Under Floor Storage

One of the most under-utilized spots for storage in a home is underneath your feet. While basements in large homes often have a storage area, tiny homes can create storage areas in the flooring throughout. One tiny home in North Carolina built by Brevard Tiny Homes has several underfloor storage options.

Placing underfloor storage in areas of the home where the floor is not frequently used is an ideal solution for maximizing space. Placing hinged floorboards that can be opened for storage underneath desks, beneath couches, or in seldom-utilized corners of the home will free up several square feet for storage that will not add to the cluttered feeling of a home.

Stair Case Storage Ideas 

Most tiny homes include some sort of loft area for sleeping arrangements. Placing the bedroom above the rest of the living area frees up extra space for the kitchen, living room, office, bathroom, and other essential areas of the home. In addition, the staircase or ladder that leads up to the loft area offers unique opportunities for innovative storage options.

While staircases take up more space than a simple ladder, the woodwork that makes up a staircase can be transformed into floor-to-ceiling cabinets or shelves. If you place your loft above your kitchen, you can transform the stairs into storage areas for a stove, kitchen cabinets, or other space-saving kitchen storage areas. One Kind Design offers over 50 ideas for saving home space by integrating the kitchen and stairs.

Another great example is offered by the Chickadee home designed by Brevard Tiny Homes. This tiny home design incorporates two storage options into the stairs. Cabinets are built into the side of the stairs, while tiny box steps with hinged tops allow for extra storage and make it easier for small children and pets to make their way up the stairs.

A Bed with Storage

Finding ways to add storage to the place where you sleep will free up extra space in a tiny home. Murphy beds are great for tiny homes as they fold up into the wall, but most of these types of beds do not incorporate extra storage options. Expand Furniture offers one vertical wall bed that doubles as a work desk that levers to the floor when not in use. You can leave your books and papers in place as you fold down your bed each night, thus sidestepping the need to find storage for the items on your desk.

Not every tiny home will be able to incorporate a Murphy bed that folds up into the wall. These IKEA storage beds offer a perfect solution to incorporate extra storage in a small loft area where your sleeping quarters are located.