Storage: The ultimate tips for every room

Storing your clothes

At the start of a new season, you’ll want to store away last season’s clothes and take them out of your wardrobe. Choose a dry space at room temperature. Store clothes in breathable boxes and sort pants, shirts, and shoes into separate storage containers for better organization.

Organizing your clothes in your closet

Now that the clothes you don’t need are set aside, you can organize your closet. Use the space as efficiently as possible; the top shelf is especially useful as extra storage.

Storage under your bed

Short on space? Store your clothes and shoes under your bed, sofa, or wardrobe. Clear storage bins or under bed storage with wheels are perfect and keep everything out of sight.

Pack clothes in protective covers and clean your shoes before storing them. Use shoe trees in your best pairs to help them retain their shape. This is an ideal way to separate your winter and summer collections.

Tidying up the hallway with smart storage solutions

The hallway is often the busiest spot in the house. Coats, shoes, bags, and sports gear all end up here. How do you keep everything organized?​

Coats and sports gear in their place​

Hang coats and sports bags on hooks. Larger items fit in a wall cabinet, and you can collect balls in a basket. Use a pegboard to organize small items. This way, everything has its place and your entryway stays tidy.​

How to store shoes in the entryway?​

Do you have a narrow hallway? Make the most of the wall with hooks or a shoe rack. This keeps the floor clear and gives you more walking space. Place a bench so you can put on your shoes comfortably.​

Keeping your home tidy with kids

Schoolbooks on the dining table, toys on the floor—and on weekends, your living room looks like a daycare center. How do you tackle all that clutter?​

Stylish toy storage​

Opt for rattan baskets or wooden storage chests. You can fit all the toys inside, organized into smaller bins. Place cushions on top of the chests to create a cozy seating area.

Tidying tip: Are your children getting older? Give each child a spacious storage box for the living room. Anything that doesn’t fit in there goes to the kids’ room. Involve your children in tidying up and getting rid of old toys. Sell them online or at a flea market and let them use the money they earn to buy something new.

Smart bathroom design

A small bathroom calls for smart storage solutions. Make use of the space above the sink with a mirror cabinet, and hang towels on hooks instead of using a rack. Use baskets under the sink for towels and toiletries.

Keep your kitchen organized

A tidy kitchen makes cooking much more enjoyable. Use drawer organizers for cutlery and kitchen utensils. Store spices and small jars in rotating holders so you can see everything at a glance. Make use of the space under the counter with pull-out baskets.

Staircase closet as a pantry

With all its nooks and crannies, a stairwell closet is hard to organize. It quickly turns into a jumble of stuff. The solution? Make the most of every inch with a flexible storage system. Use shelves, baskets, and crates to sort everything. Store the vacuum cleaner under the bottom step and hang the ironing board on the inside of the door. That way, you’ll have household items right at your fingertips.