Clever Storage Ideas for Snug Maltese Homes

Compact apartments and old townhouses often share the same challenge: too little room and too many belongings. The good news is that clever storage does not need a big budget or a big floor plan, just a bit of imagination.

Mixing open shelves with hidden boxes

In a one-room flat, the sleeping, working and living areas tend to blend into each other, which is exactly why storage needs to pull double duty. A tall VIHALS storage unit works well as the divider between a sleep area and a work corner, offering open shelving for books and folded clothes alongside closed sections for the things you would rather not see every day.

Add an EDSBRUK frame or two on top to bring some personality to the display side, and position a DEJSA table lamp or NYMÅNE floor and reading lamp nearby so the work zone has proper light in the evening. A HULTARP rail mounted on a nearby wall gives you somewhere to hang jackets or bags without eating into your limited floor space.

VIHALS storage unit, white, 105x37x140 cmHULTARP rail, black, 80 cmEDSBRUK frame, black stained, 50x70 cmEDSBRUK frame, black stained, 40x50 cmDEJSA table lamp, beige/opal white glass, 28 cmNYMÅNE floor/reading lamp, white, 7 cm

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Making use of wall space in the kitchen

Floorspace in a Maltese kitchen, particularly in older townhouses and maisonettes with narrow galley layouts, is usually in short supply. The trick is to stop thinking only about the floor and start making use of the walls instead. An ENHET wall frame with shelves takes up very little room yet holds a surprising amount, from an ARTISTISK chopping board to stacks of IKEA 365+ plates and an OFTAST serving bowl.

For taller storage, an ENHET high frame with shelves does a similar job vertically, keeping everyday items within reach without blocking the room. A BROR trolley on castors is handy for shifting extra storage wherever it is needed, whether that is the kitchen or a utility corner, and a BURVIK side table with a TERTIAL work lamp nearby creates a small, useful spot for prepping or sorting post.

ENHET wall frame with shelves, anthracite, 60x30x75 cmARTISTISK chopping board, oak, 59x25 cmBROR trolley, black/pine plywood, 85x55 cmIKEA 365+ plate, white, 27 cmOFTAST serving bowl, white, 23 cmENHET high fr w shelves, white, 30x30x180 cm

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Letting shelves and rails do double duty

Some homes need storage that looks as good as it works, and open shelving is often the answer. A HULTARP rail fitted to a wall holds kitchen utensils, scarves or bags in plain sight, turning practical items into part of the decor. A MOSSLANDA picture ledge does something similar for books, framed photos or small plants, letting you change the display whenever the mood takes you.

A PERJOHAN stool with storage tucks away blankets or magazines while still serving as extra seating when guests drop by, and a LACK side table is useful for resting a cup of tea within reach of the sofa. Soften the look with DYTÅG curtains and a VOLLERSLEV rug, and finish the corner with a TERTIAL work lamp for reading on quieter evenings.

HULTARP rail, black, 80 cmMOSSLANDA picture ledge, white, 115 cmPERJOHAN stool with storage, pine, 49x45x28 cmLACK side table, white, 35x35 cmVOLLERSLEV rug, high pile, white, 160x230 cmDYTÅG curtains, 1 pair, white/with heading tape, 145x300 cm

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Whatever shape your home takes, from a Sliema apartment to a Gozo farmhouse, there is a storage solution to suit it, and Maltashopper can get it to your door.

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