These storage ideas can transform a home that feels too cluttered into a stylish and elegant home.
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A home may have beautiful interiors, stunning features and breathtaking views, but without the best storage ideas to keep everything under control and avoid everyday clutter, it will never look truly tidy.
No matter what organization methods you use or how often you clean your room, without the right storage, your space can quickly become cluttered. We asked professional home organizers and interior designers to give you their top 25 storage tips that will instantly transform your room.
Whether you’re looking for kitchen storage tips or want to create hidden storage solutions in spaces like bathrooms and bedrooms, we’ve got you covered. Here are 25 of the best organization tips to help you keep every room in your home organized and tidy.
When it comes to storage ideas, simple shelving is often the best option. “From organizing kitchen shelves like a designer to displaying your favorite interior design books and adding personality to any room, you can never go wrong with shelving,” say Sarah and Sally Wilkie, founders of Home Barn.
“Collecting items you love or displaying items on shelves that have personal meaning and significance to you (such as books, antique furniture, or ceramics) is a great way to add curb appeal and charm to your home.
“With careful consideration and proper placement on open shelves or in wall-to-floor cabinets, a meaningful look can be achieved.”
Use open shelving to showcase your best glassware, like these red-rimmed wine glasses from stylish brand Aquazzura.
Wooden serving boards can be tricky to store, so make sure your collection is pretty enough to display, like this tilting rowing board designed by Studio McGee for Target.
Cookbooks make great additions to your home, so don’t be afraid to put them on display. This charming cookbook by food writer Bree Graham is perfect for those days when you want to set the table for two and focus on that special someone.
Storage nooks and niches are a great and easy way to add some interest to a room with plain walls while also adding some much-needed storage.
Interior designer Nina Campbell says: ‘Nothing demonstrates this better than a small bathroom or bedroom design.’
“It’s crazy when you don’t have anywhere to put a glass of water, a clock or a book, so I’ve done this a few times in smaller bedrooms,” she explains, adding that the niches don’t have to be too deep. A small shelf the width of a glass, bottle or book is enough to add practicality to any room.
Not all home storage ideas need to be on display. To create a simple, discreet home storage solution, consider painting your storage items the same color as your walls—this will really hide the clutter, suggests James Thurstan Waterworth of Thurstan Design.
Soft neutrals set the tone for this bedroom in a Kensington townhouse. Using bespoke joinery, we framed the window to make it the focal point of the room, as well as creating a window seating area to sit and read or simply enjoy the view.
One of the easiest ways to blend your storage into the background is to coordinate it with the walls or surrounding furniture. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets painted the same color as the walls can create a larger space and provide ample storage.
Not all storage nooks have enough space for large doors and cabinets. If space is at a premium, consider using sliding doors to hide clutter and add an aesthetically pleasing look.
Unlike traditional swing doors that require a certain amount of space to open, sliding doors can glide smoothly on tracks, making them ideal for spaces where every inch of space is at a premium. Whether it’s a small closet or a full-fledged office space, sliding doors can help eliminate clutter and stress in any part of your home.
Not all storage solutions are obvious. Small nooks and crannies between fittings and equipment may seem like wasted space at first glance, but they can quickly be transformed into perfect hidden storage spots.
From sloped ceilings to oddly shaped niches, consider these challenging areas as opportunities to create something personal and truly unique.
The easiest way to make an awkward corner more functional is to add shelves, but wall hooks, built-in cabinets, or large baskets are also great options.
Exquisite accessories are rare, but they can enhance the style of your home. This three-hook coat rack is made of solid brass and looks luxurious.
Wicker baskets are a must-have for any well-organized home. This set of baskets, made from 100% natural rattan, can be used to hide a variety of items.
Available in ivory, navy, and burgundy, these Anthropologie fabric hooks are perfect for those looking to add a playful pop of color to their storage ideas.
Few things can transform a room like the right floor-to-ceiling storage. They are ideal for storing and displaying everything from books and artwork to baskets. They are especially suitable for bespoke joinery, as their style can be tailored to suit individual requirements.
In this example from Neville Johnson, senior designer Simon Cherniak explains how they added a staircase to give the home a stylish look, as well as offering storage ideas to improve accessibility in the home:
“From floor to ceiling and wall to wall, every piece of this furniture was custom made to make the most of the available space. The added book ladder is very practical as it allows easy access to the upper shelves. Not only does it add character to the furniture, but it matches the color of the cabinets so it doesn’t stand out.”
While this type of furniture would also look great in a separate study or home office, custom furniture like this is a great way to make the most of your entryway space and add interest. The bold color scheme elevates the cabinet from a purely practical piece of furniture to a visual focal point filled with personality.
For example, when organizing your pantry, consider organizing your food into identical glass jars—this will extend the shelf life of snacks and make the storage space more aesthetically pleasing. Similarly, you can use recycled glass jars to organize your craft space so that small items are neatly organized and easy to find.
This set of four glass food storage containers with cork lids is the perfect way to elegantly display food items while keeping them easily accessible.
Each jar is made of high-quality glass and sealed with an airtight bamboo lid, and comes with sticker labels to help you organize the contents of your pantry.
This set of six glass jars is one of the best food storage shelves we’ve ever seen. It comes with high-quality vinyl food labels and a bamboo spoon so you can serve and store food in style.
“Use a mix of open and closed storage where possible to improve organization, efficiency and make family life easier,” advises Tom Hawley, design director for the eponymous kitchen brand. This is especially true for high-traffic areas like pantries or mudrooms.
Floor-standing solutions are ideal for storing large seasonal outdoor items that are used infrequently. You can build shelves and baskets into tall cabinets to store bags, shoes, and other items, and customize these spaces to suit each family member’s preferences.
In the living room, consider using open shelves for books, plants, and decorative items, and closed cabinets or drawers for audio-visual equipment and other essentials. In the kitchen, use open shelves or glass-fronted cabinets to display frequently used dishes, glassware, or pantry items, while hiding less visible items behind solid doors.
Brenda Scott, professional home organizer and owner of Tidy My Space, says if you want to take your storage ideas to the next level, you need to add labels.
Group similar items into bags or boxes labeled by category. If you have a lot of items in one category, you may want to dedicate an entire shelf to storing them. You can also label the shelves to help others know where items are and when they need to be put away.
This is perhaps unsurprising, as a label maker is one of many tools a professional organizer needs. Alternatively, you can try ready-made organizers, like this oak organizer set from Wayfair, which features a chalkboard on the front for easy labeling.
The labels not only help you organize your things, but are also easy to use. The set includes 3 rolls of embossed tape in black, pink and blue.
The practicality of multifunctional furniture cannot be ignored. Whether you are looking to add storage space in the bedroom, update the living room storage system, or spruce up the entryway, multifunctional furniture has a place in every room of your home.
Lauren Zeng of luxury furniture and homeware brand Homary says, “For example, a storage bench is one of the key pieces of furniture you should invest in as it helps keep things looking stylish yet simple.”
Elegant hallway furniture combines functionality and practicality. Not only do they provide a place for guests to sit and take off their shoes, but they also offer various storage options for shoes, keys, and even children’s toys.
Covered from top to bottom in a warm grey linen fabric, this storage bench features a comfortable padded seat that lifts up to reveal a spacious interior.
Hide away unsightly household items scattered around your living room with this compact cloud-shaped pouf that will make you feel comfortable in any space.
Crafted from a beautiful herringbone linen fabric, this compact footstool combines classic style with modern functionality. Perfect for storing blankets and pillows.
“One of the best ways to maximise storage space in any room is to add drawers so you can say goodbye to hard-to-reach corners and things getting lost in the back of cabinets,” advises Bob Bakes, head of design at Bakes & Kropp.
He adds: “It’s also a great way to add storage if you have a small room.”
For example, in the kitchen, a pantry drawer can provide as much space as a built-in cabinet if your kitchen layout doesn’t allow for it. Similarly, you can add extra storage space to your closet for accessories, folded clothes, or shoes.