The Shared Storage Room Every Block Could Use

Many Maltese blocks of flats have a storage room that does nothing but gather dust. Here is how a simple storage wall, some fold-away furniture and a bit of imagination can turn that space into something the whole building actually uses.

A storage room that works for everyone

The idea is simple. Instead of every household hoarding its own folding chairs, step ladder and spare crockery, a shared room holds it all, ready to borrow. An ENHET wall frame with shelves gives structure to the space, keeping boxes and tools visible rather than buried. KNAGGLIG boxes are sturdy enough for everything from board games to Christmas decorations, and a NISSAFORS trolley makes it easy to wheel supplies to wherever they are needed.

For blocks without a proper kitchen nearby, a TILLREDA portable induction hob means party preparation can happen on the spot, no extension cords to the nearest flat required. A few KYRRE stools tucked against the wall take up almost no room when not in use, and a NORDEN gateleg table folds flat for storage and opens up when there is a reason to gather.

ENHET wall frame with shelves, anthracite, 60x30x75 cmNISSAFORS trolley, black, 50.5x30x83 cmSINARP door, brown, 60x80 cmKNAGGLIG box, pine, 46x31x25 cmKYRRE stool, birch, 42x45x48 cmNORDEN gateleg table, birch, 26/89/152x80 cm

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Fold it out, fold it away

The real trick to a shared space that works in a compact building is furniture that does not insist on staying put. A NORDEN gateleg table can seat a dinner one evening and disappear the next morning, leaving the floor free for a yoga class or a children's playdate. A BROR trolley on castors keeps extras organised and easy to move between corners of the room, whether that is spare dinnerware or craft supplies for a workshop.

A BLODLÖNN mirror, or a few hung together, can make a narrow storage room feel noticeably more open, which matters in buildings where every square metre is precious. Add a SUNNEBY cord set for lighting that is not tied to a fixed point, and the room can shift from storage to studio to dining space without much effort at all.

NORDEN gateleg table, birch, 26/89/152x80 cmKNAGGLIG box, pine, 46x31x25 cmBLODLÖNN mirror, 30x30 cm, 4 packKYRRE stool, birch, 42x45x48 cmENHET wall frame with shelves, anthracite, 60x30x75 cmNISSAFORS trolley, black, 50.5x30x83 cm

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Maltashopper brings these pieces to homes and apartment blocks across Malta and Gozo, so shared spaces like this one are easier to set up than they first appear.

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