Small bedroom? Smart ways to make more of your wardrobe
Short on space but not on clothes? A few simple changes can make a surprising difference, without filling the bedroom with more furniture. The trick is knowing where to look.
Topics: Lifestyle, Fashion, Leisure
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Your Wardrobe, Sorted
Have you ever opened your wardrobe looking for something you know is in there – somewhere? Yet, just when you need it, it seems to have vanished. Fortunately, a few clever adjustments can make quite a difference. Elfa’s storage expert Frida Swanson shares her tips for making your clothes easier to see, easier to find and much more enjoyable to wear.
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Where do your summer plans live?
Summer turns the garage into one of the busiest spaces in the home. Bikes, gardening tools, sports equipment and unfinished projects all compete for attention – and floor space. With thoughtful storage, the garage can become a place that supports summer life rather than slowing it down.
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Get ready for spring
As spring approaches, you often feel the urge to open up, clear surfaces and make space for everyday life to run a little smoother. Elfa storage expert Ewa Magnusson shares simple, practical tips and flexible storage ideas for the garage, hallway and laundry room — so your home works better and feels lighter.
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Almost any space can be used for storage
Homes change with us. New routines take shape, hobbies come and go, and different seasons bring different things we want to keep close. And even though the physical space we live in usually stays the same, many of its corners hold more potential than we first realise. With this in mind, storage expert Ewa Magnusson shares simple ways to make the most of the spaces we already have.
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Save 10 minutes every morning – create a hallway that works for everyday life
Some say the hallway sets the tone for the day. If that’s true, it deserves a little more attention than it often gets. It’s where mornings begin, evenings end, and everyday routines meet slower, more relaxed moments. Storage expert Ewa Magnusson shares her thoughts on how a thoughtfully planned hallway can support calmer days and smoother routines.
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The dream of a walk-in closet is closer than you think
A walk-in closet is something many people dream of — but it doesn’t require an extra room or a large amount of space. According to Ewa Magnusson, storage expert at Elfa, more and more homeowners are discovering that even a small cupboard, a narrow niche or an unused corner can be transformed into a functional walk-in or step-in closet.
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Make space for yourself: creating your dream closet, even in a small home
Creating a dream closet in a small home is easier than you think. With a flexible Elfa closet system, you can design smart storage that fits your space, your routines and your style — without needing a large room or a luxury setup.
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Even a small laundry room can feel spacious
Some laundry rooms are spacious, while others sit under a slanted ceiling or squeeze in beside a staircase. The beauty is that, whatever the shape, a few well-placed storage solutions can make the day-to-day routine feel noticeably easier.
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A well-planned laundry room – the secret to everyday harmony
Discover four smart tips and solutions for transforming the laundry room into a calm and organised space that adapts to your needs and keeps daily life running smoothly – today and in the years ahead.
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A hallway dressed for autumn
Autumn has a way of changing our rhythm. Mornings turn brisk, evenings grow shorter, and our hallways fill with signs of the season. Elfa’s Storage Expert, Frida Swanson, shares simple and clever ideas to make your hallway both practical and welcoming this autumn.
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A room that plays along
Building dens, lining up soft toys, painting masterpieces – children’s rooms are rarely still. They shift from play to calm and back again. The aim is to create a setting that supports imagination, reading and schoolwork; storage can’t do it all, but it can make everyday life easier – and more fun, as our expert Frida Swanson knows.
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Elfa helps athlete Thobias Montler bring order to his home
Living an active life calls for balance – not only in daily routines, but at home too. For long jumper Thobias Montler and his partner Lisa Lilja, smart storage solutions quickly became an essential part of planning their new house.
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A calmer hallway – even when school starts
When new school routines kick in, life often feels a little busier – more activities, more to remember, and more to carry in and out of the house. That’s why we’ve put together a few simple tips for shaping a hallway that works for the whole family, helping take the edge off those hectic mornings.
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Tips from Frida: Create space for your summer clothes
Make room for your summer favourites. Storage expert Frida Swanson shares her personal tips for letting go of what you no longer wear – and creating space for the clothes that make you feel good this season.
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Making room for what’s happening right now
Children grow fast – and so does their need for space. Discover how flexible storage can adapt to a child's shifting hobbies, changing heights and everyday chaos. Make room for what matters, right now.
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Expert tips from Frida Swanson on designing your walk-in wardrobe
A well-planned walk-in wardrobe brings both order and harmony to everyday life. Elfa’s storage expert Frida Swanson shares her best tips on how to create a space that is both practical and inviting—from smart shoe storage to lighting that enhances the ambiance. With thoughtful choices, you can design a wardrobe that evolves with you over time.
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Spaces designed for creativity and harmony
How do you create a space where creativity can truly flourish? For Emma and Saif, the design duo behind CMMN SWDN, the answer lies in striking the perfect balance between functionality, timeless aesthetics, and an environment that sparks inspiration.
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Cyclist Martin Söderström’s Garage Makeover – A Space Built for Performance
For Martin Söderström, performance starts in the garage. With smart storage from Garage+ by Elfa, he’s created a high-performance workspace where every tool and bike has its place. Wall-mounted storage frees up floor space, and his workbench is optimised for effortless maintenance. A streamlined, organised garage—built for performance and ready for the next ride.
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Make it easy for the kids to help keep the hallway in order
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to come home to a calm and organised hallway, where shoes, jackets, and backpacks all have their place—and where even the youngest family members naturally help keep things in order? With smart storage solutions and a few simple tricks, you can create a functional and inviting space that works for the whole family.
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