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Storage

Having too much stuff and nowhere to keep it is a common problem faced by most families and homeowners. The fact is, no matter how much space we think we have, and however many rooms there are in our home, there never seems to be sufficient space in which to store everything we own and have acquired over the years. Smart storage solutions and innovative ideas are popping up constantly in response to this worldwide problem, with many of them embodying not just the practicality of increased storage space but also some real design flair and unique ideas.

Storage for items you want to keep hidden


While there are some collected items and pieces we wish to keep on show – if in a little more of an orderly manner – there are others that are best hidden away out of immediate sight – and that’s where cabinets, store cupboards and storage benches come into play. Far from the limited choices of old which simply saw homes given a choice of different sized cupboards, the market is now packed full of different covered box solutions for storage, with some of our favourites including the wooden benches which line hallways and porch rooms, tall cases with varying drawer and cabinet sizes, and more inconspicuous storage options such as TV cabinet stands, entertainment units and walk-in wardrobes. A great way to create more storage space in a bedroom without creating extra clutter is to invest in some sturdy boxes to line up under the bed, or else invest in an ottoman to sit at the end of the bed – its exterior looks like a mere sofa seat, while it actually hides a large empty cavern inside which you can use to hide away shoes, hats or any other accessory you don’t have space for.

Storage for items you want to keep on show


For those items you wish to celebrate, you may be looking for a storage solution which creates additional surface space without taking up valuable floor space in your home. In these cases, the best option is to build upwards – either with built-in shelving units, or else the investment in a set of shelves which can be easily moved and removed as necessary. One of our favourite stylish solutions for shelf space on the market at the moment is ladder shelves, where the top shelf is narrow with the remaining shelves becoming gradually wider as they get nearer to the ground. These kinds of shelving units are particularly useful in bedrooms and bathrooms, where we know our members like to keep personal items on show but without creating clutter that could disturb the harmony of the room.

Finding the best storage solutions


No matter which style of storage you are looking for, no doubt the best retailers to turn to first are homeware and furniture stores. If you still aren’t sure which type of storage will work best in your space, consider visiting larger stores which encompass showrooms and style their items as if they were in a home – by far the best way to realise different ideas in the flesh and determine which kinds of pieces might best compliment the style and layout of your home.

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