Don't overlook these five types of furniture when decorating!

2025-11-04

Furniture storage is a major concern during home decoration. Generally, we only focus on the quality of the furniture itself, while ignoring the storage space and the dimensions of the items. To create furniture that excels in storage space, we must first understand the dimensions of the items themselves.


Wardrobe

Here's what we need to know to keep our coats looking good when we hang them on the hanger after taking them off outside.

Most coats are 120cm high, so as long as you determine the position of the hanging rails or hooks, within a 120cm range, the extra space can be used to build small drawers, add shelves, or make a shoe cabinet. If there is enough height, you can even hang two layers of clothes. In other words, the remaining space can be used to store any items you want.

The shelves should not be too far apart, otherwise the clothes will pile up and fall to one side, deforming them and making them difficult to take out and wear.

Divide your clothes into different categories and design a unique wardrobe based on the height of the room's walls. Doesn't that instantly free up a lot of space?


bookcase

Reading is a hobby for more and more young people, and it's the best way to pass the time in their spare time.

Small books are generally 15cm wide, while large books are generally 21cm wide. Most books can be placed on bookshelves that are 23cm deep. The movable shelves can also be adjusted to 30cm to accommodate even larger books. For some books of irregular sizes, you can choose to place them horizontally.

Adjustable shelves mean that each shelf can be adjusted to fit books of different heights, and maximizing the use of every centimeter in a limited space is important.

By dividing the hallway aisle by 23cm, you can have a super cool bookshelf with adjustable shelves for easier storage of books of different heights.


desk

Whether it's studying or working, you need a workspace, which inevitably takes up space in your home.

For those who don't have a study at home but need to work, take note: all you need is one wall, which is generally the size of a laptop screen.

12 inches 4:3: 18.59cm x 24.74cm

12 inches (16:10): 16.42cm x 26.14cm

13 inches (16:10): 21.59cm x 31.91cm

14 inches 16:9: 17.45cm x 30.99cm

14 inches 4:3: 21.44cm x 28.58cm

14 inches (16:10): 19.01cm x 30.39cm

15 inches 4:3: 22.81cm x 30.43cm

Therefore, the office space should be slightly wider than this size.

This foldable design is perfect for small homes. When you need to work, you can open it up to become a work desk, and when you're not working, you can close it up to become a small storage cabinet. You can also put small ornaments on it to decorate the room.

The movable shelves can be adjusted according to the user's height, and the desktop can also be adjusted according to the height of the chair. The upper shelf needs to be 30cm deep and 32cm high to ensure that the depth and height can accommodate documents or books. Leave at least 50cm of space between the top of the desk and the first shelf so that you do not feel cramped while working.

Designing this kind of workbench directly on the wall can save the space occupied by table legs. When not in use, it won't take up too much space when closed. The storage compartments inside can be used to store favorite CDs or other collectibles.

By utilizing the corner space next to the door, a small office space can be designed. Facing the wall, one will not be disturbed and can concentrate on work and study.

A small desk lamp, a few favorite books-that's all there is to a study.


Cleaning locker

The placement of brooms and mops is something most people overlook, yet it has the biggest impact on the aesthetics of a home.

Try to categorize these messy household items and place them in a dedicated location. Designing a cabinet that is 60cm wide, 40cm-50cm deep, and 160cm high would be very suitable.

Make the most of every available space by strategically placing hooks and baskets to maximize the value of every centimeter.


shoe cabinet

Nowadays, many families adopt a shoeless policy, and the issue of shoe storage needs to be seriously considered.

Most shoes are no more than 30cm long, so the simplest solution is to create a 30cm deep shelf with adjustable height shelves, allowing your shoe cabinet to accommodate a range of footwear, from slippers to boots.

If you prefer fixed shelves, you can accommodate shoes longer than 30cm by spacing each shelf 12cm-18cm apart and placing them at a certain angle.

Designing shelves on the wall to store shoes effectively reduces the use of floor space in the home.

If you can't install that many shelves at home, just move them up. Finding a space that's 30cm wide isn't difficult. As long as you have a small space, you can keep your shoes from moving around. Why not?

Hanging the shoes directly on the wall is simple, straightforward, convenient, and prevents them from being deformed.