Every home has its own unique shape and style. With our flexible system, you can easily create storage that follows the natural lines of the room and highlights its unique character. We’ve gathered tips and ideas on how smart storage can help you tailor a storage solution that’s perfect for your home.
With the top track and hang standards, you can position the storage above or beside the pipes without drilling near any installations. Leaving a bit of space around the pipes helps create a safe, clean, and well‑organized impression in the room.
Frida Swanson is a storage expert at Elfa.
“I have an odd space - can Elfa really fit there?”
Yes! Elfa’s systems are flexible and dimensionally adaptable. We help you plan solutions for, for example, sloping ceilings, narrow walls, corners, nooks and crannies under stairs and other difficult-to-furnish areas.
How do I build smart storage around obstacles such as electrical cabinets, sloping ceilings or radiators?
Choose a flexible and wall-based system, such as Elfas Classic or Sparring. They allow the length and depth of the shelves to be adjusted and the rails to be positioned freely. The shelves can be cut to fit around pipes, sloping ceilings or other fixed installations - without compromising on function or aesthetics. It is a good idea to use a laser level to keep the rails level even on uneven surfaces or sloping ceilings.
How can I create good storage in a small apartment without feeling cramped?
Use open shelving systems, on-door storage, and also use the height. Choose flexible solutions that can be built on as needs change. Transparency in the form of mesh baskets and open wire shelves provide airiness and clarity.
What is the best way to store in confined spaces such as sloping ceilings, small hallways or storage rooms?
Go for wall-mounted systems that can be adapted to the shape of the wall surface. Elfa’s systems - e.g. Classic or Sparring - are designed to work even under sloping roofs or around obstacles. Use the height, place rails freely and cut shelves if necessary to make use of every centimetre.
What is the best way to store under the stairs?
Use asymmetric shelves or build in storage with the Sparring system. Shelves can be adapted to both height and depth, which makes optimal use of the stair area without feeling cluttered.
