Slivers of SPACE

Can you ever have enough places to stash your stuff? We say no. These clever moves sneak extra storage into overlooked and underutilized spots around the house.

- AMY PANOS,JANNA LUFKIN,KARA MERCER

Adjustable brackets allow flexibility to add as many shelves as you need.

Your house probably has more storage potential than you think—it might just take some light remodeling to unlock it. The built-ins featured here manage to squeeze a surprising amount of storage into unexpected spots—such as hallways and foyers—and they do it with a finesse that befits their out-in-the-open locales. Any of these game-changing solutions can curb your clutter—especially unruly or utilitarian items. Even if you’re not up for adding built-ins right now, these smartly organized spaces can improve your storage game all around the house.

No. 1 BETWEEN-THE-STUDS SHELF