11 Stylish Storage Ideas That Cut Clutter and Actually Look Nice
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STORY BY VIRGINIA BESHEARS, IMAGE VIA MURPHY DEESIGN
In our quest for a clutter-free living space, storage solutions play a pivotal role. However, finding storage options that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing can be a challenge.
The good news is that there are plenty of brilliant storage solutions available that can enhance your home organization without sacrificing style. Read on for eleven innovative and visually appealing storage ideas that will seamlessly blend into your décor, based on brilliant past One Room Challenge® projects.
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Baskets are an icon of easy but stylish storage. A nice woven basket will almost never look out of place and can even enhance a space by adding warmth and texture.
We all have items we use on a daily basis that we also don’t necessarily want to look at every day, like lotion containers or remote controls. A strategically-placed basket can effectively reduce clutter, keep items conveniently close by, and function as a stylish accessory.
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Similarly, a pegboard is a great way to keep your workspace de-cluttered while still having your frequently used items within reach. A neatly organized supplies-pegboard can be also visually satisfying. There are so many ways to get creative with pegboard storage which can help keep the surface of your desk nice and tidy.
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Pantry and food storage areas are some of the quickest to get messy. Who among us hasn’t haphazardly shoved newly purchased groceries into a cabinet to “deal with later,” and then never dealt with them later?
The key to keeping a pantry area clean and organized is designating a spot for everything, and making it easy to put things where they belong.
Clear glass and plastic containers are a favorite for pantry dry goods because they look so uniform and sleek but still make it easy to see what you’re grabbing.
As much as I love the look of dry goods in clear containers, I am not the kind of person who can commit to refilling the containers after every grocery run. If you’re like me, consider using opaque bins (see image above, on the righthand side). Bins will keep food items corralled and you won’t have to look at all the busy food packaging, and all you have to do to keep organized is toss your items into the correct bin.
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Another storage solution to consider is getting creative with unused space, like under the stairs, or a random alcove, or empty corners. And, while creating a gorgeous built-in from scratch would be ideal, that isn’t realistic or possible for many of us.
There are endless options for making the most of dead space beyond built-in storage— it just takes some creativity. A rolling bar cart or etagere are both great options for filling dead space, but whatever you put on them may have to be styled. Something shallow like an IKEA Billy Bookcase can fit into an alcove without protruding too far into the room.
If you’re interested in filling dead space with something like a bookcase or etagere, keep an eye out on Facebook Marketplace. There’s a good chance you’ll find something great that’s the exact size you’re looking for.
Speaking of getting creative with space, one absolutely genius space-efficiency hack is transforming a closet into a home office. This beautiful closet-office by Carmona proves you do not need to dedicate a whole room to have a great workspace in your home.
Storage space is an issue for everyone. I hope you’ve seen something here that can help you maximize your storage and look beautiful!
