00a0your belongings don\u2019t get dusty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/John-Lewis.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/John-Lewis-1020x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/John-Lewis-1020x1024.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/John-Lewis-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/John-Lewis-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/John-Lewis-768x771.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/John-Lewis-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/John-Lewis.jpg 1432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnlewis.com\" title=\"John Lewis\">John Lewis<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage footstool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Storage footstools provide generous space perfect for tucking away magazines, blankets, cushions, throws and a multitude of other things in your living room. Choose one that\u00a0colour co-ordinates with your sofa or choose a standalone piece in a contrasting colour to make a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Dormy-House-dot-com.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Dormy-House-dot-com.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Dormy-House-dot-com.jpeg 738w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Dormy-House-dot-com-271x300.jpeg 271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thedormyhouse.com\" title=\"The Dormy House\">The Dormy House<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hallway bench<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A bench with storage underneath is an ideal way to contain hallway clutter.\u00a0\u00a0A padded cushion means you can use it for putting your shoes and boots on and the shelves beneath can contain all your other items like\u00a0hats, gloves and scarves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cox-and-Cox-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cox-and-Cox-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cox-and-Cox-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cox-and-Cox-1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coxandcox.co.uk\" title=\"Cox and Cox\">Cox and Cox<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage baskets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Storage baskets are great everywhere in the house to contain clutter. Look for baskets with lids as they\u2019re great for stacking and think about having a labelled basket for each member of the family, including children \u2013 it makes\u00a0finding missing things easy to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/COx-and-cox-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/COx-and-cox-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/COx-and-cox-2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/COx-and-cox-2-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coxandcox.co.uk\" title=\"Cox and Cox\">Cox and Cox<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bathroom trolley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A freestanding storage trolley is an easy way to maximise the space in your bathroom and have things close by when you need them. Choose a contemporary style that will match your existing fixtures and fittings. Keep your pampering essentials in your trolley and have it close by when you are having a long soak in the bath. You can then wheel it out of the way when you need more space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hashtag-hone-bigger.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hashtag-hone-bigger.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hashtag-hone-bigger.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hashtag-hone-bigger-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hashtag-hone-bigger-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hashtag-hone-bigger-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hashtag-hone-bigger-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wayfair.com\" title=\"Hashtag Home\">Hashtag Home<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A kid\u2019s loft bed\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick a clever space saving design for kid\u2019s bedrooms. A high sleeper bed usually includes\u00a0a full sized single bed and a desk. Some include full size wardrobes, an extra futon bed or just clever storage solutions rather than a ladder. As your child grows you can adapt it so it\u2019s truly multifunctional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cuckooland.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cuckooland.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cuckooland.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cuckooland-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cuckooland-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cuckooland-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cuckooland-50x50.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuckooland.com\" title=\"Cuckooland\">Cuckooland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stack your tumble dryer and washing machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stacking your tumble dryer on top of your washing machine is a great way to save space, but you need to make sure you do it right to keep your home safe.\u00a0Buy a universal\u00a0stacking kit or branded kit compatible with your model of washing machine and tumble dryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Currys.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Currys.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Currys.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Currys-300x266.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.currys.co.uk\" title=\"Currys\">Currys<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Will you be trying out any of these storage solutions for small spaces?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make every inch of your home work hard with 10 clever and space-saving storage solutions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4867,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[107,241,99,116],"class_list":["post-4861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-and-advice","tag-baskets","tag-small-spaces","tag-storage","tag-underbed-storage"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4861","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4861"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4861\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4877,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4861\/revisions\/4877"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}