Minimalists or maximalists alike, we want a comfortable and serene home. But to achieve that, you need space – which can be difficult to find in a small abode.
There are several smart ways of using empty space for storage without compromising the looks of a living area. This article shows various latent solutions for drawer charging stations or built-in shoe racks which can come in handy to keep your living space clutter-free.
Drawers Under the Stairs
Minimalism can help you overcome clutter, which is perhaps the greatest obstacle to maintaining an organised home. On the other side of the coin, creative storage ideas can transform even a clutter-filled living area into an elegant, luxurious showcase in the blink of an eye. Search out multifunctional pieces of furniture-storage, for instance, in the form of a woven bay window bench, which acts as a cushy place to sit but also offer ample capacity for the storage of blankets and pillows. Hang shelves or hooks on entrances, toilets or bedrooms for an easy-access spot for towels (the bathroom), books and knick-knacks (the bedroom), and more. Placing custom shelving or cubbies on the landing turns a staircase into a mini-mudroom, with room for house shoes, bags, bicycles, tools and more. Building a trapdoor into the stairs creates a place to tuck bulky winter clothes and blankets.
Wall Shelving
High-end storage bins with dividers and ‘padded’ sections designed to store minutiae (toothpicks, anyone?) banish wasteful packaging in favor of smart design, while keeping forks from revolting against spoons. Offered in multiple colours and finishes, you’re sure to find something that fits in with your decor. A large understair space can be utilised as shelving for shoes, seasonal items and other things used in the household. Purpose-built cabinets and drawers that connect under your stairs are ideal solutions for effective under the stair storage while maintaining the beauty of your home. From shelves with built-out trays and hooks to hide your toiletries in the bathroom, to rattan cabinets for keeping your blankets stashed away on display in the living room, wall storage is not at a premium. You should be able to overfill them with your belongings.
Window Sill Drawers
The best way to keep your home tidy is to use hidden storage solutions and the fact is, online you can find countless of these ingenuus ideas that will blend perfectly with all your furnishing to give your place a touch of order. An understated aesthetic can still keep additional throws and pillows handy with a bookcase shelf, since they’re tucked out of the way. One-piece window seats with drawers underneath are another great option to provide conventional storage space below to keep blankets and toys off the furniture and the living area free of clutter. You can also use simple picture frames to store small valuables, such as jewellery and memory sticks, in. Slide them into a metal storage tube so they can neatly sit inside and stay out of sight, in one corner of your frame. This saves space, and is a sleek way to store your items that doesn’t take up precious space in your desk drawers.
Hidden Cabinets
If you are looking for simple yet effective ways to cut through clutter without making major changes to your home’s design, a concealed storage solution is the answer you have been looking for to do precisely that – without having to make any major compromises to décor. There is no design aesthetic that concealed compartments do not seamlessly and effortlessly blend into! How about some novel storage compartments built into coffee tables and sideboards to hold cushions and throws that would otherwise consume precious real estate in your home? Or, perhaps vintage suitcases as coffee tables could help re-create novel uses for furniture in the home; put one inside to hide away cushions and blankets! Modern concealed storage solutions ensures a better amalgamation of technology in our lives making it easier for an owner as well as a visitor. One needs no longer see untidy wires or numerous charging stations creating a mess in your home. By utilizing such artistic storage aids one can turn their living space into a clear and organized one, personalized according to your own taste.