13 Brilliant Ways To Store Things In A Small Room

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1. Mount a hanging shelf, then make it double as a clothing rack.

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In lieu of purchasing an entire new dresser, use the real estate under your shelves to mount a clothing rack and hang either your favorite pieces (think blouses and colorful tees) or bulky coats that didn't fit in your closet. Read the tutorial here.

2. Or use a corner of your room to hang even more things.

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Instead of letting the corners of your room literally gather dust, install a bar (or two!) and use them to hang more clothes. Even if you're not in dire need of extra space, this area is the perfect place for things you want to grab on the go like your favorite coat, or a hat you wear every day. See the tutorial here.

Get a curved closet rod at Home Depot for $9.68.

3. Learn how to fold clothing to maximize the space in your dresser.

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In the same drawer where you currently fit 10 shirts, you could easily fit double that amount. Learn how to fold clothes in the most efficient way possible by following the tutorial here.

4. Or for smaller pieces of clothing, simply use an organizer.

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In addition to helping you organize your delicates, it'll also help you pick 'em out faster when you're in a hurry.

Get a four-piece set on Amazon for $13.87.

5. If you don't already have a bed with storage space underneath, you can create one with a set of risers.

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Take advantage of the floor space your bed takes up by lifting it up a little, and hiding your things underneath it. If you don't like the look of your risers, invest in a pretty bed skirt that'll easily cover it up.

Get a set of four risers from Amazon for $17.99 and get a bedskirt from Amazon for $24.99.

6. Stick Command hooks to the back of your closet to hang scarves, belts, and other accessories.

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Use the space between the wall of your closet and your clothes to hang things you may not use on a daily basis, like seasonal accessories, totes (we all have one too many!), and umbrellas.

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.07.

7. If you can, install a high shelf on your bedroom walls.

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Everyone has books or souvenirs that they pick up maybe once a year, yet refuse to toss. A shelf built high on a wall will give these keepsakes a home, while freeing up your lower wall space for things you actually use on a daily basis. Read more here.

8. Get a headboard that'll safeguard all your sleepy time tools.

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The easiest way to create more storage in your small room is by opting for furniture that serves at least two functions. Start with your bed, which is probably the largest object in your room, and fit it with a headboard that hides nooks for your journal, magazines, or tissue box.

Get one from IKEA for $130.

9. Fold any extra sheets you have and squeeze them under your mattress.

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It's not the most elegant storage solution, but if you're truly tight on space, then this will do the trick. After washing your extra pair of sheets, fold the sheets into themselves just enough so they're neat but not so much that they're stacked too high, and place them under the foot of your mattress. Trust me, you won't feel a thing. Read on the best way to fold your sheets here.

10. Mount a pegboard to your wall and use it to organize everything from your purses to jewelry.

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If you want an easy way to organize things on your wall, mount a pegboard and have fun creating a jewelry organizer, putting up your favorite art, or tidying up all your cords. This is also a helpful trick if you live in a rented apartment and can't nail holes in your walls. Read more ideas on how to use a pegboard here.

11. Slip a tray under your dresser to covertly store more shoes.

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In a small room, every inch and gap counts, and that includes the narrow length between your floor and your dresser (or whatever furniture under which you can slide a shoe tray). Either flip an old picture frame and stick some anti-scratch pads on the bottom, or purchase a slim shoe tray and use it to store your sandals, flip-flops, and other flat shoes.

Get a tray from Amazon for $15.

12. Maximize bookshelf space by adding baskets.

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Who says shelves should only be used for books? Buy a set of baskets and load them with all the bedroom knick-knacks that haven't found a home elsewhere in your room.

13. And make a hanging coat rack that won't take up any floor space.

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The best part about a hanging coat rack is that it won't topple over, no matter how heavy your coats are. Just make sure you use sturdy cords and that you tie them securely to the ceiling hook. See the tutorial here.