Not everyone can afford spacious penthouses in urban centers or huge mansions in the suburbs. Many of us have to make do with what we have and that often means choosing small houses and apartments. And fitting your entire life in there can get tricky. Luckily, there are quite a few ways to keep your workstation in order and get rid of that enormous table that blocks the entire kitchen. From affordable furniture to genius DIY hacks, we compiled a list of creative solutions to create space in your home. We know that every inch counts and these things should help you utilize most of them.Also, scroll down below to see the tips and tricks that tidying experts who specialize in renowned KonMari Method shared with Bored Panda.
#1 University Library Has A Wall Where You Can Quite Literally Take A Seat
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Bored Panda spoke to three certified tidying experts who follow in the footsteps of the renowned tidying expert Marie Kondo. The mantra for tidying like a pro sounds simple things should spark joy and if they dont, youre better off without them. Helen Youn, a platinum level KonMari consultant, explains explains the first step to start is to think about why you want to tidy and the life that will bring you the most joy. Often when people decide its time to change, they just want to have an organized and clutter-free space, but you need to also think about how that will actually impact your life - would you read more as a result? Entertain more? Start working out? Think about all the things you enjoy doing that bring you joy. By choosing to keep only the things that bring you joy, you will create a home that supports your ideal life.
#2 A Slide-Out Pantry In 6 Inches Of Space
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#3 That's Some Neat Space Saving Design
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#4 No Place For A Bedside Table? No Problem
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Jenny Haves from the lifestyle studio Lightly Love claims that consistency is the key. Clean up and put things away at the time. A minute here is a lot quicker and far less painful than hours, weeks, months, years of procrastination and overwhelm experienced later. Theres no magic here try and make it a habit to put everything back where it came from on a daily or weekly basis so it stays manageable.
#5 Brilliant Design For Kids That Need Their Privacy But There's Only One Bedroom
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#6 Washer-Dryer Inside A Closet
#7 West Elm Industrial Storage Coffee Table
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Reality doesnt always meet expectations, especially when it comes to cleaning on a tight budget. Lifestyle consultant Amanda Scanlan from Home Nurturing assures readers that tidying doesnt need to be an expensive undertaking. Use what you already have to organise your belongings. Shoe boxes or any media boxes from laptops, tablets or phones that you may have lying around are ideal for keeping like items together. For the kitchen, large glass jars or bottles can be reused and work really well for storing food, just remove the labels to reduce the visual clutter. Old or odd Tupperware containers that no longer 'spark joy' are also useful for keeping like items together.
#8 Space Saving
#9 When You Want To Maximize The Space Under The Stairs
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#10 Elevate The Bed In Small Spaces To Create Storage Underneath
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And now, were asking for a friend: it seems like everyone around me is having domestic makeovers except me. Why is that? Amanda Scanlan confirms its not all in your head: I definitely think that more and more people are willing to make changes when it comes to tidiness. We have a greater understanding of health and wellbeing and the simple life choices we can make to improve it and reduce stress. Such as eating well, exercising more, spending time with loved ones, doing activities that we enjoy and find meaningful, and cultivating more positive feelings like joy and gratitude, etc. Moreover, we are getting better at understanding environmental issues and the impact that our daily choices can have towards this.
#11 A Play Room That Fits Under The Bed
#12 My Kitchen Floor Has A Built-In Cooler
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#13 When You Need That Extra Bed
In fact, having a tidy home can unlock more time, energy, mental clarity and more, and I believe it is a really effective tool to reset your life and start living life how we want to in a way that is in alignment with our own values. Trust us, your general practitioner would approve.
#14 Built In Wardrobe And A Cozy Bed Fits Everything In One Wall
#15 My Awesome Husband Hung This Up For Me Tonight!
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#16 This Space Saving Table Takes The Murphy Style Decor To Whole New Level
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#17 Hang Shelves Over The Door For Extra Space
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#18 Use Picture Ledges For A Miniature Vanity 'Table'
#19 Ditch The Huge Ironing Board With This Portable Ironing Mat Blanket
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#20 Bathtub With Drawers
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#21 Handlebars That Flip Sideways To Save Space
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#22 Genius Shoe Organiser
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#23 Shelf That Works As A Small Computer Table
#24 Use That Space Under The Stairs!
#25 Install An Over-The-Toilet Rack For Stacking Up Toiletries
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#26 Space Saving
#27 The Inception Bed For When Kids Have A Sleepover
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#28 Place Wire Baskets Over The Counters For Extra Storage
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#29 Identify The Wasted Spaces And Utilize em
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#30 Playroom, Bedroom And A Closet Perfectly Fit In This Small Room
#31 Maximizing The Space On The Wall Above The TV
#32 Stair Drawers
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#33 Towel Racks On The Door
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#34 Triple Bunk Beds Done Right
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#35 Kitchen Utensils Board
#36 How To Store The Extra Seats In A Small Living Rooms
#37 Staircase Cupboard
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#38 The Storage Box Is Designed For Your Refrigerator
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#39 Great Way To Organize Your Wrapping Paper And Get More Storage Is To Hang It Inside Your Doors
#40 Extra Storage Hidden In These Kitchen Benches
#41 Bathroom With Wooden Shelf Above The Sink Fits Many Items
#42 Nicely Planned Studio Fits It All
#43 Space Saving
#44 Genius Headboard Drawer
#45 Multi Functional Wall Bed Turns Any Room Into A Bedroom
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#46 Use Picture Ledges To Display All Your Kids Books
#47 Perfect Solution To Fit All The Boardgames
#48 Headboard With Shelves
#49 Small Home Office Idea
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#50 Space Saving
#51 Organize Your Veggies Vertically Instead Of Horizontaly To Save Space In The Pantry
#52 Floating Corner Shelves Help Use Up Every Corner In A Small Space
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#53 Open-And-Close Barbecue Perfect For A Small Backyard
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#54 I'm Really In Love With This Stackable Storage Basket
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#55 Store Things In Your Stairs
#56 Bunk Beds Built Inside A Closet
#57 Elevate The Bed
#58 Home Office In A Closet, Before And After
#59 Corner Shelving Saves Space And Looks Cool
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#60 Every Little Space Counts
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#61 Use The Vertical Space To Double The Room
#62 Basket For Storing Shoes
#63 Over Door Closet
#64 Folding Table That Doubles As An Art Piece
#65 Turn Your Door Into A Shelf Using Wire Baskets
#66 Hang Your Kitchen Tools To Free Up Space In The Drawers
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#67 Even The Tiniest Shelves Can Hold A Lot Of Items
#68 Fold Out Table That Has Storage Inside And A Blackboard Outside
#69 Mason Jar Bathroom Organization
#70 Space Saving Clothes Rack
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#71 A Sink Over The Toilet Saves Space And Water
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#72 Perfect Table To Store Your Make Up
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#73 Bed Inside A Drawer
#74 Place This Underneath Your Sofa For Extra Place Where To Put Your Stuff
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#75 A Miniature Wall Bar That Fits Into Any Space
#76 Wall Basket
#77 Convert The Area Under Your Stairs
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#78 Under The Bed Storage Fits Seasonal Clothes And More
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#79 Bookcase Staircase
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#80 This Small Table Can Fit 14 Pairs Of Shoes
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#81 No Vanity, No Problem
#82 Built In Glassware Cabinet That Doubles As A Bench
#83 No Place To Put A Table Near The Sofa? Here's A Solution
#84 Play With Colors And Designs
#85 Stay Elegant With This Minimalistic, Fold-Out Dining Table
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