The Big List of Small Space Organizing Ideas & Inspirations

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Alysha Findley
Alysha Findley
Alysha is a photographer and designer living in Seattle who loves dark chocolate, tea, and all things furry. In her spare time you'll find her with paint in her hair renovating her 1919 Craftsman and sharing the process on her blog Old House New Tricks.
updated Sep 20, 2019
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Living in a small space comes with its ups and downs. One thing is for sure: learning to do it right and keep it organized is an art. But once you figure out a system that works for you, it’s like a well oiled machine.

If you try to bring your big past life and seamlessly fit it into your smaller lifestyle, you may find yourself in a constant state of disarray and frustration. So here are lots of tips and tricks that we have gathered over the years to help you out and get things on the right track in your sweet, cozy abode.

Get Inspired: Let’s begin this organizational journey by checking out some spaces that do it right.

Get Organized: Next let’s look at helpful tips to tackle clutter.

Space Solutions: And finally, clever ways to free up some space.

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  • Roundup: Making Use of Vertical Space

  • 7 Unusual Small Space Solutions That Work!

  • Small Space Solution: Curtains Instead of Doors

Re-edited from a post originally published 5.9.13 – JL

(Image: Small Cool 2012/Daniel’s Amazing Bones)