As professional home organisers we are often asked about creative solutions for getting and staying organised in small spaces. With just a little outside of the box thinking, we’ve discovered so many ways to turn cluttered areas of the home where space is tight, into sleek and functional zones.

Learn how to get your small spaces organised and looking beautiful with our top 5 small space hacks to help you make the most of every inch of your home!

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Start by decluttering

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We know that the best way to begin the process of organising any small space is with some decluttering. 

Step back and take a look at the space you are organising in its entirety, taking an inventory of all the items contained within. Anything that doesn’t belong in the space as well as items that need donating or discarding should be removed, allowing you to see clearly the items that you need to allocate space for.

Remember, the more decluttered your space is, the neater and bigger it will look once organised! Check out this ultimate decluttering guide for some professional organiser approved tips on decluttering your home.

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Decant food pantry items

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A big obstacle when it comes to organising food in a kitchen with limited space is excess packaging. Dry food items like pastas, cereals, nuts and crisps often come in large bulky boxes or air filled bags that take up more space than the contents within.  

This packaging tends to quickly fill up your food cupboards, making it difficult to find what you need and creating a cluttered and uninspiring aesthetic.

By decanting these items into clear, space saving jars or containers, you can save valuable shelf space whilst creating a pantry that is visually appealing and inspiring! However a quick kitchen organisation tip before you start pulling everything out of your cupboards; firstly purge items from your pantry, keeping only the necessities and discarding anything that’s expired.

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Streamline your hangers

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They might appear insignificant, but mismatched hangers can add a surprising amount of bulk to a small wardrobe, not to mention that varying colours, materials and sizes of hangers can make for a cluttered aesthetic.

Upgrading your hangers is an excellent way to help clothes hang straight and make the most of the space in your small wardrobe. Slim velvet hangers take up significantly less space than wooden or plastic hangers and are far more visually appealing (you can even choose between a range of colours to match your interior aesthetic!). Plus, by adding matching mini connector hooks you can store two to three items together on one hanger.

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Add shelves to maximise vertical space

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When dealing with a small space in your home, make the most of any bare walls by adding shelves to maximise the use of the vertical storage space (from floor to ceiling!) available.

The beauty of adding shelving to rooms where you have limited storage is that they can help to decorate your space whilst creating loads of new storage opportunities. Add bins, baskets, files or boxes to shelves to corral and neaten up any unsightly items such as paperwork or cables or use them display decorative items that might otherwise be taking up space in a cupboard. Shelves are versatile so use them in whichever way works best for you.

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Double up décor and organisation

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Using decorative baskets, bins and jars is one our favourite ways to fully make use of every single bit of space in a small home without compromising on style and aesthetic. There are so many different gorgeous styles and designs that it’ll be a breeze to find decorative organisation products to fit your space and style.

Just remember; always take measurements and dimensions of a space before purchasing products. The last thing you want is for the products you have purchased to help you organise your home to turn into clutter, which can so easily happen if, when you get them home, they don’t fit the space you are organising.

Measure and write down the height, length, width and depth of the space you are organising as well as any other details (e.g. height between shelves, depth of drawers etc.) that will help you to buy a home organisation product that fits.

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Are you ready to get your small spaces organised?

Now you know that with a few smart and practical tips, you can turn any small space in your home from cluttered to clutter free! Give these ideas a try and see how they can help you maximise every inch of your home whilst making it look great too. Now all that’s left to do is decide which area to get started with first!

Happy organising!

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