Living in a small space doesn’t mean giving up on comfort and organization!
Ingenious storage solutions optimize every square meter without compromising on interior design.
From wall-mounted shelves to multi-purpose furniture, discover our selection of the 10 best design storage units for small spaces that will help you discover your small apartment in a whole new light.
At String Furniture, we don’t mess around with ingenuity – or style. Since 1949, the Swedish brand has been transforming storage into a creative playground. It all began with a brilliant idea by Nils and Kajsa Strinning. Conceived as part of a competition to develop the ideal bookcase for Swedish homes, the two designers came up with a clever system: two vertical wire uprights into which wooden shelves are inserted.
Lightweight, clever and easy to assemble, String shelving is also totally customizable. Whether you’re looking for drawer units, shelves, desks or magazine racks, String Furniture offers a wide range of modules in different finishes to meet your needs and desires for every room in the house. A design icon that’s all the more relevant today when it comes to furnishing small spaces.
To help you create your ideal installation, discover the String Furniture configurator. Simply drag and drop elements into the configurator, add the list of products to your basket and order your custom-made library.
Montana furniture sees life in color! Since 1982, the Danish brand has been creating a collection of designer furniture based on modularity and an incredible chromatic palette developed by award-winning designer Margrethe Odgaard.
Scalable and flexible, the various modules can be freely assembled to meet the needs of every type of habitat: from the largest living spaces to the smallest apartments. From shelves and desks to consoles and bedside tables, Montana creates cheerful, sparkling environments!
What could be more cult than the Componibili? Designed in 1968 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, this small molded plastic cylinder is an icon of Italian design. An icon of Italian design, it epitomizes the breakthrough spirit of 60s design: pop, practical, daring and joyfully modular.
Designed to adapt to all lifestyles, the Componibili excels in the art of storage for small spaces. Compact and clever, it slips in anywhere: in the bedroom as a bedside table, in the living room as the end of a sofa, or in the bathroom as extra storage.
A must-have for lovers of design… and space-saving solutions.
Halfway between minimalist sculpture and clever shelving, Korpus redefines the codes of wall storage. Imagined by Norwegian designer Andreas Bergsaker for HAY, this series of colorful shelves made from aluminum sheet is both light and resistant.
But what makes it truly unique is its design: a vertical column, topped by a tray with slightly raised edges to secure your belongings. And surprise: hidden hooks allow you to hang coats, scarves or necklaces…
Simply fixed to the wall, the Korpus shelf optimizes every nook and cranny to create storage even in small spaces.
With its look straight out of the 70s, HKliving’s Space chest of drawers plays the retro-futuristic style card brilliantly. But behind its vintage aesthetic lies an ultra-practical storage solution designed for small spaces.
Narrow and high, this chest of drawers exploits verticality with its 6 drawers, offering generous storage capacity where you least expect it. Ideal for a narrow entrance, an unused space in the bedroom or a busy area in the living room, this chest of drawers knows how to be discreet…
A space-saving piece of furniture, full of personality, that proves you can have style even when you’re short on square footage.
With Arcs, Flemish duo Muller Van Severen have created a sideboard for HAY that is as functional as it is spectacular. This sculptural piece, with its scalloped silhouette formed by a chain of delicately undulating arches, offers a practical and strikingly aesthetic storage solution.
Thanks to its With its wheels, this sideboard glides from room to room with disconcerting ease. In the kitchen, living room or even the bathroom, it keeps everything within easy reach: glasses, books, plants, towels, decorative objects…
A mobile piece with an elegant, mischievous allure that’s equally at home in small spaces or spacious interiors.
Designed by Studio Fermob, the Picolino storage unit has it all: ultra-light, clever and versatile. Its U-shaped bin and low shelf form a winning duo for organizing, displaying or improvising a decorating corner.
Originally designed as a planter, Picolino can be reinvented for everyday use: as a magazine rack in the living room, a side bar on the terrace, a mini-library in the bedroom, or a sideboard in the entrance hall. Thanks to its slim steel silhouette, it ticks all the boxes of ideal storage for small spaces.
Don’t let its sober lines fool you! Designed by &Tradition, the Rotate steel pedestal is a well-thought-out piece of functionality. Compact, handy and mounted on discreet castors, it slips in wherever you need it.
Its asymmetrical structure and balanced design allow it to take on a multitude of roles: elegant pedestal for the office, contemporary bedside table or storage unit for the bedroom.
An all-purpose design object, both graphic and useful in everyday life.
The second member of the Picolino family, this wall-mounted shelving unit has all the features that made the eponymous planter such a success: a sheet steel structure, a light, graphic design, and above all, a real desire to simplify your life… with style.
Wall-mounted, this shelf is perfect for furnishing small spaces without overloading them. In the kitchen, it holds spices and utensils. In a bathroom, it displays candles, plants and accessories. And in a bedroom? Hang your bags, jewelry or accessories on its cleverly designed side hooks.
An object as decorative as it is practical.
With its gentle curves and slightly retro look, Ferm Living’s Slope bench hides its game well. Halfway between a seat and a storage box, it’s a clever design solution for anyone looking to optimize storage in their living space.
Its great asset? A secret hiding place under the seat. Toys, books, towels and everyday treasures can all be discreetly hidden away. In a child’s bedroom, Slope becomes a reading bench and a secret box. In a hallway, it provides a place to slip on shoes and hide accessories. And in the bathroom, it can be used as an extra bench to keep laundry safe.
A true storage ally for small spaces.
There are a few simple but effective rules for optimizing storage in a small space. First of all, think vertical! Maximize the use of walls with clever storage solutions, high shelves and coat hooks to free up floor space.
Then opt for multi-functional furniture: pedestals on castors, wall-mounted desks, stackable boxes, chest benches… These ingenious storage solutions will let you exploit every available nook and cranny in your small apartment.
Every room in your living space can be optimized with our modern, designer storage units.
Wall-mounted storage units offer a practical solution for optimizing space in a small apartment. Some design brands, such as String Furniture or Montana, offer you the opportunity to create your own customized storage solution, combining pedestals, shelves and desks. Choose the dimensions, finishes, colors and storage modules that meet your everyday needs to create your personalized wall storage.
To keep a small space comfortable and welcoming, there are a few mistakes to be avoided when choosing furniture. In particular, avoid overloading your small apartment with oversized or too many pieces of furniture. Remember to leave circulation zones and keep a reasonable distance between items. Avoid open storage units that create a sense of visual clutter, in favor of more discreet solutions with polished finishes.
Finally, banish dark shades that reduce natural light, and avoid superfluous decorative objects that clutter up the available surfaces.
Now all you have to do is apply all these tips and choose the right storage solutions for your small space, to make the most of every square metre!
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