Clever Storage Solutions: 9 Wonderful Ideas for Keeping Your Home Clutter-Free
Storage solutions can be custom AND low-cost
These storage solutions can be easily implemented in your home to maximise space, and even find space you never knew you had.
#1 Under-Stair Drawers and Shelves
The area under the stairs is frequently underutilised. Transform this idle space into a storage haven with pull-out drawers or shelving. It's perfect for storing shoes, books, or household supplies. Custom-built solutions can be designed to fit the exact dimensions of your space, ensuring no inch is wasted. You could even create a mini play-area for the children or home office, depending on the location and space. Fitted shelves could become a bookcase for the luckiest of bookworms, or custom cupboards could create a very useful and tidy coat rack.
#2 Multi-Purpose Furniture
Furniture that serves multiple purposes is a game-changer in small spaces. Look for ottomans with storage compartments, or coffee tables that open up to reveal storage space. These pieces not only save space but also add a modern and sleek look to your home.
Our personal favourites are beds with storage space. If you can get a bed that lifts up, great! If you don't like the idea of wooden slats, we'd always recommend paying the extra hundred pounds etc for a bed with matching drawers. If you have a double and single beds in your house, you'll be able to store the correct bedding under each bed, so you'll never be halfway through making a bed, only to discover it's the three-quarter bedsheet, rather than the double!
#3 Ceiling and Overhead Storage
Don’t forget to look up for storage potential! Overhead racks in your garage, kitchen, or laundry room can hold rarely used items like seasonal decorations, extra bedding, or large cookware. This keeps them out of the way but still accessible when needed. A lot of professional kitchens go for this approach. I remember visiting a house which had a drying rack that pulled down from the ceiling on a rack. It blew my mind. No more squeezing fold-up airing racks in cupboards; you could just pull this down when you needed it!
#4 Magnetic Spice Racks
For kitchen enthusiasts with limited counter space, a magnetic spice rack can be helpful. Mount a metal plate on the wall or the side of a cabinet, and use magnetic containers for your spices. It’s an efficient way to free up cabinet or drawer space, and it adds a modern touch to your kitchen décor.
#7 Hidden Drawer and Cupboard Organisers
It seems the modern world has gone crazy for drawer and cupboard organisations so, if you can't beat them, join them. Benefit from the wide range of organising separators to maximise the storage in your existing furniture. For example, under-the-sink drawers in the bathroom can be fitted with custom organizers to hold cosmetics and toiletries. This keeps your counters free of clutter while ensuring everything has its place.
Maximize the storage in your existing furniture by adding hidden drawer organizers. For example, under-the-sink drawers in the bathroom can be fitted with custom organizers to hold cosmetics and toiletries. This keeps your counters free of clutter while ensuring everything has its place.
Some people like to maximise their vertical space by using over-the-door organisers. These versatile storage solutions are perfect for bathrooms, closets, and pantries. They can hold everything from shoes and accessories to cleaning supplies and pantry items, without taking up any floor space.
#8 Wall-Mounted Baskets and Bins
Wall-mounted baskets and bins can be an aesthetically pleasing and functional way to store items. Use them in the entryway for mail and keys, in the living room for magazines and remotes, or in a child’s room for toys and books. They can add texture and colour to your walls while serving a practical purpose. You can add design flair while letting you hide messy odds and ends on a shelf, as well as wires.
#9 Convertible Desks
A fold-down desk can turn any small space into a temporary home office. When not in use, it folds back against the wall, freeing up floor space. This solution is perfect for those who don't have the luxury of a dedicated home office but still need a workspace.
Final Thoughts
Of course, investing in a custom closet system can dramatically increase your storage space and help keep your clothing and accessories organised. With features like double hanging rods, pull-out bins, and shoe racks, a well-designed closet system can make the most of every inch of your closet. However, this can be costly, which is why we've put together this blog post full of cheaper alternatives. You've got to think smart. For closet/ wardrobe storage, check out Good Housekeeping's post and Architectural Digest for kitchen storage.
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