like this . I've been doing this for years, and not only does it free up some storage space, it makes everything a little easier to access too. If you're short on counter space, I've also had great luck in the past using a kitchen cart to "extend" my counter space. You can put something like a microwave or toaster on the top, and store a lot of pantry items on the shelves. Make Use of Every Nook and Cranny in the Bedroom What's great about the bedroom is that you probably have a lot of storage space already -- it just isn't being used effectively. Your closets are a great place to start: if you haven't filled them up with clothes, then you can fill them up with all sorts of other stuff. I originally put laundry and other linens in the closet and ran out of floor and shelf space quickly, so instead of doing that, put some shelves in your closet and make better use of your vertical space. Alternatively, you could get some easily stackable bins that fit in your closet and store stuff that way, too. Your laundry can go elsewhere. Then, make use of all the other space in your bedroom you don't necessarily see. I'm talking about behind doors, under your hanging clothes in the closet and under your bed. Get some bed risers for your bed. They'll lift it up several inches, giving you more storage space underneath. Plus they make you