The Cleverly Shaped Piece Of Furniture Queer Eye's Bobby Berk Swears By

Styling with limited space is tricky, but certain strategic design moves can be all you need to open the space up. Bobby Berk recommends fewer colors, good lighting, and a lesser-known tip — narrow storage. The concept of narrow storage refers to storage solutions that are shaped to fit into limited spaces. These storage options are typically characterized by their slim dimensions, allowing them to be placed in tight or narrow rooms, hallways, gaps, or corners.

Narrow storage in the form of slim shelves allows you to store and organize items without taking up valuable floor space. Whether you need to store everyday essentials, display decorative items, or create a functional storage system in a cramped space, they provide efficient and convenient solutions. Slim storage shelves can be used in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and small corners for things like books, pantry items, or toiletries. "You'll be amazed at how much you can store in narrow shelving units that tuck right into compact spaces. Slim shelves are perfect for holding cooking supplies in the kitchen and can fit conveniently between a stove and counter," Berk told Homes & Gardens.

Slim storage shelves are designed to fit into narrow or tight areas and maximize vertical space. By utilizing the wall height, they allow you to store and organize items in a way that doesn't take up much floor area. Despite their slim design, they can still provide a significant amount of storage space, often featuring multiple shelves or tiers. With slim storage shelves, you can make the most of your overhead space and keep your belongings organized and easily accessible.

From floating shelves to cabinets, slim storage shelves are typically designed for easy assembly. They are convenient to set up and move around, which allows you to adapt your storage solutions as your needs change. Overall, slim storage shelves offer space optimization, increased storage capacity, versatility, easy access, and aesthetic appeal since their various designs, finishes, and materials can easily complement your existing décor. These benefits make them a practical and efficient storage solution for various home situations.

Some other narrow storage units you can consider are rolling carts, slim cabinets, bookcases, and racks. Slim cabinets and rolling carts can be especially useful in the kitchen, pantry, or mudroom to hold items like small appliances, toiletries, or cleaning supplies. Tall and narrow bookcases are a great way to adorn a small home office, bedroom, or living room and ensure you don't go without a place for your books, magazines, or decorative items.

Vertical storage racks or compartmentalized units that go over a door are some other types of cleverly-shaped furniture that are designed to save space. A bath ladder be used in the bathroom for towels and toiletries, while a shoe rack can be used in the bedroom. Leaning desks are another version of narrow storage that Berk recommends for their added versatility. "They can provide plenty of storage without taking up much space, all while doing double duty as a workspace," he explains (via Homes & Gardens).