Entryways, hallways and odd corners collect shoes, bags and mail faster than any other spot in the house. These guides turn small, awkward spaces into hard-working storage. Start with our small entryway ideas for hooks, benches and drop zones, or build a family command center with our mudroom ideas.
Have stairs? Our under-stairs storage ideas show how to use that hidden space, from drawers to a tiny closet. For apartments with no spare room at all, see our storage ideas for small spaces.
Hallway storage ideas for narrow UK halls: a depth guide for halls 90 to 120 cm wide, slim shoe cabinets, peg rails, benches, under-stairs pull-outs, alcove cupboards, radiator tips and fire safety.
20 small apartment living room ideas: a spacing guide with the measurements that matter, a 6-step layout plan, space-saving furniture, wall storage and ways to make the room feel bigger.
Studio apartment ideas that make one room work: a simple zone plan, 6 layout steps and 20 ideas for layouts, storage, furniture and decor in small studios.
Backpack storage ideas that stop the pile by the door: a simple drop zone map, 6 easy steps and 16 ideas for entryways, mudrooms, closets, kids’ rooms and small spaces, plus how to store hiking and travel packs.
European laundry ideas for Australian homes: what a European laundry is, the sizes for side-by-side and stacked layouts, a 6-step plan and 16 ideas for layouts, doors, storage, tubs and ventilation.
Room divider ideas for every space: compare nine divider types by privacy, light and cost, follow 6 steps and get 18 ideas for studios, living rooms, shared kids’ rooms and renters.
Box room bedroom ideas for the smallest bedroom in the house: a layout guide with real sizes, which beds fit, a 6-step plan and 18 ideas for beds, the stair bulkhead, storage, offices and nurseries.
Under stairs cupboard doors that fit the slope: how to measure the opening, 12 ideas from angled shaker and ledged doors to sliding and hidden doors, and how to make one yourself.
Under stairs shoe storage that fits the slope: what goes in the low, middle and tall parts, a 6-step plan and 16 ideas from pull-out units to racks and shoes on wheels.
Boot room ideas for small UK homes: the heights that work, a 6-step plan and 18 ideas for hallways, under the stairs, porches, cupboards, dogs and budgets.