more re-purposes for storage in small homes

So, I posted my pic of my friend AKS's cute window "treatment" on my latest addiction (Pinterest.com) and promptly had about 10 people re-pin it in minutes, which was both kind of strange & cool!

Since her idea seemed so popular I thought I would share some of the things I did around my smallish space to use my square footage in the most effective manner for me. I live in an apt. which is bigger in floor space than my old house, but with much less storage. Thus when I moved in I found ways which worked for me to get all my stuff in and look good also : )

A small bookcase in my bathroom now stores all my paper goods needed for that room along with my makeup and hair accessories. Also in the bathroom I put my vintage glass jars to work holding hair clips, Q-tips, band aids & cotton balls amongst other things.

In my kitchen I turned a World Market bookcase into a pantry/microwave stand as my cupboard space was barely enough for my dish & cookware. For that one a simple tension rod and curtain hides it all and adds a pop of color to my space.

I re-purposed a dresser that once belonged to my grandma as a TV stand and DVD/art supply storage.

There are so many creative things & ways to make your space work for you and if any of these give anyone an idea which utilizes their space even better than I am happy to have shared!