Storing bikes in small spaces is not a challenge. As many presume, it makes an apartment look cluttered and unclean, but with the right storage gear, you can keep your bike organized and space tidy. There are a number of bike storage solutions – like a wall-mounted rack, a simple metal hook, or a wooden bike stand that you can make by yourself using pallets.
If you are struggling to find a way to store your bike in a small space, bike racks might be the answer you’ve been searching for. Bike storage solutions can generally be divided into three categories: wall-mounted, floor-standing, and hanging units.
Wall-mounted bike storage systems can further be categorized into horizontal and vertical options, as well as there are also simple hooks for hanging bikes on the wall. By understanding these categories, you can choose a bike storage solution that best fits your space and preferences.
Table of contents
- Horizontal Wall-Mounted Bike Racks
- Vertical Wall-Mounted Bike Holders
- Floor/Free-standing Bike Rack
- Ceiling-Hanging Bicycle Storage
- Bicycle Furniture
- Bike Storage Under Stairs
- Unique Bike Storage Ideas
Horizontal Wall-Mounted Bike Racks
Heart-Shaped Bike Holder
Made from thin steel rods, this adorable wall-mounted bike rack by Martin Foret in the shape of a heart would be a centerpiece, even if a bike is not hanging on it.
Zero Gravity Bike Rack
This modern indoor bike rack features a gas strut system to raise and lower down the bikes, keeping them out of reach. Just drill it into the wall and it is ready for use. It can hold and lift bikes up to 50 lbs.
Airlok Bike Hanger by Hiplok
It is a stylish indoor and outdoor wall-mounted bike hanger integrated with a hardened steel lock for safety. The rack is available in different colors on Amazon.
Bike Dock
This wooden wall-mounted bike dock will save you floor space and show off your bicycle like an art piece on the wall.
Pedal Pod by Tamasine Osher
Designed by Tamasine Osher for design-conscious cyclists, Pedal Pod is a wall-mounted bike shelf made out of solid walnut that stores your bike horizontally on the wall. It has storage space for cycling gear as well.
718 Bedford Avenue Bike Rack
This triangular-shaped bike shelf is made of birch ply and veneer. It can also store some small items along with the bike.
DIY Wall Bike Hanger
This DIY bike rack is made using bike handlebars and tire tube that need to be cut and wrapped around the handlebars. It is a fairly easy and inexpensive bike storage solution.
SLIT White Bike Holder
This wall-mounted shelf is designed by the German bike brand Mikili with the idea of easily blending into home decor. It features a folding mechanism that allows it to be collapsed when not in use.
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DaHÄNGER
Available in grey or black, this modern indoor bike rack hangs a bike and also has storage space for a helmet as well as other accessories.
Cova Bike Rack with Shelf
This designer bike rack sports a unique shape that makes it looks like a shelf. Highlighted by its modern appearance, it uses vertical wall space and has space for cycling gear.
D-RACK Wall Bike Rack by PARAX
This clever wall bike rack has a frame made of aluminum along with a wooden front that makes look really cool. The bike frame is protected from scratches with a silicone pad.
Taxidermy Bicycle Wall Hanger by TheIronRoots
This wall-mounted bike rack is handcrafted from Oregon fir, a leather bicycle seat, bull-style road handlebars, and real handlebar tape. It is available on Amazon.
Old Bike Frame as Storage Unit
if you are a DIY enthusiast, you can make a bike rack using an old bicycle frame. It will be strong enough to hold the weight of small bikes.
Vertical Wall-Mounted Bike Racks
Walnut Bike Rack by The Artifox
Made from wood and steel, the wall-mounted bike rack uses a minimal amount of wall space by storing the bike vertically. It handles most sizes and styles of bikes.
Wallmaster Bike Rack
This vertical bike hook mounts securely to the wall with four screws and keeps it free from scratches with a rubber-coated surface. It supports a maximum hanging weight of up to 50 lbs. It is available on Amazon.
Delta Cycle Wall-Mounted Hook
With easy peel-and-stick installation, it is a simple and effective bike wall mount that hangs a 40 lbs bike onto the wall vertically. It is available on Amazon.
Cycloc Solo Bike Rack
This wall bike rack adds a pop of color to bike storage and lets you hang your bike in both horizontal and vertical orientations. It features rubber contact points to protect the wall and wheels from unnecessary scratches and damage. You can purchase it for $99 from Amazon.
Steadyrack Bike Rack
The innovative bike rack can be mounted to virtually any wall, it’s that convenient. If you want bigger storage, you can install more than one unit on the same wall, making it an ideal solution for storing bikes in a garage. You can buy it on Amazon.
DIY Bike Rack from Pipe Fittings
This DIY wall rack uses pipe fittings to make a hook that allows hanging a bike vertically by the wheel. See the tutorial at LIV Cycling.
Floor/Free-standing Bike Racks
Chol1 Angle Bike Storage Furniture
Made of plywood and available in four finishes, Chol1 Angle is a clever bike stand that can be placed next to any empty wall. It holds the bike straight which is undoubtedly very convenient to handle. There is also built-in storage and display space underneath.
Bike Rest
Available in three sizes, this bicycle stand made of walnut lets you park your bike anywhere in a room. It highlights itself with a wooden texture and rounded shape. You can buy it from Etsy.
BIKEHAND Bicycle Stand
It is an easy-to-use floor-standing bike stand features a push-in system. There are three points holding on to the tire. The stand folds flat and can be stored away easily. It is available on Amazon.
Thule Bike Stacker
This freestanding bike stand is a convenient solution when wall or ceiling-based storage is not suitable for your space. Available on Amazon, it can hold upright two bicycles of any weight. the V-Shaped soft rubber bike holders protect the bicycle from scratches.
Peri Bike Rack
This wooden bike rack will store the bicycle in a beautiful fashion. It seems that no mounting is required – you just lean it against a wall. Whether indoor or outdoor, it will be a piece of art that stores and holds the bike.
Commuter Bike Rack by Sarabi Studio
This metal bike rack provides both practical storage and artistic improvement to space. It has plenty of wooden shelves to keep cycling gear and other home decor objects.
Vadolibero Vertik Bike Rack
It is a multi-functional bike storage solution. Besides storing a bike, it doubles as a dimmable floor lamp controlled through a touch panel at the top. The base, made of hand-varnished polyurethane, rests on a swiveling metal apparatus that allows you to park the bike easily.
Tol Hanger
This metal bike stand is designed to store bikes as well as coats and other clothes. From pictures of the design, it appears double-sided tape is used to mount it to wall and floor ends. It holds the bike vertically, saving wall space.
Delta Gravity Two-Bike Rack
This vertical bike rack leans against the wall and holds the bike using gravity, which means no drilling is required. Alongside being convenient for the user, it is a simple and elegant addition to any home. You can buy it from Amazon.
DIY Bike Rack from Crib Rail
An old crib can be turned into a cool DIY bike stand. The DIY project uses one side of the crib frame and a wooden stand is added for support. You can check out the tutorial at Kelly Leigh Creates.
Bike Stand from Pallets
Making a bike stand using pallet wood is effortless but mindful as it can store multiple bikes in a small space. It can be used both outdoors and indoors to store your bikes. Read the tutorial at Instructables.
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Ceiling-Hanging Bicycle Storage
RAD Bike Holder
Hover your bike in mid-air with this ceiling-mounted system that clips onto your bike’s handlebar and seat. The bike holder allows you to hang up to 100lbs bike – you just need to be strong enough to raise it to the ceiling. It is available on Amazon.
Saris Glide The show-off
This ceiling bike rack can store up to four bikes elegantly within arm’s reach. With adjustable hooks, it can fit different types of bike wheels. It is available on Amazon.
Garage Gator Motorized Bike Lift
Easy to install and use, this motorized bike storage system will let you keep bikes out of the way effortlessly. You simply put the bike on the ground and they get up with a click of a button. It can store up to eight bikes at once. You can buy it from Amazon.
Bicycle Furniture
Dede Bike Closet
This wooden wardrobe is created by interior designer Van Staeyen for an apartment owner looking for a drastic bike storage solution other than standard systems. The closet can hold up to nine bikes and store other accessories as well.
Bicycle Shelf by Thomas Walde
This bike-display shelving unit will stand against a wall. It has space to accommodate books, shoes, and other stuff in an organized manner.
Bike Storage Built into Walls
Make bikes a part of the interior decor with a built-in wooden bike storage system. It installs on walls, saving space and giving a rustic appearance to space.
Bike Storage Under Stairs
Under Stairs Bike Storage
In an apartment with free space under stairs, you can turn this area for storing bikes. It stores two bicycles at a time.
Unique Bike Storage Ideas
Bicycle Covering
If you are not in favor of bike racks, then go for a cover that conceals the bike. Velo Sock offers a cool option and it’s available on Amazon.
These clever bicycle racks give a chic makeover to any living space. So as per your interior and available space, you can choose one of these bike storage ideas to transform your small interior into an organized place. If you’ve got a new idea to house your ride in a small apartment, feel free to share it with us.
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