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Recently I decided that it is high time that I focused some articles on our blog on the popular tiny house trend. Tiny houses are usually defined as houses which measure no more than 500 square feet. While some are larger, many are smaller. As you can imagine, organizing a small space like that can be a big challenge.

One feature which is common in the layouts of many tiny houses is the loft. The loft is just what it sounds like—it is a little space located in the top part of a tiny house, usually reached via a ladder, sometimes a short flight of steps. Generally it is just large enough for a bed and some minimal storage with a very low ceiling.

If you are thinking of moving into a tiny house, the idea of organizing your loft may seem hopeless at first glance. After all, how can you fit anything in there but your bed?

But actually, you would be surprised by just how much you might be able to get into a small loft. Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of a tight space:

• Under-the-bed storage. If you can, buy a bed which has built-in storage underneath. In the case of cubbies, I recommend getting some small plastic containers to go inside. That will keep everything neat and tidy. This is one of the most useful tiny house loft ideas!

• Alternately, try the opposite idea. Go with a low, flat bed like a futon instead of a high bed with storage bins under it. Yes, that eliminates the under-the-bed storage, but it does well to alleviate the cramped feeling of a small loft. This can make for more comfortable rest and relaxation during the day and at night. It also opens up more wall space, which you can use for shelving (see below).

• Build some shelves. You’ll have next to no floor space in all likelihood, but what you may have is wall space. So use it! Put some shelves up so that you can minimize the need to rely on floor space. You want to keep the loft as open as possible.

• Make use of your windowsill. If you have a windowsill in your loft, do not forget that it can essentially double as another shelf. Don’t let that extra room go to waste.

• Build in storage compartments just under the loft. If you are designing your own tiny home, you can add drawers under the floor of the loft, so you can reach down and pull them out and grab what you need. Some netting may work for this as well.

Yes, tiny house lofts are small, but they do not have to be utterly devoid of furniture or personal items. Now you have some helpful storage ideas to use even in the tiniest lofts. And if you have the advantage of a larger loft in your own home, you can use these same ideas to maximize the available space!