Everyone could use more space here or there inside their home. However, finding space for storage and furniture can be a bit more difficult when living in a smaller apartment or home. The good news is that a little creativity and a few DIY projects are perfect for making the most out of the space you have.

Swipe through the gallery for some ingenious ways to begin enlarging your space today.

Functional desks are quite easy to build. If you’re looking to maximize your space and functionality at the same time, consider building a desk that provides more than one use. With a little DIY spirit, you can build something that will be a work of art and give you the space you need.

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Multipurpose items like a tiered organizer, are useful in any room. Use one to organize spices in your kitchen or put beauty products and toiletries in order. Multi-tier organizers are a Space-Saver.

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Practical doesn’t have to be boring or tacky. There are pieces of furniture that are equally as stylish as they are space-saving. Focus on looking for versatile items such as ottomans, antique suitcases and coffee tables which offer additional storage.

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Use spaces you may otherwise overlook. Invest in a piece of furniture that fits perfectly into the corner of a room while leaving space for other items. This could be a storage unit, vanity or dresser. Keep an open mind and don’t waste the space that the corners of rooms can provide.

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Creating more space in your living quarters can be as simple as adding a few floating open shelves to a wall. Whether it’s your bathroom or living room, adding shelves provides more storage and can serve as decor. Shelving also helps prevent clutter which makes any place look smaller.

Start thinking outside of the box and put your DIY skills to work. Depending on your layout the possibilities are endless. Consider building a small bookcase or a junior office in that empty area underneath your stairs. Make it a priority to use every single square inch of space possible.

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Beds and couches are typically among the largest expenses when moving. Purchasing something like a sleeper sofa is a 2-for-1 deal because of the additional storage space.

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