• Plain beads can be spray painted and used as a room divider or as an attractive substitute for a door.

• Wedding dresses are meant to be worn — once. No matter what the cost, safely store your wedding dress, sell it, or give it to charity. But don't stuff it in a closet where its value degenerates and where it only takes up space.

• Blinds aren't just for windows anymore. Use blinds as an alternative to doors on armoires or closets.

• Organize rooms into functional zones. You can get the most out of your dining room, for instance by adding a floating desk that can double as a serving area and craft table.

• Storage and display can be one-and-the-same. Consider floating shelves for storage and display of things like board games.