Eight Storage Ideas for Your Home

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Homeowners tend to accumulate items when they live in one place for a long time, whereas the space to store these belongings is usually limited. Therefore homeowners need to come up with an efficient storage system.

Many homes do not have a sufficient storage area. Families have different needs of storage space and designs. While some people like to have their homes clutter-free, some others like to showcase their items, for example in a storage cabinet.

Either way, the main purpose to have storage is to organise items so that it will be easy to find things when they are needed. A good storage design will also help to save space and allow rooms to function more optimally.

With the following eight ideas, your storage area will be both functional and aesthetic.

Open Shelves

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Creating a storage area at home can be done by utilizing the wall area. Installing open shelves on the wall will create a space to store items such as books, magazines, DVDs or other accessories.

Under Stairs Storage

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Lack of storage in a small dwelling can be solved by making use of available space, such as the area under the stairs. You can make a storage cabinet for shoes, tools, bookshelves, or even clothes. However, make sure that the storage fits into the surrounding context.

Under Sofa or Bed Storage

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A regular sofa or bed usually has an empty space below the padding. Alternatively, you could custom made a sofa or bed and add rows of cabinet of drawer under the padding.

Storage Headboards

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Take advantage of the headboard in your bedroom by installing a storage space in it. Besides shelves, you can opt for a storage cabinet to put a collection of books or bedroom accessories. The most preferable material to build this kind of headboard is finished plywood as it is easily customized.

Corner Storage

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Check the corners of your home. If they have a column or some unused extra space, you can turn it into an open cabinet where you can put memorabilia or other items for display.

Hanging Kitchen Utensils

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Cookware such as spatulas and cutting boards sometimes take up a lot of space in a kitchen. It can also be difficult to find them if not organised properly. With hangers located near the cooking or sink area, these tools will be more visible and accessible.

Multi-level Towel Hanger

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Damp towels must be left dry before we can use them again. Multi-level hanger installed on a bathroom wall makes it easy for you to hang towels. Detachable hanger with ladder shape could be an alternative so that you can take damp towels outside easily.

Shelves Above the Toilet

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One of the areas in the bathroom that is often left empty is the area above the toilet. You can install a shelf that follows the width of the toilet tank. You can put various items there, such as toiletries, small towels, body sponges, or aromatherapy candles.