Living in a small space often means getting creative with storage solutions. When closets and cabinets are limited, you need to utilize every nook and cranny to keep clutter at bay. One option is to use space under the bed for extra storage. You can find bed risers that lift the bed a few inches off the floor, allowing you to slide underbed bins or drawers underneath. If the bed doesn’t have a frame, you can place the mattress on a base with built-in drawers.

Another place often overlooked is the area above doorways. Install some shelving over the door to store items you use less frequently. Make sure to secure the shelving to wall studs for safety. You can also install wall-mounted drop-down tables or fold-out tables to provide extra surface space when needed. When not in use, they fold up and out of the way.

In the living room, use ottomans or benches that double as storage spaces. Look for options with hinged lids or tops that lift off to reveal a hollow center. You can store anything from linens and pillows to toys and books inside. Nesting tables are also useful, allowing you to pull out as many tables as you need and then slide them back together when space is needed.

In the kitchen, install magnetic strips on the wall to store knives, utensils and other metal tools. This frees up drawer space for other items. You can also install wall-mounted magnetic boards or mesh boards to hang mugs, pans and kitchen tools. For additional cabinet space, install pull-out drawers, lazy Susans in corner cabinets and vertical space dividers.

Double up on furniture that serves multiple purposes, such as stools that can be used as side tables or additional seating. A folding screen can be used to partition off space in a studio apartment or used as a space divider in an open floor plan. When not needed, simply fold up the screen and store it away.

Use the inside of cabinet doors to hang racks, bins and shelves for extra storage space. Install towel racks, spice racks and wall racks on the back of doors to keep everything within easy reach. For smaller items like tools, utensils and makeup, install shallow wall bins. Label each bin to keep everything organized.

In the bathroom, look for space above the toilet for shelving or cabinetry. If you have a pedestal sink, install a shelf behind it to hold items you use daily like soap, toothpaste and lotion. Over-the-door organizers that hang on the back of the door can hold a variety of bathroom supplies as well as towels, hair dryers and other accessories.

Maximize vertical space in the closet by installing shelving up to the ceiling. Use matching or stackable bins, baskets and drawer units on the floor of the closet to keep everything contained. An accordion-style door can open up a small closet space, and scarf or belt hangers on the wall provide extra hanging storage for small clothing items and accessories.