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11 Tiny Home Storage Ideas & Organization Tips

By
Jason Francis
Designed and built over 100 custom tiny homes, lived on a sailboat for 9 months, and loves to live life to the fullest with his wife and their 4 kids.
Updated on:
February 16, 2024
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Living in a tiny home challenges one's creativity when it comes to storage and organization. With limited space, every square inch is valuable.

Let's journey together in discovering different tiny home storage solutions suitable for your space.

Make More Room with Shelves and Organizers

Tiny home organization takes creativity, ingenuity, and a knack for finding value in every inch. One smart solution that thrives in compact living situations are shelves and organizers. 

For instance, built in shelves offer an excellent way to maximize available space, and when used effectively, can create a stunning tiny house interior. 

Storage bins fit well on these shelves and are perfect for keeping things neat and tidy. Another great tool are organizers. For closets and cupboards, small space storage solutions like these are incredibly efficient.

Corner shelves can be installed in unexpected nooks of the home, fondly transforming otherwise ignored spaces into functional storage areas. Similarly, vertical storage ideas go beyond the traditional bookshelf. 

For example, a ladder can be repurposed as a rustic, chic blanket holder, contributing to both storage and decor.

Build Secret Storage and Storage under Stairs

Hidden storage spots deliver dual benefits: they save space while also maintaining a clean, uncluttered aesthetic. Under stair storage is a clever storage idea that utilizes frequently wasted space for storing items like shoes, coats, or vacuum cleaners. 

Similarly, false floors can also be installed to hide storage boxes, adding an unexpected twist to organization in small spaces.

Secret storage isn’t limited to obvious areas! Consider the spaces beneath your bed, coffee table, or even kitchen sink. Under sink storage can be maximized with pull out shelves or stacking bins, perfect for storing cleaning supplies or toiletries.

Hang Things on Walls and Ceilings

Wall and ceiling spaces are often underutilized in small homes. However, these areas are ripe for innovative storage solutions. 

Wall storage ideas can include anything from mounted spice racks in the kitchen to hanging baskets in a living area, perfect for storing books or media accessories.

Overhead storage is another category filled with potential. Hanging pot racks are a classic example, freeing up much needed cabinet space. 

Retractable storage, such as ceiling mounted bike racks or dropdown tables, can also be implemented for a high impact storage solution that doesn't sacrifice floor space.

Use Smart Furniture: Folding, Many Uses, and Big Couches

Multipurpose furniture is critical in maximizing small spaces. For instance, invest in a big couch with hidden storage under the seats, perfect for storing blankets or off season clothing. 

Foldable furniture, such as retractable tables or chairs, can be neatly tucked away when not in use which greatly clears up space. Loft beds with built in desks or drawers underneath serve as an exemplary model for efficient use of vertical space.

In some tiny homes, creative shelving and modular storage ideas are incorporated within staircase designs. 

Each step serves as a drawer where you can keep shoes, tools, or other household items. This is a prime example of innovative storage solutions that integrate function and design seamlessly.

Better Kitchen Space: Bigger Counters, Wall Boards, and Turntables

One important aspect of living tiny is maintaining an organized and compact kitchen storage. This includes not just efficient closet designs, but also other space saving tips. Think about installing a wall mounted magnetic knife rack or hanging pots and pans. 

Larger counters that feature built in storage cabinets underneath and rotating turntables within the cabinets for easy access to items reinforce a tiny house's organizational hacks.

To push the limit of corner storage optimization, custom tiny home storage elements can be built under the kitchen sink. Slide out organizers or drop down storage doors significantly increase the usable space.

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More Storage in Bedrooms and Living Rooms

Under bed storage is a vital element of a well organized tiny home. Drawers, baskets, or even portable storage units can slide under low lying beds. Built in storage solutions in the walls provide additional options for organization. 

For high ceilings, loft storage becomes a handy solution for less used items. Efficient use of vertical storage extends not only to wall mounted storage units, but also to tall, narrow shelves that reach toward the ceiling.

Better Seats: Storage Under Seats and High Table Seating

Transform your seats into a storage haven. Seats having storage compartments underneath is a simple, yet highly effective, tiny home decluttering solution. 

High table seating also facilitates extra storage as the space under the high table can be used to stash stools when not in use or serve as additional storage.

In the spirit of multi functionality, transforming stairs into seats with storage capacity also saves space. These types of innovative storages are modern embodiments of staircase storage ideas that hit two birds with one stone and are aesthetically pleasing.

Use Small Baskets Instead of Big Drawers and Slim Shelves

In downsizing techniques, small baskets come in handy. They are not only compact, but they also help in the organization of small items. Instead of large drawers, arrays of baskets provide visibility of items making it easy to locate them. 

Further, these baskets can be put up on slim shelves. This not only saves your floor space but also provides easy accessibility.

Better Lighting and Workspaces: Wall Lights and Loft Desks

Underused areas like lofts can be converted into a workspace. Install a floating desk and wall lights that don't take up floor or table space. 

Flexible, clip on lamps provide suitable workspace lighting while taking up little room.

Better Bathroom Space: Extra Shelves, Tub Trays, and Seats

Conventional storage spaces are often not enough for a tiny bathroom storage needs. Hence, extra shelves can be added to less commonly used spaces such as over the toilet seat. 

Tub trays act as an ingenious storage space and contribute to relaxation. Seats in the bathroom serve in keeping shower essentials at an arm's reach.

Keep Entrance and Laundry Spaces Tidy

The laundry area and the entrance can quickly become cluttered. A good practice in tiny home design ideas is the installation of key hangers, shoe racks, and coat hooks at the entrance. In the laundry area, an over the door ironing board and foldable drying rack save significant space.

Conclusion

Living in a tiny home doesn't have to mean settling for less. It's about learning to adapt and becoming creative with the resources available. 

These loft storage, creative storage, and other tiny home storage ideas show just how easy it can be to live comfortably and clutter free, even in the smallest of spaces. 

Begin transforming your tiny home today, one compact, multipurpose space at a time. Better yet, why not create your own storage solutions? Share them with others and become part of the tiny home living revolution!

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