Loft with storage from Classic by Elfa under the pitched roof.

Storage under a sloped ceiling

Do you have a sloping ceiling at home and wonder how to make the most of the space? Sloped ceilings can sometimes feel tricky to furnish, but they often offer surprising storage potential. With the right solutions, you can create stylish, functional storage that adapts perfectly to your home.

We've gathered clever tips on how to use your walls efficiently and design storage that truly fits your space.

Roof beams

A customised system lets you create storage that works with the roof beams.

Low ceiling

The wallbands can be cut to size and used even where the ceiling is lower.

Sloped ceiling in the kids room

The Sparring system grows with your child.

Hobby room with storage from Sparring by Elfa with pegboard and pull-out mesh trays.

How to plan smart storage under a sloping ceiling

Sloping ceilings can be tricky to decorate, but smart storage helps you maximise the space. Here are five tips to help you succeed.

Make the most of your walls
Choose a storage system that can be tailored to your space. The Sparring system is built on wall-mounted wallbands that you simply cut to the exact length you need using a hacksaw or angle grinder.

Designed around your needs
Start by considering what you want to store. Clothes need a different solution than books, toys or shoes. Knowing this helps you choose the right components from the start.
Consider the height and depth
Use deeper shelves where the ceiling height allows, and switch to narrower ones as the space gets lower. Combine shelves, mesh baskets and pull-out elements to create a well-structured setup.
Keep storage simple
Storage works best when you can instantly see what you have. Dividers keep items in place and make staying organised effortless.

Planning Guides

Confined spaces

Cramped attic? Our shelves come in three different widths, so you can find a fit even for the narrowest spaces.

The flexible bookshelf

The classic Sparring shelving system can be endlessly customised.

Customise your wardrobe

Thanks to millimetre‑precise components, you can build a wardrobe on nearly any wall.

Shelves from Sparring by Elfa mounted under a staircase.

Since each wallband can be mounted on its own, Sparring is ideal for making the most of rooms with steep ceiling slopes.

Johanna Berglund mounts storage units from Classic by Elfa in the attic under the slanted roof.

The Classic system, with its top track and hang standards, is ideal for areas where you’ve got a bit more room to work with.

Classic or Sparring – which works best under a sloping ceiling?

The Sparring system is ideal for areas where a top track can’t be installed, such as under stairs or along sloping ceilings.

If you can mount the wall rails with a 607 mm centre‑to‑centre distance, you unlock even greater flexibility. This spacing makes it easy to combine Sparring with many of the clever accessories from our Classic system, including pull‑out drawers, clothes rails and wire shelves.

Ready to explore all the possibilities and design storage that truly fits your space? Start planning in our planning tool and find the perfect combination for your needs.

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Tips from the storage expert

Here are our tips on products that are particularly suitable when the ceiling height is limited.

Elfa’s storage expert Frida in the doorway to a storage room under a staircase with storage from Elfa.

Frida Swanson is a storage expert at Elfa.

Products suitable for low heights

Mesh and wire baskets

Ideal for storing clothes, seasonal items and even children’s toys. The extendable design makes it easy to see and reach everything

Wire shelves and wire baskets
Takes up little space but provides good storage for shoes, bags or folded garments. The shelves can be cut if necessary.

Pull-out shoe shelves

Ideal for under sloping ceilings, where you want your shoes stored neatly and within reach. Its design makes it easy to see all your pairs, even in tight spaces.