If you don’t have much space to begin with, you can’t afford to fill it up with stuff. Go through your possessions and ask yourself these questions about each item: Have you used it in the past few months? Can you do without it? Are you really going to use it in the near future? Then donate or sell the stuff you don’t need.

Eye-catching entryways can make a great first impression, but if the space at the front door is cramped, clutter can take over very easily. Install a small wall shelf or two in this area, where you can put things like mail or keys.

The space under your bed is wasted if you don’t use it for storage. Instead of just chucking everything under the bed, though, keep this space easy to organize by investing in rolling bins with lids. Use these bins for storing extra linens, books or whatever you’d like to have close by.

The corners are among the most underutilized spaces in any room. Instead of stuffing a potted plant or a floor lamp in the corner, install corner shelves. This way you can have both a potted plant and a lamp in the corner and still have extra space for knick-knacks.

A small room may not have much floor space, but it still has plenty of vertical space. One of the easiest ways to use this vertical space is with a pegboard where you can mount small containers for things like art and craft supplies, and even small plants.

The right lighting can make any small space look bigger. However, floor lamps take up space that you could have used for something else. Instead, consider track lighting or if you’re on a tight budget: some fairy lights.

In a small home, you may use one room for different functions. Divide each space into different zones according to their function and it will be easier to keep things organized. For example, if you don’t have a dedicated office or study, create a zone in your bedroom just for working or studying, while the rest of your bedroom is for sleeping and dressing.

Whether your workspace is in a corner in the bedroom or the living room, get a desk with built-in storage. This way, when you’re not working, you can stash away your laptop and other work-related things, out of sight, while using the desk as a side table.

Storage chests are must-haves for keeping things organized. Whether you use them for the kids’ toys, extra linens, clothes or books, don’t let them simply take up space in the room. Let them do double duty. For example, put your TV on top of your storage chest instead of investing in a media unit.

Pots and pans will quickly fill your kitchen cabinets, leaving you with nowhere to put the tableware or food. A wall-mounted pot rack will keep your cookware out of the way, but still within easy reach.

Ceiling-height cabinets are a great addition to kitchens low on storage space. They give you extra storage space in the kitchen and have the added bonus that they make the ceiling seem higher, creating the illusion of a bigger kitchen.

Medicine cabinets are usually narrow and much taller than they need to be. Create extra space in your medicine cabinet with risers, which are instant mini shelves. Now, instead of just storing your medication, vitamins and mouthwash in the medicine cabinet, you have enough space for nail polish and other items too.

Show-stopping kitchen island provide extra work space and even a space for eating. Make your kitchen island even more functional by opting for a hollow one. This way you can add shelving for things like recipe books or even appliances.

A knife block for your fancy kitchen knives takes up valuable counter space. Instead, hang your knives on the wall. One of the easiest ways to do this is to invest in a magnetic knife bar.

In summer, you won’t be wearing your winter clothes and vice versa. So, these out-of-season clothes will just take up storage space in your closet. You can keep them in storage chests or bins, but how do you deal with the bulk of thick winter clothes? The answer lies in vacuum-packing them. This will not only save space but will also protect them against dust, mould and bugs.

A wall-mounted coat rack at the front door is a must if you don’t have space for large closets. This way, you can hang up your coat or thick winter jacket as soon as you enter the house and it’s out of the way.Additionally, since the rack is mounted onto the wall, it won’t take up much space.

Storage cubbies are great for the bathroom, but there’s no reason why you should only have them installed above the sink for keeping your toothbrush. Have one next to the bathtub for keeping your bubble bath, bath oils and bath bombs and another one in the shower for your shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and razor. This way, you can quickly get to what you need and you’ll have more storage space in the bathroom cabinet.

A big old wardrobe is great for transporting you to Narnia, but in a small bedroom it’s just taking up space. Get a slim clothing rack instead. It’s the one accessory that every fashion lover should have since you can also use it for hanging your outfits for the week or for hanging those clothes that aren’t dirty enough for the laundry basket just yet.