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22 Genius Storage Tricks for Small Bedrooms Without Closets

Ngoc Minh Ngo

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Hang Extra Hooks

We spot several great small-space tips in this bedroom designed by David Kaihoi: 1) Mirror the inside of your closet doors. 2) Add hooks to the interior side of the doors for extra items and outfit planning. 3) Use bins to stay organized. Pro tip: If you don't need hooks for outfit planning, hang a dirty laundry bag there! It will take up less space than a structured hamper.

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Keep Shoes Up High

If you have an amazing shoe and accessory collection, why not flaunt it? Keeping your shoes on shelves in an armoire, tall dresser, or built-in cabinet will also make it easier to pick out your outfit since they'll be at eye level. In this dressing room designed by Aerin Lauder, the wallpaper is as dazzling as the shoe collection. "My grandmother had the same wallpaper in her office," she shares.

Corinne Mathern Design

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Work Around Awkward Angles

If you don't have a closet, but you do have a clothing collection, stay organized and polished with custom wall built-ins that store everything behind closed doors. In this bedroom design by Corinne Mathern, the built-ins provide extensive storage and accommodate the irregular ceiling structure. They're also less deep than your typical dresser and armoire—a win for small bedrooms.

Shawn Henderson

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Optimize a Corner

Don't have a closet? Wardrobes work just as well and can make a design statement in your room. This stunning piece will have you admiring it every time you pass by. If you have an awkward and empty corner, invest in a great dresser or armoire that can bring it to life while also giving you an extra place to store all your items. This texture-rich corner in a small bedroom designed by Shawn Henderson can hold intimates and more.

Brie Williams

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Make It Feel Like a Boudoir

Designer Ariene Bethea's bedroom features a fun bedspread and wild Etsy bolsters. The mannequin and mirror give it a swanky dressing room vibe. Plan out and display outfits with a mannequin or use it as a makeshift coat rack. It's a pretty way to stay organized in an open space like a bedroom when your closet is too small. A vintage or antique-inspired option is the way to go.

Shapeless Studio

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Install Touch-Latch Doors

Flush with the walls, this closet disappears into the primary bedroom designed by Shapeless Studio, providing plenty of clothing storage without infringing upon the living space physically or visually. If you don't have the option of pulling out the power drills for custom builds, you can still utilize your wall with rods and floating shelves.

James Merrell

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Use the Back of Your Door

Don't worry, your hat addiction is in good hands. A series of hooks can turn an empty wall space or the back of a door into the perfect place for storing your caps, sunhats, and beanies, as Kate Reid proves in this cozy bedroom.

Anna Spiro Design

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Line Your Cabinets With Fabric

If your storage includes glass or wire doors, line them with a pretty fabric. This will hide all your stored clothing and add a little style to your bedroom and keep it from looking too crowded with clothing. You can use velcro to fasten the fabric if you don't know how to sew. We love the tight print designer Anna Spiro chose here to complement the cream paint and brass hardware.

Julian Wass

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Distract With Beautiful Patterns

A floral fabric brightens up this open bedroom closet designed by Gary McBournie, which he upholstered for a soft effect. The adjacent primary bedroom features curtains in the same fabric for a cohesive whole.

Robert Peterson

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Create Privacy With Barn Doors

Alison Victoria created a 360-degree rotating closet system with Closet Works that features a hidden full-length mirror and ample storage for shoes. Sourced from the Corbel, French doors that date back to the 1800s close off the modern space, which opens right up into the bedroom.

Tamsin Johnson Interiors

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Dress Up Enclosures

Add some fancy ornamentations to your existing doors or built-in enclosures to give them a more polished look, like faux moldings and chic cabinet pulls. Use this stylish and sophisticated bedroom designed by Tamsin Johnson Interiors as a model.

Fantastic Frank

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Use a Coat Rack

It helps to buy hangers specific to the item to maximize what little space you do have. Pants, for example, can easily slide on and off of pants hangers thanks to their open-ended design. And you'll be able to fit more into your closet since they hang flat against each other. But when you truly have no space for bulkier items like coats, keep a coat rack in the corner of your bedroom so it looks organized even if it has to be out in the open.

Leanne Ford Interiors

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Remove the Doors

Leanne Ford decided to remove the doors from this closet to make the bedroom feel large and more open. Plus, it probably motivates the occupant to stay organized since it's all out in the open. Doubling up your closet space is as easy as hanging up another bar. Speaking of which, choose a system that also includes hooks for maximum versatility. You can double up the number of clothes you store in your closet by adding a second level with a rod.

Shari Francis

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Use Up Every Last Inch of Space

Store all unseasonal items either under the bed or in hard-to-reach spots in your closet. This bedroom designed by Shari Francis has bonus storage space above the closet, which may not be convenient for everyday items but is perfect for extra suitcases or outerwear. And, if you don't have any more closet space to speak of, consider storing out-of-season items under the bed in boxes or invest in a savvy bed with a built-in platform that sits under the mattress for storage.

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Build Into the Walls of a Connected Hallway

"Because my bedroom, bath, and closet are in the attic of my house, space is at a premium," says designer Tim Clarke. And that didn't stop him from making it work. "I utilized the angled areas under the eaves and installed hanging bars and pullout shelves. It's all perfectly hidden behind tongue-and-groove paneling with invisible touch-latch doors. I sleep in my closet!" If you need to cram bulky things like sweaters and jeans in there, too, vacuum bags will become your best friend.

Thomas Loof

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Get Creative With Furniture

This genius small space solution gets a lot done while taking up as little of the floor as possible. Juan Carretero flanked the bed with two custom, ceiling-high armoires that function as closets, and the niche beneath the built-in sconce functions as a bedside table. Another similar clever solution? A storage bench or trunk at the end of the bed for more clothes that doubles as seating.

Kevin Scott

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Install Layered Shelving

Layer one wall with shelving, or make one row stretch along the perimeter of the bedroom. You can use it to store everything from books to accessories, blankets, purses, shoes, and more. Designed by Studio DIIA, the exposed shelf above the bed houses books, the upper cabinets corral linens, and the closet across from the bed stores clothing. This is especially smart if you have high ceilings and can afford to use more of your vertical space without eating into useable floor room.

Closet Stalker/The Krazy Coupon Lady

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Hang Pants on S-Hooks

Save shelf space by hanging your pants with belt loops on S-hooks. This way, you can easily make them more compact. Bonus: You can see them all much better when you're choosing which pair to wear.

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Decor 8

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Similarly, You Can Go Behind Your Bed

Ready for storage and style? In this all-white room, the colorful hanging clothes almost act as a headboard.

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IKEA

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Use a Clothing Rack

The best thing about this organizer is that your clothes will be on display at all times, so you'll learn quickly which items you love and which ones you can toss or donate.

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The Container Store

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Hang Shoes on the Door

Use the door to your bedroom to store shoes. If you don't have a ton of shoes, the empty slots can store sweaters and other clothes.

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The Lily Pad Cottage

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Use Your Bed Frame

Brown wicker baskets snuggled into this bed frame are perfect for storing shoes and sweaters. Plus, a cozy white blanket could almost conceal this storage spot entirely.

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20 clever small bedroom storage |

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These small bedroom storage ideas will be vital when every spare inch of space counts. By thinking outside the box, you can make a real difference to the available storage in your small bedroom. 

Clothing littering your floors, piles of messy make-up and out-of-control laundry mountains aren’t exactly conducive to a restorative night’s sleep. But when your belongings are overtaking your boudoir, it’s hard to imagine the space ever feeling like a relaxing sanctuary. 

If this sounds like your space, it’s high time for a storage makeover: from key furniture pieces to cleverly utilized nooks, these bedroom storage ideas and small bedrooms will help you make the most of every square inch and get that clutter under control once and for all.

Small bedroom storage ideas

As the popular saying goes, there’s 'a place for everything and everything in its place', and it’s certainly true that most of us feel better when we are organised. ‘It helps us think clearly,’ says Mark Adam, MD of Vitsœ . And when it comes to tidy bedroom ideas , proper storage is your finest weapon in the battle to control clutter.

1. Build storage into the wall

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Small bedroom storage ideas should be creative and beautiful – there is no need to compromise on style in a tiny space. 

In addition to bedside tables, Nina Campbell recommends creating shallow niches on either side of the bed. ‘I find it maddening not to have somewhere to put a glass of water or a book, so I have done this a few times,’ she explains.

2. Keep storage simple and fuss-free

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When choosing the best small bedroom storage ideas, look to key pieces of bedroom furniture that are simple, fuss-free and almost minimal in their designs. 

When designing built-in wardrobes, try to ensure that they don’t end up dominating the space. A simple design such as this one by Studio Peake , which has no frame and classic V-grooved panels, works well.

3. Create a walk-through wardrobe

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‘Creating a walk-through wardrobe is a good way to separate your bedroom from your clothes storage and have a more serene sleeping space, especially if you don't have the space to create a designated dressing room,’ says Lucy Barlow, founder and director of architectural interior design studio Barlow & Barlow .

In this project, the design team decided to lacquer the wardrobes in a rich emerald green color to make a luxurious statement entrance to the bedroom.  Lacquer finishes are not only a useful alternative to paint when it comes to incorporating color into furniture, but are a practical option too, as the coating sets into a hard, durable finish.

4. Go bespoke in a small space

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‘My number one tip for maximizing storage in a small apartment bedroom is to commission made-to-measure cabinetry,' says Irene Gunter, interior designer and founder, Gunter & Co . 'Tailored to the dimensions of your space, the wardrobe or shelving can be designed to work round any quirks, such as a sloping ceiling or an awkward corner.’ 

5. Make a feature out of storage 

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Storage need not be dull, instead, use statement paint ideas and tricks to give a tired bookcase or cabinet a new lease of life. 

Sydney-based interior designer Tamsin Johnson developed this consciously sophisticated scheme with a rich green bookcase taking center stage. 

‘The green antique French carved oak bookcase with soft yellow highlights anchors the room while the soft mauve linen bedding provides a tranquil element.

6. Utilize awkward corners

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As the old saying goes, a tidy room is a tidy mind – so it is important we keep our bedrooms clear in order to feel calm and relaxed. 

Here, an awkward corner has been transformed into useful space with a boxed-out design. It allows any electrical wires to be hidden away safely while also creating a clever recessed shelf for bedside essentials. 

This contemporary design is made more effective with varying widths of panelling used throughout the whole room, which when combined create illusions of depth and length to help the space feel bigger. The textured wooden finish completes the scheme for a warm and welcoming look. To achieve a similar style, opt for real oak, pine or walnut wood veneer wall paneling ideas .

7. Choose built-in small bedroom storage to maximize space

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If you are looking for box room ideas , or your space has an awkward shape such as the eaves of a loft room, sometimes built-in units can offer the optimal storage solution. Sticking with a simple, neutral design will ensure the style stands the test of time, making the initial investment worthwhile. 

For something a little less permanent, get the look by installing a bank of freestanding wardrobes along one wall, shopping around for models that fit the space as fully as possible.

8. Utilize dead space

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The bed is usually the single largest furniture item in any bedroom, so it makes sense to use some of this space for storage. Simple trundle drawers or storage containers tucked neatly away give easy access to towels or spare bed linen. If you prefer a clean look, try hiding them under a valance.

9. Factor in fitted furniture

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While freestanding furniture has its uses for both storage and display, there is nothing more efficient than well-designed, fitted furniture that allows you to squeeze every inch of use out of even the most unpromising corner in a streamlined way.  

The key is to wake up to your home’s hidden potential. 'Furniture designed specifically for a room will look as if it has always been there,’ says furniture designer and maker Claire Darwent . ‘It’s good to live with, and an asset when you come to sell your home.’

10. Feature to floor-to-ceiling furniture

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Play up to a room's assets. Maximize storage by using clever multi-functional furniture where suitable, using the walls and height of the room as well as the floor space. 

Plan carefully to incorporate an easily accessible place for each item, which will also help keep it permanently neat. If made with beautiful doors, wardrobes are very much part of the design of the room.

Bear in mind, too, that mirrored bedroom storage will help the space feel bigger and brighter.

11. Create a storage system

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Pull together two or more shelving units (or wardrobe carcasses) and arrange clothing and boxed up accessories into an open storage system. You could use clothes rails with shelves above to create a similar look. 

Go the whole hog and have a custom-made storage system made for you. Take inspiration from these walk-in closet ideas to plan a storage solution that will accommodate everything from clothes, shoes and accessories to bulky duvets and bed linen.

Otherwise, a bedroom organizer or two should help transform an existing closet into a storage-savvy haven.

12. Keep small bedroom storage hidden

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The end of the bed can often benefit from a handy perch to sit on whilst putting on shoes, as well as for additional occasional storage. Padded footstools or blanket boxes offer a brilliant two-in-one option here, packing lots of storage in to a relatively small space.

13. Build around the bed

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Bespoke furniture really comes into its own in small spaces. You can build into every niche and alcove, get the best from awkward spaces such as under the stairs, and build around architectural features such as pillars.  

Slim units and shelving will add storage to narrow spaces such as around the bed, and cupboards can go all the way up to the ceiling. A bespoke furniture designer or specialist fitted furniture company usually offers a full design service including site visits, drawings and all manner of clever internal fittings, but don’t overlook the skills of a good joiner too, especially if they have an eye for design and come recommended first-hand.

14. Take it outside

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Most homes suffer from bottle-necks, so think laterally about how to free up space. Can a small bedroom have wardrobes or shelving in the hall outside, with dressing room appeal? Challenge your preconceptions of traditional dressing room ideas , whilst making sure any solution is practical.

15. Balance the look

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A combination of closed closets and open shelf storage will feel lighter and creates space for display. Mirror, glass and any reflective surface will keep the look bright and airy while movable panels, screens and furniture bring versatile flexibility.  

And never underestimate the designers’ favourite trick – a light, bright decorating scheme. Clever bedroom lighting ideas never fail to enhance the sense of space.

16. Display pretty paraphernalia

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Often unused and unloved, the alcoves on either side of a bed act as the perfect foil for open shelving. Display your prettiest objects, accessories or even books for all to see.

17. Keep it behind closed doors

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Built-in alcove cupboards max out the storage potential of a chimney breast wall. The shallow section over the chimney breast needn’t go to waste – just add floating shelves and a small table top for the perfect vanity unit space, like in this stylish gray bedroom .

18. Rethink your layout

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It's always tempting to reinstate a fireplace into a chimney breast that has been filled in, or, as we mentioned above, to build closets across it. However, placing the head of the bed on a chimney breast can be a good use of space – and of a focal wall. That way, you can devote the alcoves above, not just to bedside tables – but to an entire storage system, too. 

Putting wall lights over the bed, rather than on bedside tables, is another handy small bedroom layout idea to free up space.

19. Split a small bedroom with a glazed partition

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This small bedroom storage idea might be perfect for you if your space is on the long, narrow side. Putting a glazed partition in to split the room two thirds to one third allows you to put a wardrobe in one section, and to place more storage furniture against the partition in the bedroom section. Clever.

20. Make space for a desk – and paperwork storage

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Post-pandemic, we are more than ready to embrace the idea of desk space – and the necessary accompanying storage – featuring in a bedroom, even a small one. The best solution? Hidden desks , which can be clever solutions like the one above, desks within wardrobes or even dressing tables that can double up.

How can I get more storage in my small bedroom?

Even the most humble of box rooms has the ability to serve as a comfortable bedroom, and clever use of storage furniture can turn it into a multi-functional space too, incorporating useful study and storage areas. Careful planning and a dash of inspiration are all that’s needed to maximize a small bedroom’s storage potential.

Do you have room for a small walk-in closet design or is space tighter, in which case sliding doors may be the most space-saving solution? Think about how much hanging space you need, whether you have lots of long dresses or multiple jackets and coats, and whether you prefer to hang or fold your shirts. Do you want drawers for lingerie, jewellery and accessories, extra-deep drawers for bulky clothes, or lots of shoe, boot and bag storage? You may also want to incorporate mirrors and lights that activate when the doors open.

'Start planning your room by considering storage. Go beyond joinery – a substantial chest of drawers can act as a bedside table; a divan can hold hidden storage and an end-of-bed blanket box can double up as a laundry bin,' says Bunny Pocock of Turner Pocock .

How do you organize a small bedroom?

Like any small space, the key to a successful compact bedroom is to create adequate storage within a functional layout.

Often in a small guest room, a couple of large, hard-working pieces of furniture will create a less cluttered look than several small pieces. When looking at guest bedroom ideas , consider how the space can serve more than one function, such a doubling up as a workstation too.

When square footage is at a premium, try incorporating a wall bed instead of a traditional sofa bed. It takes a standard mattress, offering greater comfort, and can fold away to look like a wardrobe or cabinet, freeing up valuable floor space for a desk and chair.

Ensure that the surrounding furniture is lightweight so that it can easily be moved to accommodate a pull-down bed. If you have adequate ceiling height, look at bespoke options, such as a simple mezzanine incorporating a sleeping area on a raised platform with a wardrobe or shelving below.

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5 best layouts + organization tips

Do you need it?

Small dressing rooms are comparable in functionality to solid closets: what to choose from this? When answering this question, the ergonomics of the dressing room should be taken into account. It should be convenient for a person inside to move around, respectively, the minimum width of such a space is 150 cm (shelves, clothes on hangers will take ~ 60 cm). Accordingly, if the choice is between a narrow dressing room and a closet, choose the latter. nine0005

One of the ideas for a small cozy dressing room is a deep closet, in English it is called reach in closet system. It is usually located in a niche, it is distinguished by its large capacity and ease of use.

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Storage ideas without cabinets

If there is enough width for movement, you can equip a full-fledged small dressing room.

Its benefits:

To make the dressing room as ergonomic and comfortable as possible, follow the designers' advice:

  1. Use the full height. In every house there are things that get 1-2 times a year. Their place is under the ceiling.
  2. Don't make extra shelves. The lower one, for example, is useless - put shoes or boxes directly on the floor. nine0018
  3. Plan your filling ahead of time. To do this, you need to know exactly what and in what quantity you need to store.
  4. Make a sliding door. Or a curtain. Or abandon it altogether in order to save space.
  5. Order an individual project. Only custom-made furniture takes into account all the nuances of the room and allows you to use every valuable centimeter of space.

Which closet layout would be best?

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20 great ideas for small wardrobe storage

It is impossible to say for sure which design of a small dressing room will suit everyone. Depends on the area and dimensions of the allocated premises, the number of things in storage.

A small dressing room can be organized in five ways - choose the one that suits you best.

Linear

Usually used in niches, looks like a closet or reach in closet system, separated from the room by curtains, sliding doors. In some cases, even a small stylish dressing room without doors looks good - for example, if it is located behind the bed and a partition separates it from the bedroom. Shelves along one wall are also often mounted in long, elongated spaces. nine0005

Corner

L-shaped plan is suitable for both long and square rooms. The dressing room is considered more spacious, because 2 walls are occupied at once.

U-shaped

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Parallel

The arrangement of two rows opposite is possible only in dressing rooms not less than 2 meters. It is appropriate to decorate the far wall with a mirror or fix an ironing board.

Circular

Shelves, rods and drawers are installed around the perimeter, including the space above the door. Suitable for wardrobe rooms of at least 4 square meters (2*2).

Where is the best location?

Arrangement of a small dressing room begins with the choice of location. If the apartment already has an empty pantry, it is easiest to use it. The pantry is usually located in a convenient area, already separated by a door, has lighting. In other cases, you will have to use living space for a dressing room. nine0005

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15 ideas for storage in a small bedroom

The most commonly used option with zoning the bedroom. The design of the room is initially designed taking into account the location of a small dressing room. It is placed behind the bed or at the entrance, depending on the layout of the room. The bedroom will become smaller, but you will be able to store all the clothes, shoes and other necessary items in a place hidden from prying eyes.

The advantage of a dressing room in the bedroom is an intimate setting in which you can change clothes in peace. nine0005

The second most popular example of the placement of dressing rooms is the entrance hall or corridor. Usually there is little furniture and enough space for cabinets. In a spacious corridor in a square or close to a square shape, with the help of partitions or compartment doors, a niche is separated and shelves are placed in it. Narrow elongated is only suitable for a large closet.

How to organize the internal content?

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Ironing board storage ideas for a small apartment

A small dressing room should be thought out to the smallest detail: you have to not only choose the right elements, but also correctly position them relative to each other. Drawers should open, clothes on hangers should be conveniently removed and returned back.

You should start with the bars: the free space under them depends on the things that are stored on the hangers. Dresses, long coats - 150-160 cm, shirts - 90-100 cm, trousers - 65-75 cm. hang clothes or take them out, and lift them back when the process is completed. nine0005

Mandatory attribute of the dressing room, even in the mini version - drawers. Inside it is convenient to store underwear and other clothes that do not require storage on a coat hanger.

There are never too many additional shelves: shoes, boxes with the necessary things, accessories are put on top.

When arranging storage up to the ceiling, be sure to think about exactly how you will get and put into place items from the top three shelves. It is logical to place here a small stepladder, which facilitates the task. nine0005

Don't forget the basic usability element: light. Lucky if the dressing room has a window. But more often closed spaces are reserved for storage, so lighting is mandatory here even in the daytime. High-quality illumination will be provided by several recessed spots or directional lamps on the bus.

Useful ideas for easy storage

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How to store things in a small hallway? nine0005

The organization of a small dressing room is no different from a large one. To make it convenient and intuitive to use, consider compartments for each type of clothing and accessories: trousers, shirts, underwear and socks, belts, bags, watches.

Lower shelves for shoes. It is convenient to put out-of-season things in boxes and clean them to the very top.

If your closet has more clothes that are stored on the shelves, make more drawers and go for a vertical storage system. Things are folded into compact rectangles and placed on the "end" in rows. nine0005

Folding this way saves space and keeps order. You can be sure that one thing will not pull several others along with it (as is often the case when storing in piles).

The last detail is the layout logic. The most used things are stored at eye and hand level, the upper shelves under the ceiling are reserved for seasonal or rarely needed items. At the very bottom are items that are not needed every day, but should remain available. nine0005

We hope that among the photos of small wardrobes in the article, everyone will find the perfect option for themselves!

7 original ideas for creating a dressing room in a small apartment :: Design :: RBC Real Estate

In the house, you can allocate a separate room for clothes, shoes and accessories. But the owners of a small living space also do not need to part with the dream. RBC Real Estate has collected tips for arranging a dressing room in a typical apartment

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Many old houses have a small utility room, and sometimes architects provide it in new apartments as well. In the pantry it is customary to store a vacuum cleaner and cleaning products, skis used once a year and things that you do not need, but “suddenly come in handy”. If this is the case, feel free to disassemble the trash and get rid of the excess. A couple of square meters is enough for hangers, shoe racks and a mirror on the wall.

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This example will appeal to those who have bought an open-plan apartment and are building walls themselves. Allocate the necessary area for the dressing room, it can be adjacent to the bedroom or living room. Conveniently, unlike living rooms, you don't have to worry about lighting through windows. There will be enough artificial light in the dressing room.

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If you like to pick up your outfits in daylight, it's best to take care of moving the dressing room to the window. The easiest way to do this is in corner apartments, where there are two of them on adjacent walls. Keep in mind that by separating one of the windows for a small dressing room, you will significantly reduce the level of natural light in the remaining space; consider additional light sources in advance. nine0005

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Any built-in wardrobe against the wall will take up more space and reduce the room. The solution is to hang open shelves and make overhead compartments. This photo is an excellent example of the rational use of space. At the exit from the bedroom, the designer has equipped a full-fledged dressing room, where a dressing table fits, and a staircase leads to the mezzanine, which looks like a decorative element. The disadvantage of this format is the dust that will inevitably collect on open things, so many people prefer to close such wardrobes with doors. nine0005

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You can also separate part of the bedroom under the dressing room with the help of curtains. To do this, stretch the cornice between opposite walls. It will hide hanging or built-in shelves and clothes rails. A great option for a small room where you don't want to put a bulky closet.

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Curtains can be moved a little further from the wall to leave room for maneuver. When they are open, the dressing room is well lit, and the rest of the time it is closed from prying eyes. You can arrange such a room on the side or at the head of the bed, as in the photo. nine0005

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If you have a covered balcony or loggia, they are perfect for organizing your wardrobe. An inexpensive option is clothes on floor hangers and shoes on shelves. If you want to avoid dust, make built-in closed cabinets. An indisputable plus is a lot of light. Keep in mind that this option is only suitable for fully heated balconies, it is unlikely that anyone will like to change clothes at sub-zero temperatures in winter.

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For a room with clothes, it is not necessary to limit a large space of a rectangular or square shape. Try to locate the dressing room in a small corner of the apartment, which can be separated by partitions, sliding doors or curtains. It is important to consider not only the internal content, but also the use of walls from the outside, so as not to lose functional meters.

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