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 adaptable. Create smart storage solutions for sloping ceilings, narrow walls, awkward corners, under-stair nooks, and all those hard‑to‑furnish spaces.
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 hang standards 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 hang standards level on uneven surfaces or sloping ceilings.
What’s the best way to plan efficient storage in a small apartment?
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.
How do you plan storage for awkward spaces like sloped ceilings or narrow hallways?
Opt for wall‑mounted systems that can be adjusted to fit the shape of the wall. Elfa’s systems—such as Classic or Sparring—are designed to function even under sloping ceilings or around obstacles. Make use of the height, position the hang standards freely, and cut shelves when needed to make the most of every centimetre.
How should you plan storage under the stairs?
Use asymmetric shelves or tailor storage with the Sparring system. Adjustable heights and depths help you make the most of the stair space without it feeling cramped.
