12 Built-in Storage Ideas for Your HDB Flat

A lack of storage space is one of the most pressing woes that comes with owning a house. Even with stellar organisational skills, sometimes the junk just gets out of hand, and a massive headache ensues. To tackle this problem, here are 12 ingenious ways to seamlessly incorporate built-in storage into all areas of your home.

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Turn your kitchen cabinet into a vertical larder to save space. Installing drawers also allows for easy removal of your cutlery, dinnerware and pantry staples.

(Design by Bulthap)

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Build a kitchen island or dining table with a pull-out larder fixture. Your condiments will be right within reach, and this also frees up shelving space!

(Interior design by Studio Arc)

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Slim storage compartments are fitted behind the cooktop for easy access to condiments while cooking, and the frosted glass screen doubles as a backsplash too!

(Interior design by Design Intervention)

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This bedroom dresser is fitted with flip-up compartments to store beauty necessities and other knick knacks. Instead of a conventional drawer, this approach to storage makes it easier to locate the items you need without having to rummage around.

(Interior design by Cube Association)

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Storage compartments were created within the bed platform to store bed linens. Can you imagine how convenient it will be when it’s time to change the bedsheets?

(Interior design by Space Matters)

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Maximise space by building drawers into the side of a raised platform bed. Keep books, spare clothes, bed linens, anything at all!

(Interior design by Project File)

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Customise a staircase with storage closets in the bedroom, and you’ll get an extra play area on top!

(Interior design by DistinctIdentity)

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A beside table can also be fitted with secret storage compartments. This nifty table doubles as a stout dresser, with the mirror under the lid.

(Interior design by W2 Design Architects)

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Instead of having shoes piled up along the entrance to your home, choose a bench that doubles as a shoe drawer to keep the area tidy.

(Interior design by EJ Square Design)

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For a fun and creative way to disguise your floor-to-ceiling storage system, use chalkboard paint over the cabinets like this homeowner did.

(Interior design by Distinct Identity)

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Conceal your home entertainment collection with a built-in storage wall for the living room. It’s perfect for hiding CDs, gaming and other AV consoles when not in use.

(Interior design by Project File)

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Hide bulky equipment such as printers in the home office cum study area with desks that have concealed shelves and drawers.

(Interior design by Aiden T)