Organizing spaces on the smaller side can seem daunting. That was how the homeowners, a married couple, of this Town and Country home felt when they first purchased their small house in 2016. “We knew it would be a lot of work,” says the wife. “There was no pantry, the laundry room was small and there wasn’t any storage in the kitchen. We loved the property and footprint of the house, but we knew we’d need some help.”

By Greg Crawford, BiLDEN Corp. The built-in wardrobe is an extension of a hallway lined with floor-to-ceiling cabinets. The seamless integration of the full-height painted cabinetry links the two spaces with the subtle elegance of cabinet-as-wall.  Photography by Karyn Millet.

Forget your standard wood shelf nailed to the wall. Display books, objects and artwork from hanging shelving and create storage in an otherwise blank space.

one: Hanging shelf, by Carlysle Manufacturing Company. Photography by Jen Siska.

two: Book press shelf, available at Pottery Barn.

Keep your home clean and organized with simple, stylish storage solutions. From baskets to bins and cabinets, storing away household items doesn’t have to be boring.

one: Graphic printed baskets, available at West Elm.

two: Hammered bowl, available at The Jeweled Cottage.

three: Decorative wire basket with linen insert, available at Savvy Surrounding Style.