Photo: iStock Keep your important or sentimental items on open shelves and other often-used items in cube storage units. Otherwise, Taylor recommends using as many hidden organisers as possible.

Tip: Select a loft bed frame to utilize the space underneath for a desk or reading nook, complete with additional storage.

Maximum storage space with a small footprint is typically a good ratio of metrics to seek out. In terms of capacity, the tiniest deck boxes are around 20 gallons, often shaped like a cube.