Under-sink cabinets are basically the Bermuda Triangle of cleaning supplies, especially when you’re working around bulky pipes and weird corners. Do a Full Reset and Make Zones Reset your under-sink with one pull-out organizer—three calm zones: daily, dish, backups. Whenever I organize under a sink, I pull everything out and set up simple zones (daily cleaners, dish stuff, backups), because otherwise it all turns into one big pile again. In my first studio, this one…
If your handbags keep piling up on chairs and doorknobs, a good purse rack is the quickest way to make your space feel calmer. Freestanding Tiered Purse Rack Tiered freestanding purse rack: pretty, practical, and perfect for small-space bedroom corners. In one bedroom corner, I used a freestanding rack with multiple levels so my bigger totes sit low and smaller bags sit up top. It feels like a mini display but still counts as hardworking…
Home gym gear has a sneaky way of spreading across the floor and making even a cute little space feel chaotic. I’ve learned that the best storage setups keep everything visible and grab-and-go, while still looking clean enough for everyday life. Corner Stand for Long Gear A sleek corner stand keeps long gym gear upright—no more cluttered, leaning-against-the-wall look. I carved out one awkward corner for vertical storage of long items, like bars, sticks, or…
That awkward blank space under a wall-mounted TV can make the whole wall feel unfinished fast. I’ve styled a lot of tiny living rooms (including my own 450 sq ft place), and the right under-TV setup can add storage, hide clutter, and make your room feel instantly more put-together. Slim Console Table With Hidden Bins A slim console under the TV with hidden woven bins—storage without stealing floor space. One of my favorite client tricks…
Bulky ring binders are weirdly hard to store in a small home because they tip, slide, and eat up shelf space fast. Max Out Corners With a Rotating Tower A rotating corner tower turns bulky binders into a sleek, spin-to-find mini library. A rotating corner tower is one of the smartest ways I’ve found to store bulky ring binders without losing access to the back row. I love it because I can spin straight to…
When your washer and dryer live in the hallway, the right door is what keeps the whole place feeling calm instead of chaotic. I’ve worked with so many tight layouts (including my own), and these ideas make a laundry nook look intentional while still being easy to use. Bifold Closet Doors Space-saving bifold doors that open wide—perfect for a hallway laundry closet without crowding. I’ve installed bifold doors in more hallway laundry setups than I…
When my bathrooms were tiny, floating shelves were the one upgrade that instantly made them feel calmer and more put-together. The trick is using that “dead” wall space for vertical storage while styling it like a little spa moment. Two-Tier Shelf Above Towel Hooks Two-tier floating shelf above hooks: everyday essentials below, extra towels up top—no floor space. If you already have hooks, try stacking floating shelves above them—I did this in a narrow bathroom…
A good broom closet can make even the tiniest home feel calm, because you’re not tripping over mops and mystery bottles every time you clean. Add Adjustable Shelves on One Side Adjustable shelves make a split broom closet easy—shift one notch as your supplies change. I swear by a split layout in a broom closet: tall tools on one wall, adjustable shelves on the other for sprays and refills. When my supply stash changes, I…
A hallway nook is my favorite way to turn “just passing through” space into something you actually use every day. With the right mix of seating, storage, and a little cozy styling, even the tiniest hallway can feel intentional. Built-In Bookcase Reading Nook Turn a hallway niche into a cozy mini library with shallow built-ins and a soft bench seat. A hallway nook can double as a mini library when you add built-in shelves around…
A hidden pantry is my favorite way to get big-kitchen storage without the big-kitchen footprint. Pocket Door Hidden in the Cabinet Line A seamless pocket door hides the pantry in the cabinet line—no swing space, just sleek surprise. One of my clients hated a swinging door blocking the walkway, so we did a hidden pantry door that slides out of sight like a pocket door. I’ve found this is the sweet spot for tight layouts…
