Unlock Hidden Storage: Turn Weird Nooks into Clever Space 💡
Some people do puzzles for fun. I look for hidden storage spots in my house (okay… and also puzzles 😉).
Rethinking the spaces you walk past every day
Make it a challenge: what corners, nooks, or walls could work harder for you? You might be surprised what you find.
How I discovered secret storage in our stairwell
We have a stairwell window seat, which had always been a pretty landing pad for things on the way upstairs or down (yes, even professional organizers make short-term piles!). But I’d long wondered… what’s under there?! Why didn’t the builder make the top flip up?
I needed to find out. So one day we cut a head-sized hole in the drywall, stuck our heads in… and—it was exactly what I’d hoped: a hollow cavity just waiting to be used!
With a touch of drywall and two doors—secret storage unlocked. Now our holiday décor, my favorite large bins, and bulky items with no obvious home are neatly tucked away under the stairwell seat.
Storage ideas hiding in plain sight
Under stairs or benches
Spaces you can’t see often hold the most potential. Think twice before writing them off.
Between studs
Many walls have unused space between studs—perfect for recessed shelves in bathrooms, utility closets, or kitchen nooks.
Go vertical: up the walls or doors
Renters: no worries—floating shelves, hooks, peg boards, and storage above doors or closets can deliver serious ROI without permanent changes.
Why this matters
It’s amazing how a little creativity—or imagination—can make your home feel bigger, without altering its square footage.
But it’s not really just about storage. It’s about how you experience your home. When every item has a place, you gain more than square footage — you gain breathing room. You gain a space that supports you, instead of silently stressing you out.
And those little changes? They add up. Suddenly, you’re not just storing things — you’re making space for the dinners you want to host, the hobbies you’ve been meaning to pick back up, and the feeling of truly loving where you live.
If you like ideas like this, you’ll love my newsletter — it’s full of simple, encouraging tips to help you make the most of your space (and actually enjoy the process).
