11 Sneaky Storage Spots You've Probably Overlooked

There is a way to make every unused inch work harder.
The Long Thread
Under Your Ironing Board
A traditional ironing board eats up valuable room with it's X-like frame (and who actually folds it up after every use?). This clever IKEA hack turns the top of a long table into an ironing space, and offers spots for baskets underneath.
Everyday Enchanting
Above Your Range Hood
If you crave an architectural range hood, but don't want to lose your over-stove cabinet space, this DIY project is the perfect solution.
Osie Moaks
Under a Kitchen Island
Don't bemoan an island without cabinets or drawers. Outfit the piece with some hooks or a rod, and you can still harness that helpful storage space.
4 Men 1 Lady
Behind a Picture Frame
When your bathroom mirror doesn't double as a medicine cabinet (or, if your hair products simply require an overflow zone), try these cool hidden shelves that display art when closed.
Ana White
On an Island's Side
Squeeze every utlitarian inch out of your island by hanging a rod on any empty spaces that don't yet have a job.
Simplicity in the South
Over the Door
Stow extra toiletries and towels up and out of the way. It's an espeically helpful tactic in a guest bathroom; you can offer visitors everything they need, but still keep things tidy.
On the Banks of Squaw Creek
On a Dresser's Sides
Employing one of our favorite sneaky moves (using spice racks as shelves,) this clever mom found even more space for books in her son's room.
Sawdust 2 Stitches
Behind a Fake Drawer
Take back that dead cabinet space by turning the front piece into a tilt-out storage spot. This DIYer keeps her hot tools (and their unruly cords) orderly, thanks to this hack.
Young House Love
Next To Your Washer
Chances are, you've got a narrow space in your laundry room just begging to be used. Narrow carts with wheels solve this annoying issue, and even hide ugly detergent bottles and other not-so-pretty necessities when you don't need them.
The Long Thread
Floating Under Cabinets
Open-shelving can be a polarizing design choice, but hanging just one handy ledge means items you use frequently (or would love to display) are always within easy reach.
Sew Woodsy
Above the Sink Window
An additional shelf between your kitchen cabinets adds a bit of style and exta space for cookbooks, vases, or other items that have never quite found a home.
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From: Good Housekeeping US


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