Downsizing to fit into a tiny house can feel overwhelming, which is when having a list of storage ideas can come in handy. There is storage available everywhere in a tiny house if you know where to look.
While many people choose to move into a tiny home to live a more minimalist lifestyle, cut costs, and free up time, there are still items that people struggle to get rid of or figure out where to put while still having an attractive living space. Work with your builder and ask questions to understand how they can customize the home to fit your needs.
Here are 8 Easy Tiny House Storage Ideas.
Storage Furniture
Every bit of space matters when living in a tiny house, which means empty or void space under furniture is ideal for storage. A common phrase in the tiny house community is ‘everything should have a dual purpose.’ Storage furniture is a space-saving hack that can be applied to any sized home.
Here are a few storage furniture ideas to get you started:
Underbed storage
In a tiny home, a raised bed is necessary to avoid getting mold under the bed or on the mattress.
Installing hydraulics on the bedframe means the mattress and plywood it sits on can be lifted to expose ample storage space. This is excellent for keeping additional bedding and off-season clothing. Another option is installing drawers in the bed frame that can pull out and be used as a dresser or for overflow bedding.
Tip: Make sure to vent the bedframe to avoid molding.
Seating Storage
Built-in couches or chairs offer another excellent space for storage. By hinging the seat of the couch or chair, you now have a lift-up lid creating multiple storage spaces. Built-ins are great places to keep throw blankets, decorative pillows, children’s toys, or board games.
The under space of a built-in couch can also be a convenient place to keep batteries, remotes, blankets, or even water tanks. Basically, any items that do not get used daily, but require ease of access.
Stairwell
Many tiny homes have stairs up to a loft or bedroom, and those stairs can be turned into drawers. This tiny house storage idea makes a multi-use space that can hold small items such as books, placemats, and small board games.
Hanging Storage Solutions in the Kitchen
Kitchens in tiny houses are much smaller than a traditional home. This means getting creative with how you store your most used kitchen items. Creating hanging space along the back kitchen wall is great for hanging coffee cups, pots, pans, measuring cups, and towels. This frees up drawer space for cooking utensils, silverware, and other items you don’t want to be displayed.
Floating Shelves
Floating shelves are a necessity in tiny homes. They can be used in a living room for books, as a place to keep a purse or wallet and keys or to hold decor that you want to have showcased.
The kitchen is another ideal place for shelves. Use them to hold dishware, cups, or even storage containers for food! Floating shelves are entirely customizable with height and length, and they create a larger-looking living space by keeping things off the floor.
Tip: Use both sides of the floating shelf. In the kitchen, you can put plates or bowels on the top, and screw seasonings to the bottom by their lid!
Replace Walls with Shelves
Tiny homes mean looking for all the creative storage places. One that is often overlooked is between the studs in the walls. Even space between walls is excellent for slide-out shelving! Some ways to use slide-out shelving are:
- Kitchen – pantry or spice rack
- Bathroom – hold towels or toiletries
- Bedroom – hanging clothing
Wall Hooks
Wall hooks are another under-utilized storage hack that works for any sized home. These types of hooks can be placed anywhere on the walls and hold various items.
- Kitchen – hang pots and pans, coffee mugs, or cooking utensils
- Bedroom – hang clothing
- Living room – hang small baskets off a wall hook and fill them with frequently used items.
Think Vertical and Look for Hidden Space
The space above doors and windows is among the most overlooked of all tiny house storage ideas. A shelf spanning the ceiling line is perfect for baskets or containers filled with seasonal decor and other items you don’t plan to use every day.
Use Corners
Placing shelving in the corners adds additional storage. These shelves can hold books, cookbooks, or photos. Drawers can also be placed in the corner of the bedroom to be used as a dresser.
Pegboards
Although typically seen in garages, pegboards are an excellent tool in the kitchen! Pegboards can be used to hang pots and pans or to support additional shelving.
Take a tip from Julia Childs and paint the pegboard to add a pop of color to the kitchen. Another option is to outline the pots and pans or whatever you’d like hung on the pegboards, so you know where things go. If the home decor is on the industrial side, use metal pegs.
Getting creative with your tiny house storage ideas makes all the difference in creating a clutter-free home. With such little space, every item in the home truly needs a place where it belongs.
FAQ
How do you organize a tiny house?
You can organize a tiny house in a variety of ways. Organize items by season and store away the things that are not needed on a daily basis. Limit the things brought into the house.
What are some space-saving features common in tiny houses?
Tiny homes are the trendsetters when it comes to space-saving features. Some space savers common in tiny houses are shelving, wall hooks, baskets, and utilizing vertical spaces to keep items off the floor.
How can I organize my house with no storage?
To organize a house with no storage, start by decluttering and removing any items that are not essential. Use hanging storage organizers on the back of doors or wall shelving and hooks to hold commonly used items.
How do I add storage to my tiny house?
To add storage to your tiny house:
- Install shelving and use any void space in the home.
- Put loft space above doors and windows to store items you don’t use often.
- Purchase furniture that has drawers to keep smaller items in.
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