20 clever nooks and storage ideas to steal

Thi concealed desk/crafting area is ideal when it comes to hiding clutter. Photo by  Nicola Edmonds.

Stairs to a mezzanine sleeping space create the ideal opportunity for Laundry storage. Photo by Wendy Fenwick.

The lower walls of this kitchen fold down to hide bottles and other items. Photo by Emma MacDonald.

Another shot of the foldaway bed in this Auckland home. Photo by Emma MacDonald.

In this Auckland home the bed folds away to create extra space in a small home. Photo by Emma MacDonald.

Stairs pop open to hold books and other items. Photo by Emma MacDonald.

The space under the stairs contains extra storage at the Sydney home by Benn and Penna.

In a Sydney home by Benn and Penna a wall-hung shelf creates room for extra clothes storage.

A little wall-hung storage box keeps bikes off the floor, and looks super cool at the same time. Photo by Bauersyndication.com.au.

The void under the top bunks is used to create a homework hangout. Photo by Bauersyndication.com.au.

Who says a thoroughfare like a hallway can’t become a place to stop and rest, read and hang out? Photo by Bauersyndication.com.au.

This is a high-spec office alcove with beautiful built-in wooden cabinetry, but this idea could extend to something much simpler such as the removal of a wardrobe door to create a clever desk nook. Photo by Bauersyndication.com.au.

A fold-down desk makes an instant breakfast nook out of an otherwise unused corner. Photo by Bauersyndication.com.au.

Transform a hallway space or an empty wall with ply boxes stacked as interesting shelving. All that’s left to do it to fill the shelves with your favourite things. Photo by Bauersyndicatio.com.au.

A laundry is created in an outdoor space by closing it off with a sliding screen. Photo by: Helen Bankers.

A fold down bed is a great option for tiny homes. Photo by Wendy Fenwick.

The owners of this Auckland home considered how they wanted the bathroom storage to work before renovating instead of it being an after thought. Photo by: Jamie Cobel.

Floating shelves are a great option if your cupboard space is limited. Photo Bauersyndication.com.au.

This lofted bed allows more space for a desk and play area in this city apartment. Photo by Christina Kayser O.