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7 Chic Small-Space Storage Solutions

Ample storage is a luxury awarded to few. Whether you live in a small New York studio or a dainty beach cottage, cozy homes rarely brim with excess space. Those of us who bear the burden of little to no storage room take cluttervery seriously. From exploring the Marie Kondo method to scrutinizing small-space trends, no trick or hack is beneath us. We will go to great lengths to simulate a wide and empty space—while in fact everything is just cleverly concealed. Taking cues from our favorite rooms, we've investigated seven ways to increase your storage opportunities in kitchens and bathrooms, so you can maximize what space you do have—and do it in style. Get your drills ready because we're taking storage to new heights.

7 Chic Small-Space Storage Solutions

Photo by Manuel Rodriguez
Design by Megan Pflug

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7 Chic Small-Space Storage Solutions Photo by Manuel Rodriguez Design by Megan Pflug #design #smallspace #storage #mydomaine #kitchen #sink
Install Wall-Mounted Faucets

Counter space is a coveted luxury in a small bathrooms. Free up some room for storage and display by mounting your faucet and levers to the wall. Use the newly available space for canisters and containers to conceal your must-have grooming and beauty supplies.

Photo courtesy of Septembre Architecture

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Install Wall-Mounted Faucets Counter space is a coveted luxury in a small bathrooms. Free up some room for storage and display by mounting your faucet and levers to the wall. Use the newly available space for canisters and containers to conceal your must-have grooming and beauty supplies. Photo courtesy of Septembre Architecture #design #smallspace #storage #mydomaine #bathroom #sink
Think Outside the Drawer

If you're lacking drawers, consider relocating the items usually found in them, like cutlery and cooking knives, to shelves. Decorative containers or magnetic strips keep utensils on hand and drawer space available.

Photo by Petra Bindel

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Think Outside the Drawer If you're lacking drawers, consider relocating the items usually found in them, like cutlery and cooking knives, to shelves. Decorative containers or magnetic strips keep utensils on hand and drawer space available. Photo by Petra Bindel #design #smallspace #storage #mydomaine #green #kitchen
Display Your Pots

Don't waste valuable cupboard space in small kitchens by storing your pots and pans. Use a decorative rack or series of hooks to relocate and display your bulkiest items. This will free up closed-door space for other, less attractive kitchen essentials.

Photo by William Abranowicz for Architectural Digest
Design by Vicente Wolf

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Display Your Pots Don't waste valuable cupboard space in small kitchens by storing your pots and pans. Use a decorative rack or series of hooks to relocate and display your bulkiest items. This will free up closed-door space for other, less attractive kitchen essentials. Photo by William Abranowicz for Architectural Digest Design by Vicente Wolf #design #smallspace #storage #mydomaine
Go Above and Beyond

The spaces between a door or window frame and your ceiling are excellent places to add an additional shelf or horizontal cabinet. Utilize these areas to store items you won't need access to often, as reaching them will be cumbersome. Holiday china, anyone?

Photo by Patrick Cline for Lonny

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Go Above and Beyond The spaces between a door or window frame and your ceiling are excellent places to add an additional shelf or horizontal cabinet. Utilize these areas to store items you won't need access to often, as reaching them will be cumbersome. Holiday china, anyone? Photo by Patrick Cline for Lonny #design #smallspace #storage #mydomaine
Skirt the Issue

Adding a chic skirt under a counter, to a table, or around a pedestal sink will not only provide an additional element of décor but also add concealed storage space. Use it as a place to stash items you may use daily but would rather not have front and center.

Photo by William Waldron for Architectural Digest
Design by Christopher Maya

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Skirt the Issue Adding a chic skirt under a counter, to a table, or around a pedestal sink will not only provide an additional element of décor but also add concealed storage space. Use it as a place to stash items you may use daily but would rather not have front and center. Photo by William Waldron for Architectural Digest Design by Christopher Maya #design #smallspace #storage #mydomaine
Utilize Your Corners

Empty or awkward corners are perfect places to incorporate additional storage space. Shelves, cabinets, and cubbies easily tuck away into these under-utilized areas and offer unique opportunities for decorative displays or places to stash unsightlier items.

Photo by Jane Beiles

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Utilize Your Corners Empty or awkward corners are perfect places to incorporate additional storage space. Shelves, cabinets, and cubbies easily tuck away into these under-utilized areas and offer unique opportunities for decorative displays or places to stash unsightlier items. Photo by Jane Beiles #design #smallspace #storage #mydomaine #kitchen #dining