Lift Off! Floating Features for Small Spaces

Article by: Lily Gahagan, Assistant Editor, Houzz.com

From: http://www.houzz.com

It's a sad fact: There's only so much square footage in a home, and furniture is taking up a big chunk of it. But if you take into consideration all the available space that starts just past the floor and continues up to the ceiling, all of a sudden endless possibilities open up to you. Float some shelves, a desk or even a loft off the ground to start maximizing the spacial potential of your small home.

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The dish rack has long been the bane of my kitchen counter, taking up space and looking none too pretty in the process. A slight lift and it's no longer a space suck. Huzzah!

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For a small studio, every extra inch helps. A floating nightstand like this one holds essentials without making a footprint.

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In the same studio, the designer used a shelving system to hold items and work as an office space. It's much more compact than a bureau, and leaves the floors wide open.

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No garage? Keep bikes out of the way by hoisting them up above. Not the most convenient option for frequent cyclists, but it sure looks cool.

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Rather than lightening up from the bottom up, try it from the top down. This drop houses recessed lights and a range hood, and delineates the kitchen from the rest of the open space without blocking it off into a completely separate room.

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You can find tinier sinks, sure, but you won't find a tinier double vanity than a floating trough with two faucets. After all, even small space dwellers appreciate a little extra room when getting ready in the morning.

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If you've got the ceiling height to accommodate one, a loft is the ultimate floating space saver.

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The wide sill on this thin strip of window could hold books or other items to bring a bit of storage to the hallway without overwhelming the tight space.

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Open risers keep this staircase light and airy.

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Without legs to get in the way, this wisp of a cafe table can easily accommodate a few stools underneath. 

Hoover: These are great tips to make your small spaces classy and functional!