Need a little inspiration?

Don’t get discouraged!

Your Eureka moment is just a few short moments away.

gray nursery with tree shelf

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Downsize Your Crib

Cathie Hong

Looking for a traditional crib without the traditional bulk?

Try going for a smaller crib.

Need a better option?

white crib in room with pattern wallpaper, leaf artwork on wall

Cathie Hong

These portable changing trays sit vertically across the crib, secured with straps and rail-hugging grooves.

When the diapering is done, the entire unit disappears under the crib.

Have space under the crib?

dresser with changing table on top

Chelius House of Design

Evict those dust-bunnies and reclaim their grubby realm in the name of sensible storage!

Youll be surprised how much extra space you could find when you think outside of the box.

Perfect for storingstuffed animalsand other small items.

blue and green nursery with small nook that has built in shelves

Crystal Sinclair Design/Photographer:Claire Esparros

Shelve Your Storage Woes

Burchard Design Co./Instagram

Floating shelvesare a must-have for small spaces.

These versatile beauties offer a wealth of storage without stealing an inch of precious floor space.

They can even be used in place of furniture.

nursery with shelving shaped like a tree, gray walls, chair in corner, white crib

Ann Living/Instagram

Multi-purpose furniture is always an asset in small spaces.

Want to maximize the storage potential?

Hang large canvas bags from each knob, and stuff them full of toys, plush animals, socksanything!

floating shelves, one with hanging rod for hangers

Burchard Design Co./Instagram

Book ledges can hold dozens of books while taking up a fraction of the space of a traditional bookshelf.

Theyre inexpensive and fairly easy to install.

you’re free to evenmake your own.

white nursery with wall hangin storage and hooks

Calimia Home

Staggering the rails allows for closer placement, leaving plenty of room for additional storage below.

As a bonus, working with open storage tends to make smaller spaces look larger than they are.

We love how this crib uses the extra space beneath it as two extra drawers.

nursery with chair, cream white interior, with book ledges installed above chair

Design:Alex Nino Interiors; Photo:Kirsten Francis

Don’t focus solely on filling horizontal space, but aim for vertical as well.

Choosing shelving that extends from floor to ceiling can do wonders and can draw the eye upwards.

Just opt for items you often use to go on lower shelves and keep decorative items higher up.

nursery closet with multiple rods to hang clothes and storage shelves with wicker baskets for others

Stephanie Hoey Interiors

nursery with closet that has no doors, shelving storage on top and storage unit with wicker baskets below

Ashlee Marie Plus 4/Instagram

crib with storage drawers underneath

Crystal Sinclair Designs

nursery with white color scheme, elephant print wallpaper, wicker basket between crib and closet door

Becca Interiors

white shelving that goes floor to ceiling

M Starr Design

nursery with pink crane wallpaper accent wall, black sconce, white rocking chair with wicker pineapple basket

M Starr Design

nursery closet with storage bins inside, peg boards and shelves hung on door

The Fallon Rice/Instagram

white nursery with open windows and plenty of natural light

Calimia Home