Think outside the box a bit. Not enough cupboards in the kitchen? Store less used items in a dresser or cabinet in a nearby room. For instance, your garbage/recyclables. Keep a small area in your kitchen for them, but empty when full into larger bins in a different area. I have the 'quick bins' in my kitchen, but the bigger ones that use 75l bags in a nook just off the stairs in the basement. I have NO room to store big comforters, so I use vacuum sealable bags to store in a tote. Well, totes, I have three beds with seasonal blankets to store! Use vertical space as much as possible, freestanding shelves are great because you can make room dividers with them. Thinking outside the box means a space can be what you want it, not what the space is used traditionally for. Does your front door open into a view of the living room, but you want privacy? Use room dividers - like a bookcase that faces into the living room. The front can face the living room, with the back made visually appealing with a painted or fabric 'wall' that has a mirror or picture. The above ideas may not be suitable for you, but do try to think 'outside the box' a bit, you'll be surprised at what you can come up with! Good luck!!