There is a wide variety of creative storage ideas available. We have zoned in on our top three areas to create more space and make for a better living area for your family and friends.

The importance of a clutter-free life has come to the forefront of the collective consciousness. Making the most of our spaces is important for functionality and style.

From our kitchens and TV rooms to our kids’ rooms and guest rooms – you are guaranteed to have clutter lying around.

Living Room Storage Ideas

Use tables that can double up in function. Choose dressers that can become changing tables or even homework tables.

Creating a space that is not only functional is essential for your living room. Your living room needs to accommodate a cosy amount of people comfortably. Furthermore, it should do so stylishly.

Small and medium-sized items should have a place where they can be put away. For example; consider using woven bins with tops where you can store blankets and other living room paraphernalia.

It is a good idea to divide the room into sections, especially if the room is multifunctional. Consequently, the furniture you choose for your living rooms needs to be versatile.

An interior designer can design storage benches for your space. This is the ultimate in multi-function. Benches with adequate cushioning by windows become places the whole family can utilise. Everyone can have storage space for their things. De-cluttering magic.

Storage Ideas for the Kids

The topic of kids’ rooms and organising it effectively comes up a lot if you are a parent. Moreover, if you’re always looking for ways to keep your home looking cool, despite having kids and too many toys to pack away effectively.

Many parents rotate toys and store the others away from where the kids usually cannot access them or see them. Clear containers are not your friend here. All they do is put the excess in a box that everyone can see anyway.

Ideally, you want to store things away in an interesting manner. Staying organised teaches your kids to be organised and can have many benefits. According to Julie Morgenstern, kids love to solve problems, which is what organizing is all about. And provided you stay calm and supportive, rather than judgmental, your child will enjoy the special attention and time with you.

Julie Morgenstern is an organising and productivity consultant and New York Times best-selling author, and speaker.

Buy appealing crates that can be stacked safely in a kid’s room. You do not want to stack anything too high in any room your child can access.
Stack some beautiful boxes and use them as open cubbies.

Chaos Free Kitchen

Kitchens are notorious for becoming disorganised and cluttered. Floating shelves are a great alternative to get items off of counters.

Vertical space is your friend in a small kitchen. Create extra storage space easily and effectively by using all your available wall space. Floor space is important in your kitchen.

Whether it’s around your fridge, above your extractor fan or in the open space between your existing cupboards and the ceiling, make sure to use all the space available.

Choose magnets where you can. Magnetic towel racks are a game-changer and are modular. Over cabinet, storage organisers are great and make for an awful lot more space in your closed kitchen cupboards.

Make use of shelves for appliances such as microwaves for clear countertops and a seamless finish. Furthermore, store other appliances like toasters and kettles in counter-level or easy to access cupboards. Store pots and pans away in cupboards or a hanging pot rack.

Get creative with your storage solutions for a clutter-free life.