The tiny house revolution has inspired some fantastic space-saving designs that can be utilized in any size home. If you find that you’re running out of room in your home, combining some of these new designs can be the key to granting you more space. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular designs below.

The Storage Sofa

All that room underneath your traditional sofa is truly a waste. Why not use it up with a storage sofa? These are easy to build with a simple wooden base. You can paint the structure whatever color goes with your room. Simply purchase a fluffy cushion and pillows to put on top. You can have an easy-to-use sofa that allows for extra storage space.

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The Fold-Down Desk

If you don’t work from home, chances are you don’t really need a full desk all the time. A great way to save space in your home is to install a fold-down desk. This is a slate of wood that folds down from the wall. Typically these are secured by a light chain. These are perfect to give you that nice flat surface you need to work on every so often, but the freedom to use the space for more usual activities.

Storage Walls

This is one of the most brilliant innovations of the tiny house revolution. Let your walls double as a storage space for clothes, blankets, extra appliances, and everything else. These simple storage spaces can reduce the amount of open clutter in your home. The best part is that nobody will be able to tell you have anything stored behind the wall, as the cabinets set perfectly back into the overall scheme of the wall. Having a skilled contractor from Alair Homes Winnipeg can help make this dream a reality.

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Retractable Bed

This option is a bit more on the pricey side of things but works for those who are dead set on making their home more space efficient. Retractable beds help to limit the amount of floor space they take up. By utilizing high ceilings, you can use a remote to lower or raise your bed.

The Loft Bed / Storage Area

Lofts can be fun for everyone as they make a fort-like sleeping arrangement. If you need some extra space in your home consider building a loft above your kitchen or other open area of your home. These are great to help store items that are rarely used. You can utilize a space efficient staircase to reach your loft.

Stairway Storage

If you have a traditional staircase already assembled in your home, you can take advantage of all that room underneath. Box in each step or multiple steps to create cabinets underneath. These provide the perfect storage spaces that are easily accessible when you need access to stored items.

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Coffee Table Storage

On the topic of more storage space, don’t lose all that open room underneath your coffee table. Convert the bottom of the stand into a build in storage container. These work well when you have a two-flap lid, so you can access either side. These coffee storage tables are best for those who don’t use many decorative items, as it would be a pain to move them each time you need in your storage space.

These are just some of the many cool ideas that tiny houses can bring to larger ones. Once you start using these ideas you’ll be sure to start thinking about how to make every room in your house more efficient.