No matter how ridiculed now the primitive Soviet interiors, one idea from the past remained undeservedly forgotten. We are talking about the mezzanine. The idea of storing things under the ceiling is definitely interesting. And in the conditions of small apartments – even more so. True, we do not suggest that you follow the example of Sovdepov designers by installing very frightening structures, but we can tell you a few similar, but more acceptable ideas.
Shelf above the door
This miniature, open storage system can perform both a purely practical and decorative function, it all depends on which room this technique is used in. So, say, in the bathroom, a small shelf above the door can become a haven for neat closed wicker baskets with clean towels, or boxes with household chemicals. If this is a bedroom, then the shelf above the door can «grow» down, on both sides of the door, forming a kind of rack where you can store all sorts of little things.
Ceiling bevels and all kinds of niches
Those who are lucky enough to live in their own house with an attic are doubly lucky, because the spectacular ceiling bevels provide a unique opportunity to make original shelves for storing things. As for niches, it is easier to design them at the construction stage, but you can also in a finished house. The beauty of this solution is that the niche can withstand any load, so you can safely store even the thickest and heaviest books there..
Rack
A shelving unit is generally a unique design that, perhaps, will save the situation in any conditions. Even if you do not want to clutter up the entire wall with shelves and niches, you can purchase or make to order a special model that will mean storing things under the ceiling, and below you can safely place all the necessary furniture: a table, sofa or even a wardrobe.
Furniture up to the ceiling
If you are not attracted by the open storage system, all sorts of redevelopments with niches and tricks like designer shelving, but you need to save space – buy furniture of maximum height.
A classic example of the rational use of the ceiling space is the sliding wardrobe. Beauty! And it doesn’t take up much space, and the shelves don’t get dusty, and things are hidden from prying eyes. Regular ceiling-to-ceiling cabinets are fine too, but they look less impressive..
