Storage Furniture For Small Spaces | 21 Genius Ideas To Maximize Space And Decrease Clutter
Last Updated on Monday, December 11, 2023
If you’re looking for multi-purpose storage furniture for small spaces, you’ve come to the right place! This list includes unique and stylish furniture for just about every room in your home, to help you make the most of your space and reduce clutter.
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If you just can’t seem to get rid of clutter in your home, storage furniture could be the answer. Furniture that holds and hides items that can make your home look crowded and messy can make a huge difference in the appearance of your living space.
This list includes many unique pieces that are multifunctional because they double as extra storage. With items for the living room, bedroom, kids’ room, entryway, guest room, kitchen, and more, you’re sure to find something here that will look great in your home!
This post is all about storage furniture for small spaces that will help you maximize space and reduce clutter in your home.
Unique & Stylish Storage Furniture For Small Spaces
2. Tufted Bench With Shoe Storage
Another multifunctional piece is this American-made ottoman bench, with slots to store up to 36 pairs of shoes. The dividers can be adjusted to fit your shoes and each divider can hold up to a men’s size 12 or women’s size 14 shoe, boot, or sneaker. You can also use it to store bags or purses.
It neatly hides away your shoes instead of putting them on display, as many traditional shoe racks do. When not accessing shoes, just keep it closed and use it as a seat or bench, which is great if you need extra seating. The bench is also super convenient for kids or anyone who prefers to sit down while putting on shoes. See Amazon listing for available colors.
3. Nightstand or End Table with Lift Top
If you need small storage furniture, this multifunctional piece is a great option. It has a height-adjustable lift top and can be used as an end table, bedside table, or computer table.
Have breakfast in bed by using it as an overbed table. Or, use it as a TV tray table to have dinner while watching your favorite show. Alternatively, transform any space into a workspace by using the lift top as a laptop desk. When not using the lift top, it transforms into a regular nightstand or console table.
With a hidden storage compartment and 2 large drawers, this piece provides tons of storage space. It has 4 swivel wheels and lockable casters so you can easily move it around but also lock it in place when needed. Another great thing about this piece is that it can be installed in 2 directions, to meet your needs.
4. Nesting End Tables with Storage
Whether your home’s decor is farmhouse, modern, rustic, vintage, or industrial, these nesting tables will fit right in. Featuring wood tops and black, painted metal bodies, these end tables have a neutral look that can integrate perfectly with almost any color palette. The tabletop can also be snapped onto the top or the base of the baskets, to create 2 different looks.
A great feature is that the lid can be removed to store pillows, blankets, and more. And, when not in use, these side tables can be nested to save space.
5. Four Tier Rotating Bookshelf
If you’re a book-lover, storing your treasured collection can be a challenge, especially if you have limited space. This rotating bookshelf is a great space-saving option to keep your collection neatly organized.
With 4 tiers and 4 cubbies per tier, you can easily store about 80 to 100 medium-sized books on this shelf. You can also use it to organize albums and even toys. It’s perfect for the corner of a bedroom, home office, playroom, or living room, and great for reading nooks as well.
Turn any room into a home office with this space-saving wall-mounted folding desk. Not only can you work on the tabletop of this floating desk, but you can also store office items in the drawer & 6 storage compartments.
The study pull-down laptop desk can hold up to 11 pounds and is waterproof for easy cleaning and maintenance. You can adjust the mounting position to your ideal height.
Save valuable floor space and turn any wall into a workspace. When not in use, just close the panel to turn it into a concealed storage cabinet. You can even use this as a vanity table in a bathroom or small bedroom!
Don’t have space for a formal dining room? With this folding dining table, you can have a dining room experience in practically any room. This table has wheels that make it easy to move and it can also be locked in place when in use.
This piece can be used in many different ways: it can be a small stand when folded, it can be half-expanded and used as a writing desk, or it can be fully expanded and used as a kitchen or dining table. It also has a built-in 2-tier storage cabinet and is heat-resistant.
8. Modular Sofa With Storage
This modular sofa is perfect if you’re looking for storage furniture for small spaces or apartments. The seats and ottomans are movable, so you can customize the sofa to fit your space. You can adjust the backrests and armrests to different angles and you can also interchange them.
The greatest part about this sofa is that there is storage space under the seats, AND in the ottomans. That’s a ton of storage!
This is also a great sofa to have if you just like to change things up and give your room a refresh every once in a while. You can even use it as a bed, which is great for studio apartments or for when you have overnight guests.
9. Kids’ Loft Bed With Drawers, Bookcase & Desk
If what you need is space-saving furniture for small apartments or homes, it doesn’t get much better than this. It’s a twin loft bed, drawer chest, bookshelf, and roll-out desk in one!
Perfect for kids who need a school desk and bookshelves but don’t want a clunky desk and shelf taking up a huge chunk of the room. Store clothes, books, school supplies, and even toys in one compact unit.
10. Lift Top Coffee Table With Storage
This modern farmhouse coffee table has a spring-loaded mechanism top that lifts to bring the tabletop closer to you. It also has a large drawer for lots of storage so you can hide away your remotes, books, coasters, and small blankets. Getting unexpected company? This table is great for quickly stashing away the mess.
11. 4-in-1 Convertible Crib & Changer With Drawer
As any parent can attest to, babies need a lot of stuff!! Small apartment storage solutions like this 4 in 1 convertible crib can help if it feels like baby stuff is going to take over your home.
Not only does it have an attached changing table with 3 storage drawers and 2 open shelves, it even has a full-size storage drawer with 2 compartments. With this kind of storage, you can easily store diapers, wipes, and even baby clothes. It also comes with a water-resistant changing pad with a safety strap for easy clean-up and child safety.
This practical, space-saving crib has an adjustable base with 3 different height options and it fits standard full-size crib & toddler mattresses (mattress sold separately). You also don’t have to throw away money on even more furniture because this 4 in 1 piece can grow with your child as it converts from a baby crib to a toddler bed, daybed, and full-size bed (toddler guardrail and full-size bed conversion kit sold separately).
When it comes to kids, functionality isn’t the only thing that matters. You can breathe easier (pun intended) knowing that this piece is Greenguard gold certified & JPMA certified, which means it’s been screened for over 10,000 chemicals and VOCs that can pollute indoor air. It has also been tested to meet or exceed all applicable voluntary and mandatory safety standards.
12. Shoe Organizer Cabinet
Here’s another great storage solution for shoes (see #2 above). This elegant, slim, cabinet makes a great entryway or bedroom cabinet that no one would ever suspect is filled with shoes.
It has 2 flip drawers with adjustable/removable panels and can hold up to 16 pairs of shoes, heels, boots, etc (depending on their height and size).
This cabinet also has a drawer to help declutter even more and the top surface is great for displaying photos or other home decorations. This storage furniture for small spaces will surely add to the beauty and elegance of your home.
13. Murphy Cube Cabinet Queen Bed
Believe it or not, this Murphy cube cabinet transforms into a queen bed and then back into what looks like a cabinet! It’s perfect for guest bedrooms, studio apartments, or multipurpose rooms that you want to be able to transform into a bedroom when needed. When not in use, it appears to be a cabinet and takes up much less space than a traditional queen bed would occupy.
It comes with a 6-inch gel memory foam queen mattress and it even has room for some pillows and sheets when the bed is closed (see Amazon listing for available colors). When it comes to space-saving storage furniture for small spaces, it doesn’t get much better than this!
14. Full Over Full Bunk Bed With Shelves And Drawers
This fun and functional bunk bed has 2 full-sized beds, 3 shelves, and 6 drawers for plenty of storage (mattresses not included). You can also divide it into 2 individual beds if desired.
Unlike many bunk beds, this one has wide stairs for easy access to the top bunk, and the compartments under the steps provide valuable storage. The upper bunk has a full-length guardrail for added peace of mind.
If you need extra counter space and storage in the kitchen, this rolling kitchen island is a great option. It has wheels that lock in place when you need a stable surface and it can easily be rolled away when you need extra space.
This island has cabinets with adjustable shelves that can be used to store small appliances or pots and pans, a large drawer for utensils and dinnerware, a spice rack, and a towel bar. It also has a drop leaf bar that can be expanded when more counter space is needed or dropped down to save space when not needed. Use it as a workstation, microwave cart, dining bar, or just for storage.
17. Over The Toilet Storage Cabinet
Make the most of your tiny bathroom by utilizing vertical space with this over the toilet storage cabinet. It features an open shelf and also a concealed storage cabinet with an adjustable interior shelf to hold all kinds of bathroom items.
This cabinet comes equipped with an anti-tip device so that you can secure it to the wall for stability and it has an adjustable bottom bar to fit most toilets. This is a great way to maximize storage without taking up a lot of floor space.
18. Daybed With Storage Drawers
A daybed is a great way to save space as it can function as both a couch and a bed. This daybed is even more functional because it has 2 large under-bed drawers for lots of storage.
It’s ideal for small spaces, studio apartments, guest rooms, or kids’ rooms. Available in twin and full sizes (mattress sold separately).
19. Bean Bag Storage Cover For Stuffed Animals And Toys
One of the best ways to maximize space is to use multipurpose furniture. This bean bag storage cover comes unstuffed and you can fill it with soft toys, stuffed animals, pillows, blankets, dress-up clothes, towels, etc to make a bean bag chair.
Not only do you get a comfy seat, but you will also greatly reduce clutter by storing soft toys and extra bedding inside. If it gets dirty, just throw the cover in the washer and hang it to dry (see Amazon listing for available sizes, patterns, and colors).
20. Upholstered Platform Bed With Under-bed Storage Drawers
If you need storage furniture for small bedrooms, this is a great find. This platform bed doubles as a dresser with its under-bed drawers. The twin size has 2 drawers and the full and queen sizes have 4 drawers each.
It has a linen upholstery tufted headboard and footboard. Another great feature is that you don’t need a box spring for this bed. Save valuable floor space and ditch the dresser by maximizing the space that your bed already occupies!
21. Storage Ottoman Coffee Table
This post was all about unique storage furniture for small spaces to help you make the most of your space and reduce clutter.
