6 Genius Ideas When There is No Floor Space

Space is at a premium these days. So, whether you're searching for a way to maximize your storage area or just trying to find the perfect place for all of your stuff, there's no better time than now to get creative!

In cramped quarters where there is limited floor space, you need to be clever about how you design each room. From furniture arrangement to the actual layout, there is a lot that can be done. Additionally, several small businesses are finding themselves in a tight space. This is because they work from home or have taken on a new project that requires more office space than they currently have available. 

However, there is nothing to worry about since there are many creative ways to make use of these smaller spaces while still getting your work done effectively. In this blog post, we'll explore some genius storage ideas when there is no floor space. These ideas will surely help you find the best option for your particular situation and provide inspiration when you're feeling at wit's end! 

Use Vertical Space

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Did you know that there is a lot of unused space in your home? If you look up, most ceilings are at least 10 feet high. That means that you have about 100 square feet of vertical space available to store things like Christmas decorations, gardening supplies, and even children's toys!


If you're looking to start using vertical space, the best places are in your master bedroom and living room. These rooms have quite high ceilings, which make them perfect for storing tall items like a ladder or shelving unit. All you need is some sort of hanging system that will allow it to attach securely to the ceiling so that it doesn't fall off. 


Another way of maximizing vertical space in your living room is by using shelves or brackets to store books on the walls. This will also give you a place for decorative items like plants and pictures without making them visually clutter up the floor space. It's also a wonderful place to store things like blankets and pillows if you don't have extra seating or storage options in your home.

Add Convertible Furniture

Does your living room look crowded? Are you looking for a chic way to make it feel more spacious without having to move the couch or rearrange all of the furniture? One option is to add convertible furniture, which can function as an ottoman one day and a coffee table, then another.

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Additionally, beds and study desks can be made as convertible furniture. You can even fold them when not in use and move them to different parts of the room when required. Furthermore, you can also use a folding card table as an entertainment centre. Space underneath can be used for storage, and there are many options on the market that come with built-in shelving or tables.

Use the Space Under the Sink

Kitchens are small for storage. You can fight back by making your under-sink cabinet work hard. People often forget that the space below your sink can be useful for all sorts of things. You can store cleaning supplies and other necessities in there or use it as an additional pantry area if needed.


Put a cleaning caddy, plastic bins, clear acrylic drawers with vinyl labels, and behind-the-door hooks in it to organise all the things you need to clean your cookware and counter tops. If you can also squeeze in a pull-out trash can, then it will be out of the way until trash day.

You can also use the top of your fridge to store things. Put up a magnetic strip with clear tins or containers for paperclips, thumbtacks, binder clips and anything else you need on hand. Pop-up baskets are great for fruit because they keep it from rolling around while still letting air circulate, so it doesn't rot.

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Closet Doors Can be Used to Store Art Supplies 

A closet door is an underutilised space in many homes. Most homeowners use it to store clothes, but did you know that the inside of a closet door can also be used to store art supplies?

Add shelving on the inside of your closet door and use it as storage for your drawing pencils, sketchbooks, watercolours and other art supplies. Moreover, you might have some loose gift items on your floor, which make the room messy. Put all these things in a CD holder mounted to the door of your closet.

Place a Rolling Cart Between the Wall And the Fridge

There is a simple way to make your kitchen more functional and less cluttered. Place a rolling cart between the wall and the fridge. It will give you additional storage space for pots and pans or Tupperware containers. 

The rolling cart can be used for storing other kitchen essentials as well. For example, place a broom and mop on the bottom rack of the rolling cart in order to clean up easily. When you are done with your meal prep or cooking session, put things back into their designated places, so it's easy for quick cleanup later.

In addition to that, you can use the free vertical space to store all the kitchen items that you use regularly.

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Use the Space Under the Sofa

You probably never even noticed it, but the space under your sofa is a wasted opportunity. It's an area that has been neglected for years, and yet it can be used to store items such as blankets, toys, pillows, and more. If you don't want these items to be visible, then use the space under your sofa.

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Final Verdict

When the floor space is limited, it can be tough to find room for new furniture/items. But there are some creative ways to get the most out of a small living area. The ideas mentioned above are not only witty, but these are super fun as well. 

Additionally, if you are looking for even better ways to increase storage when there is no floor space, Budget Box, Self Storage Hobart will be happy to help! It offers spaces for you to store things as small as your books to as big as your furniture at a very reasonable price. So, what are you waiting for?


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