Room Hacks: Make the Most of a Small Space with Ikea

Ikea is your new best friend.

Laptop Stand & Hanging Organiser

This sleek laptop stand is not only stylish and modern, but it's also easy to raise or lower the work surface to a height that suits you by just turning the easy-to-reach knob on the pedestal. Adjust the height any time you like to make it even more compact for easier storage.

A perfect match for the stand is this hanging organiser which can be hung in many different ways; over an armrest or hanging from the mattress. You could also hang the organiser on hooks, or on a pole since it has both eyelets and a slot heading in the top, making it a great versatile object for any room.

Swivel chair and Laptop Table

With this marriage of solid wood and metal, you end up with a flexible and compact workspace which can conveniently fit in a small space.

Inspired by old-fashioned industrial-style chairs, this functional piece is complete with modern functions perfect for a little study area.

Wall Mounted Workspace & Cable Management Box

This fantastic wall mounted workspace has a combination of open and closed storage, making it not only great for convenience but the shelves can be lifted up when not in use, giving your small space even more room.

One of the worst scourges of our modern era is the mess caused by the various chargers and leads required for our laptops, phones, iPads - the list really goes on. For a simple fix, use this cable management box to keep everything tidy and avoid tripping over a rogue lead.

Shoe Cabinet/Storage

The hallway is often regarded as 'wasted space'. This set of three storage cabinets are ideal for storing gloves, shoes and scarves.

Shelving Unit, Room Divider, Open Cabinet

This storage solution is fantastic for little kitchens in particular, as the combination of open and closed storage makes it versatile in holding your food and equipment alike. Each piece of furniture has it's own unique character from manufacturing and natural marks, so every one is different.

This neat room divider could be used in any room in the house. The bottom is great for holding shoes and to make it more artistic and green, you could add plants to climb the grid of this industrial style divider.

The great thing about this open cabinet is that it can fit in just about anywhere. Use it for storing cooking books in the kitchen, or perhaps decoration in your bedroom.

Easy Fold Table

Looking for a practical table for small space that can adjust to make a table for 1, 2, 3 and 4 or fold away easier for extra space? This wall mounted drop leaf table makes having a small apartment manageable and easy to entertain in.

Stackable Step Stool

A stackable step stool is really an essential for a kitchen on the smaller size, keep it cosied away when it's not in use.

Bench & Baskets

Benches are a great way to utilise small spaces where a chair would be too cumbersome, but can also be transformed into a quick and easy storage solution by adding baskets underneath.

Chair, Table, Shelving Unit

A foldable chair for outdoor use is essential when dealing with a small area, especially one as stylish in it's simplicity as this.

To match the chair above, this foldable table is a delightful companion to early morning garden brunches or a couple of drinks with friends on the veranda.

This would make a great gift for the gardener in your life who is constantly purchasing or leaving plant pots and equipment lying around the garden for people to trip over!

Wash Stand, Baskets, Shower Shelf

Since this wash stand is only 32cm deep, it leaves more room for you and your daily routine which can be an absolute pain in a smaller bathroom. The spacious draws made of solid wood give you lots of room to store your things big and small.

This tempered glass shower shelf is extra resistant to heat, weight and impact, making it a great addition to your shower with it's non corrosive chrome finish and small size.

Last but certainly not least are these cute baskets, which are moist resistant, durable and perhaps best of all, they are all handmade and unique in colour and form.

There are many inventive ways to utilise small spaces in your home, and luckily Ikea helps us to do things like craft a nook into a miniature library or keep the garden from being a death trap!

How will you take advantage of your little kingdom?