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How to Store Pilates Equipment: Space-Saving Tips & Tricks

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  • June 22, 2025
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Organize Pilates Equipment Without Losing Space

Is your Pilates equipment cluttering your space? Or perhaps it feels like a disorganized pile. Today, I’ll share easy Pilates equipment storage solutions to ensure that, no matter your space’s size, you can access all your equipment when you need it. Let’s dive in.

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Hi, I’m Lesley Logan, co-founder of onlinepilatesclasses.com. I’ve been teaching Pilates since 2008 and practicing since 2005, working in studios from 400 square feet to thousands. Whether it’s home Pilates storage or a client-facing studio, equipment can easily become cluttered, hard to access, and frustrating. Clients may even wonder, “Is this space clean? Is it organized?” I’m sharing tips from our home Pilates storage setup to help you store equipment efficiently, keep it accessible, and make your space look great. These Pilates studio organization solutions also work for brick-and-mortar studios.

Your studio should be beautiful, clean, and vibrant, with equipment that’s easy for clients to use. Storing items like spine correctors under a Cadillac may seem tidy, but if they’re hard to retrieve, they’ll collect dust and go unused. With smart Pilates equipment storage, your props and apparatus stay accessible and attractive. Want to create your own home Pilates storage? Check our free guide at opc.me/homestudio for tips on fitting equipment into any space.

Wall-Mounted Pilates Storage Ideas for Organized Studios

Start with wall-mounted Pilates storage to free up floor space. Standalone shelving, common in gyms, holds balls, weights, or mats without wall attachment—perfect for larger studios. Floating shelves keep props off the floor, away from feet, bags, or shoes, and make cleaning easier by preventing dust buildup behind Pilates prop storage baskets. Corner shelving, used in my old studio, lifts fans or small props, making small space Pilates organization feel more open. Inlaid shelving, designed into walls, offers a sleek look, keeping props tucked away for a clean, spacious vibe in Pilates studio organization.

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Wall-Mounted Pilates Storage with Hooks to Declutter

Wall mounts and hooks are great for Pilates equipment storage. Hang spine correctors, spacer boxes, or small barrels with weight-rated hooks. Hooks also work for short boxes from reformers, C-shapers, or Pilates mat storage with mats that have holes or ties. For Pilates Cadillac storage, hang extra springs on hooks for a decorative, organized look. Some companies offer flat racks for springs, clips, or handles. Pipes or poles can hold fitness balls, preventing them from rolling and cluttering small space Pilates organization. These wall-mounted Pilates storage solutions ensure plenty of floor space for movement, keeping your studio tidy. Curious about using props? Watch our video on mat prop usage to inspire more frequent use of your Pilates prop storage.

Multi-Purpose Storage Ideas

Get creative with multi-purpose Pilates storage tailored to your space. Storage benches double as seating for shoes while hiding Pilates prop storage like weights or bands—ideal for home Pilates storage in entryways. Contrology’s Cadillac includes a toy chest, a clever Pilates Cadillac storage solution I use to store props out of sight but accessible during workouts. Storage bins, especially clear or labeled ones, work well on shelves or under reformers. In studios with multiple reformers, place cute baskets under carriages for Pilates prop storage, holding weights, balls, bands, or towels for each station, enhancing Pilates studio organization.

For portable Pilates equipment storage, rolling racks store weights, balls, or props and can be moved into a closet or out for classes. Visit The Container Store for bins of any size to fit your multi-purpose Pilates storage needs (not sponsored!). Props also make great gifts—check our video on gifts for Pilates lovers for ideas to fill your Pilates prop storage or gift a fellow enthusiast.

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Pilates Reformer Storage & Large Equipment

Small props can create clutter, but large equipment like reformers or Cadillacs needs smart Pilates equipment storage too. Wall or tower units are excellent for Pilates Cadillac storage, allowing high mats to lift off the floor and store against the tower. One client uses this in her entryway, keeping it clear when not in use. Wunda chairs from brands like Contrology can flip over as seating, blending into living rooms for home Pilates storage. I use a reformer as a dog bed in my office, adding cushions to make it a furniture piece. Friends slide reformers against walls with sliders, adding pillows for a chaise lounge effect in Pilates reformer storage. For Pilates Cadillac storage, drape a sheer scarf over it, like my friend Dina, to create a canopy bed look with pillows, fitting home decor.

Space-Saving Tips for Home Pilates Storage

Make equipment blend into your home with home Pilates storage. High mats lean against walls for tower units, freeing space for mat classes in small space Pilates organization. Some reformers lift vertically with wheels for Pilates reformer storage—check brand specs when purchasing. These solutions maximize small space Pilates organization in studios or homes.

Make Pilates Equipment Storage Move with Ease

For ease of use in portable Pilates equipment storage, add felt furniture sliders to equipment on hardwood floors (avoid plastic to prevent scratches or unintended movement). Sliders allow you to push heavy items against walls, inspired by Kathy Grant’s small-space studio at Henri Bendel’s. This “Pilates Tetris” approach makes small space Pilates organization practical, letting you fit more in less space without permanent setups.

Easy Home Pilates Storage Setup Tips

When using sliders, choose felt to avoid floor scratches and ensure stability during use. For equipment fit, watch our video on home Pilates gear. The best Pilates equipment storage makes your space organized and accessible, so you don’t skip workouts due to clutter. Share your favorite Pilates equipment storage tips in the comments below.

Make Any Pilates Equipment Storage Work Anywhere

These Pilates equipment storage tips work for any space, whether a home or brick-and-mortar studio. Whatever fits your needs ensures you’ll use your equipment regularly. Join me Sundays at 9 AM Pacific for live Q&A on Pilates equipment storage or other topics. Subscribe to OPC YouTube for more Pilates content. Have an amazing day!

By lesley.logan

Lesley Logan, NCPT, is the founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com, the first free online catalogue of Pilates exercise tutorial videos, where you can also find weekly online mat classes and workshops. When not teaching from her studio in Los Angeles, Lesley can be found traveling the world leading Pilates retreats, or offering Pilates business coaching to studio owners and other instructors through her private mastermind group. Connect with Lesley on instagram @lesley.logan or through the contact page on this site.

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Teaser is probably one of the most photographed exercises in Pilates. Which makes people think it's a "peak pose." But, it's anything but! It's simply another layer to your Pilates practice. This week we will acknowledge how each exercise contributes to your ability to do Teaser (someday) and then how Teaser teaches you where to get curious in your practice.

On the Mat we will use light weights for one round of Teaser as they can be helpful for those still adding into their practice.
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See you in class,

xx~LL

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Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

In this Pilates workout we’ll explore the body’s natural ability to move through the five fundamental spinal shapes: tall back, flexion, extension, lateral flexion (side end), and rotation (twist).

As we flow we’ll become more aware of the way our spine moves because the shape of your spine tells the story of how you move.

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Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

Boomerang on the Mat isn't easy for me. It's got sooo much going on. Perhaps that's why Joe Pilates put it at the end. In this week's classes on the Mat and Reformer we'll build up the connections we need to roll through our Boomerang with strength and control. And, focus on the genius of how many exercises ready us for this chaotic controlled roll.

See ya in class,
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>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

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>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


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>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

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>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


SHAPE OF YOU

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

In this Pilates workout we’ll explore the body’s natural ability to move through the five fundamental spinal shapes: tall back, flexion, extension, lateral flexion (side end), and rotation (twist).

As we flow we’ll become more aware of the way our spine moves because the shape of your spine tells the story of how you move.

Props needed:
Mat: none
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See you in class,
Megan

FLIP IT AND REVERSE IT

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

Ever wonder why some of the exercises that require more stability, balance, and control are at the end of the order when we’re tired? I have, and I can’t help but think “Why all the madness???”

We know there was definitely a method to the matness (puns intended), but I wonder if there’s a bit of madness to the method. I want to know if it really makes a difference to do the order from beginning to end…so, why not flip our Order and reverse it and then talk about it?

Join me for this week’s classes where we are going to flip it & reverse it! We are going to start at the end of the order and work our way to the beginning. Let’s explore how our bodies feel when doing the “end of the order” exercises while we are COLD and how it feels to do our “warm up” exercises while we are HOT (and maybe a little tired)!

Grab a barrel or a blanket for the Mat class. We might need a little help connecting at the beginning of our workout, and a barrel or blanket will help us do that! Grab a ball and you’ll have everything you need for the Reformer class.

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>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

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