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Were you beginning to think that finding stylish AND practical home storage space was impossible? Well, think again.

Following three simple design tips, discover how you can transform wasted space around your home into stunning shelving solutions! Shelf-help is just a few clicks away...

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We all love order in our houses, but how can you combine practicality with style? Discover some space-saving storage ideas for each room of your house that also look great! First, check out these three key design tips...

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Whole wall shelving - The first style idea is wall-to-ceiling shelves. These can be adapted to any shape, size, or style of room. You'll see many examples that can be used all over the house!

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Dead spaces - A second tip is to install shelving in "dead spaces," whether that's under windows, above doorways and sofas, at the end of narrow corridors, etc.

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Built-in shelves - And thirdly, why build out when you can build in? Built-in shelves look super stylish, create a cozy feel, and save a ton of space in any room.

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Living room - So let's begin with the living room. How can you create stunning shelving options here without wasting space?

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Living room - When it comes to your living space, place a comfy chair next to built-in shelves to create a cozy reading corner.

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Living room - And that dead space on the wall above a sofa? Decorate it with shelves!

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Living room - Whether it's for purely ornamental objects, or actual storage, it will create a really cute effect.

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Living room - This decoration tip suits minimalist styles well, but easily adapts to family homes and older houses also.

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Living room - You can store books, decorative pieces, plants, pictures...whatever suits your style!

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Living room - If you need extra space, another great idea is to put up shelving above doorways.

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Living room - This can be a good place to put books and other objects that you don't need to use so often but want to put on display.

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Living room - Built-in shelves and shelving above the sofa are used to maximize space in this living room.

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Installing shelves above and around your TV is also a creative and attractive way of making use of spare space.

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Books -

If you're a book lover, then floor-to-ceiling shelves are a fantastic option! They can be adapted to fit any size of room, as well as to your personal style and color choices.

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This beautiful wooden shelving unit looks stunning against the rough cement ceiling and brick walls.

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Books - Using the spare space around a window is a great way to store your book collection.

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Books - Installing a shelving unit under a window also creates great storage potential!

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If your style is more rustic, how about filling a dead space between two windows with an old stand-alone bookshelf?

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Books - These built-in shelves create a charming effect on either side of these double glass doors—and they're super practical too!

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Kitchen - When it comes to the kitchen, there is always a ton of storage space higher up on the walls that gets forgotten about, such as either side of the exhaust hood, for example.

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Kitchen - Shelves add a lot more color and character to your kitchen, creating a break from uniform cabinet doors.

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Kitchen - There's a range of stylish modern shelving options you can choose from to increase your kitchen storage space.

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Kitchen - And there is also plenty to choose from if the latest trends aren't your thing! Painted wooden paneling, cupboards, and shelves create a super welcoming look in this kitchen.

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Kitchen - In this country-style kitchen, corner shelves have been installed to create an attractive space underneath the skylight.

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Keep things looking homely by decorating your shelves with plants, cookbooks, white ornaments, and kitchen utensils.

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Kitchen - Drying herbs and storing certain fruit and veggies out on shelves will bring natural color and freshness to your kitchen.

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Kitchen - You could even put up a special set of shelves for your herbs. Beautiful and practical!

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Kitchen - Doesn't this look like utter kitchen perfection? Stack your pantry shelves with glass jars!

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Under the stairs - Creating an open shelf space under your staircase can lend a modern and spacious feel to your home.

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Under the stairs - Shelves looks far more welcoming than a dark, scary cupboard under the stairs, right?

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Corridor space -

If you've got a long, thin space in your hall, why not put up shelves at the end where you can store shoes, umbrellas, and coats?

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Whole wall - The owners of this mini hall space have made the most of an empty wall by installing floor-to-ceiling shelves that provide extra storage.

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Corner shelf - Corner shelves are another forgotten secret when it comes to storing things!

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Desk space - There is always wasted space above a desk that's great for storage purposes.

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Desk space - Jazz up the space with bold background colors, pictures, and Post-its.

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Desk space - Just because it's a work space doesn't mean the shelving has to be boring! Play around with colors, shapes, and sizes.

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Desk space - These hexagons can be arranged on top of each other or side by side, whichever way suits you best.

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Desk space - This desk area has shelving that reaches right up to the ceiling, providing a perfect solution to storing everything you need for work.

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Desk space - How about carving out a tiny work area into the wall? This is a great idea if you don't need to sit at the computer very often.

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Bedroom - If you're looking to add an extra decorative touch to your bedroom, have you ever thought about using the space above your bed?

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Bedroom - Fixing a shelf above your bed adds a cozy feel to your sleeping area, as well as being practical.

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Bedroom - Floor to ceiling shelving is the perfect place to store clothes, shoes, or other personal belongings. Make the space yours!

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Bedroom - Built-in shelves on either side of the bed create cute nooks where you can store your favorite books and other items.

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Bathroom - There's no limit to shelving possibilities when it comes to bathrooms...

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Bathroom - Store decorative pieces and supplies of shampoo and shower gel on shelves above the bathtub. It's a space that is never used and handy for keeping all your bathroom essentials.

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Bathroom - Minimalist shelving under bathroom sinks can be used to great practical and stylish effect!

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Bathroom - This bathroom has a single shelf under the basins, as well as four handy units filling in an otherwise empty space on the right.

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Bathroom - This stunning minimalist bathroom shows how smooth shelves can look.

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Bathroom - This warmer wood-covered bathroom proves you can fit shelves into any shape and style of room.

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If you're looking for a clean and simple way to store soaps in the shower, build a tiled enclave into the shower wall. It's much tidier than installing a metal rack or keeping bottles on the floor!

See also: Interested in cozy living? Explore the perks of tiny houses

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