28 Clever Space-Saving Solutions and Storage Ideas

Whether your home is big or small, there are plenty of creative ways to maximize your space. Do you have a nook under the stairs or a quirky corner you don't know what to do with? Get ready to think outside the (storage) box and let these clever, editor-approved ideas inspire you.

Starting with this cottage-style home in California. Instead of a traditional foyer, a built-in bench, baskets and hooks create a mini mudroom to drop shoes and bags when you walk in the door.

The entrance to this 100-year-old home doesn't leave much room for entryway furniture. The solution: a narrow floating shelf to drop keys, sunglasses, mail and more.

The main bathroom in this bungalow used to be a utility closet. After converting it, the homeowners installed a sliding barn door to maximize space in the adjoining bedroom.

Say goodbye to clunky drying racks! If you have a lot of delicate items that you don’t put in the dryer, a pull-down rack, like this one, is any easy way to save space in your laundry area.