Home Organizing 7 Sneaky Ways to Add More Storage All Over Your House Your home is hiding more space than you think. By Marla Christiansen Marla Christiansen Marla is a freelance home expert for RealSimple.com, where she offers eco-friendly solutions for the home. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 24, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Embrace that small corner or narrow pathway with a stylish solution for awkward spaces. The Fresh Exchange proves that a set of narrow cabinets topped with wood is all you need to fill in these forgotten spots. This customizable solution is an attractive way to score some storage space in a dead zone. Photo: The Fresh Exchange Finding a place for everything is sometimes the hardest part of keeping a home looking neat and tidy. Luckily, gaining some extra space around the house doesn’t have to mean adding square footage. A simple DIY may be all you need to hide some extra storage right in plain sight. 01 of 07 Mind the Gaps Embrace that small corner or narrow pathway with a stylish solution for awkward spaces. The Fresh Exchange proves that a set of narrow cabinets topped with wood is all you need to fill in these forgotten spots. This customizable solution is an attractive way to score some storage space in a dead zone. The Fresh Exchange Embrace that small corner or narrow pathway with a stylish solution for awkward spaces. The Fresh Exchange proves that a set of narrow cabinets topped with wood is all you need to fill in these forgotten spots. This customizable solution is an attractive way to score some storage space in a dead zone. 02 of 07 Spice Up Your Storage Piper and Poppies Make your child’s wardrobe a work of art with this smart, budget-friendly trick. With the help of a little paint, an inverted spice shelf transforms into an adorable clothing rack that doubles as a display shelf. Find this handy IKEA hack at Piper and Poppies. 03 of 07 Get Crafty Limmaland Corral all kinds of clutter in some clever, no-sew storage bins. With only felt and a FROSTA stool from IKEA, Limmaland has created a brilliant way to stash toys, pillows, or even laundry. Mounted with casters, this versatile storage option allows you to easily roll it out of the way. 04 of 07 Room to Reflect A Beautiful Mess Mirrors are great at bouncing light around a room to create the illusion of a larger space without weighing things down. By giving a bit of depth to a full length mirror, A Beautiful Mess has devised a deceptively spacious storage area for jewelry and other accessories. 05 of 07 Mid-Century Made Modern Sugar and Cloth Create some mid-century magic with a space savvy side table. This lovely '50s-style piece from Sugar and Cloth has a modern twist. Just beneath the wooden surface is hidden storage, keeping remotes and other essentials within arm’s reach, but out of view. 06 of 07 Go Vertical The Vintage Rug Shop/Brittany Makes Welcome some warmth into your home with an easy and elegant storage option for your blankets and towels. Offering plenty of vertical storage space, this stunning copper ladder can be nestled into any nook to satisfy your organizational needs and provide a lovely way to display textiles. Find the full how-to at The Vintage Rug Shop. 07 of 07 Secret Shelves Rogue Engineer A beautiful way to display books, art, or photos, floating shelves not only look good, but they also don’t require much space, like this one designed by the Rogue Engineer. Hinged at the bottom, this shelf opens up to reveal a secret compartment that is perfect for storing keys, jewelry, and other precious items. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit