15 creative ways to save space in a small apartment

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If you live in a small apartment, you’ll be aware of the importance of saving and utilising every inch of space within your home. For this reason you’ll want sure you maximise the room you have in an innovative and sophisticated way. 

To provide a few ideas, we’ve gathered 15 creative tips that we think will help you coordinate, organise, order and arrange your domestic miscellany. Let’s face it, living in a micro home, tiny apartment or compact abode has its disadvantages, but with the right planning you can save space and live comfortably in even the most minute of domiciles.

1. Adding built-in shelving to your walls can increase your storage space while stylishly boosting your interior ambience and atmosphere

2. Take a look at this example – the designers have included a wall system that acts as a bedhead, while still providing plenty of storage space

3. Re-think your home office and opt for something like this, where the cupboard turns into a practical multi-function desk area

4. If your bathroom is also your laundry, coordinate your scheme with bespoke joinery that will fit everything in neatly and efficiently

5. This apartment manages to hide the washing machine easily, with purpose made cupboards that maximise space and efficiency

If you like this design and are considering something similar for your own abode, why not chat to an interior architect or designer? You can find one here and get started today…

6. Make your entertainment cabinet your library as well with this neat setup!

7. The ultimate multi-purpose piece of furniture, this item boasts space for appliances as well as a dining table and additional storage

8. Are you utilising your under-stair space effectively? Re-think your setup and perhaps turn it into a wardrobe?

9. One of our favourites, the under-bed storage system is perfect for those lacking space in their tiny home

10. Shelving such as this is perfect for boosting your home’s practicality, and can be installed easily and quickly

11. This neat room divider acts in a practical way and provides an area for living room miscellany, in addition to keeping the area segregated and private

12. In this child’s room, a trundle bed is located underneath the top bed, meaning sleepovers are no hassle at all!

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13. Once again we see a smart solution for washing machine storage issues. Located in a wall cut-out this is hidden and still usable

14. If you have the ceiling space a mezzanine or loft works wonders in a compact apartment

15. Don’t have room for a dining room? No worries! Combine your kitchen and dining needs into one neat package!

Want more storage ideas? Check out: 9 one-room apartments to help you design yours

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