Every home can use more space to store everything we accumulate over time — especially if you have kids and pets. How many squeak toys, rope bones, and other pet paraphernalia do you have scattered across the house? And kids' stuff, am I right? Toys, stuffies, legos, games, crafts, sports equipment, movies…the list is endless.
Not to mention the prized possessions you could never dream of parting with — books, magazines, and all those hobby supplies you plan on using….one day. You’re bound to have some free time for yourself eventually, right?!
We’re all guilty of having so.much.stuff. So, where do you put it all?
With a few simple home decor items sprinkled throughout your home, you can keep all that stuff, store it in style, and nobody has to know it’s even there. If you’re ready to stop the over-spillage throughout your home, keep reading to learn the top four storage tips to help you regain your space (and sanity).
Tip #1: Storage Ottomans and Benches
Ottomans and benches are an easy way to add comfort and style while providing extra space to any room. In the living room, a small ottoman with storage can double as both a handy coffee table and a place to hold games, crafts, blankets, or anything that would typically pile up on the floor.
This Denver Round Fabric Storage Ottoman has a removable tufted lid that adds a touch of class to its functionality. Covered in premium-quality fabric, this charcoal grey ottoman bench features slightly splayed wooden legs in a black finish and has a storage compartment for keeping small accessories, magazines, or books tucked away.
A slender storage bench adds a stylish flair to any hallway or entryway. It’s out of the way when tucked against a wall and allows guests to sit while taking off their shoes. It’s the perfect place to store hats, gloves, umbrellas, or anything you may need before heading out the door. Storage benches also work great in the bedroom. When placed at the end of the bed, these benches act as a holding place for extra blankets, pillows, linens, books, or even shoes or slippers. Storage cubes are fun to use in children’s rooms to corral toys and offer extra seating during tea parties and sleepovers.
The stunning Emerson Double Storage Ottoman Bench makes a lovely addition to different corners of your home. Practical to use in a fine grey finish, it doesn’t just hide away the clutter; it also acts as extra seating or as a serving table for snacks.
Tip #2: Storage Baskets
Storage baskets are your new best friend when organizing your home. Not only do they hold plenty of items, they’re hardworking and can add a beautiful aesthetic texture to any room. Storage baskets are available in various materials to match your style and preference, like metal, woven, coloured, lined, or lidded.
So what’s the big deal about storage baskets?
- Organization: When you need an extra home for the stuff you use regularly (and even those not-so-regularly), storage baskets keep everything in place so you don’t have to search for it. Because you can place them in any room of your house, storage baskets keep everything well-organized, improves productivity in workspaces, and helps you entertain guests without the clutter.
- Convenient cleaning solution: You know those last-minute clean-up sessions you do when someone suddenly calls you up and says they’re dropping by in 20 minutes? Having an empty storage basket on hand is like having an empty shopping cart during a Black Friday sale. Grab your basket and do your mad dash collecting anything that will fit! Goodbye, clutter.
- Safety: Family members and guests will benefit from not having to step over (or trip over) items that aren’t put away. Putting storage baskets up higher on a shelf also prevents little hands from getting into things they shouldn’t be.
The Textilene Round Storage Basket With Handles is the perfect addition to any bedroom, living room, office, kitchen, or bathroom. It’s lightweight and foldable, making it great for extra clothes, toys, books, paperwork, or anything you can quickly put out of mind and out of sight for a while.
Tip #3: Coat Racks/Hooks
A coat rack stand or coat hook can keep jackets and hats organized while adding charm to vacant space in the room. As a smart decor piece, coat racks are an easy way to improve the look, space, and accents of your doorway, hallway, or walk-in closet. This Wooden Coat Rack crafted in traditional design is a beautiful addition to your home. Its mahogany colour gives it a welcoming feel for any room.
Short on floor space? Make use of wall space and opt for coat hooks instead. Coat hooks are versatile for storage, making them the perfect piece for bedrooms, wardrobes, bathrooms, and even kitchens, where you can use them for hanging tea towels, mugs, or pots and pans. The Five-Hook Wooden Wall Hanger is great for organizing everything from coats, hats, and purses to keys, towels, cups, and more.
Tip #4: Shelving Units
When styled right, shelving units serve as tall, silent butlers that hold various items throughout your home. Keep in mind, though, shelving units can welcome more clutter. Stuff multiplies, you know?! To keep things from invading shelf space, line the bottom shelves with baskets and bins for small toys, legos, or anything safe for little hands, and save the upper shelves for the grown-up stuff, like magazines, books, and everyday items.
Organizing the stuff you use on a daily basis is much easier with the 5-Tier Chrome Rectangular Frosted Glass Stand. Don’t let the glass shelves fool you — the lightweight design is simple yet elegant and can store commonly-used items categorically.
Turn Your House into an Organized Home
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