From Cluttered to Chic: Stylish Ways to Add Storage to Your Home

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A cluttered home can be uncomfortable for everyone, for both you and your guests. There’s no reason to let mess accumulate, but sometimes life can get in the way, and you can fall behind on the maintenance of your house.

The good news is that decluttering a property is super easy once you put your mind to it. With a few thoughtful changes, you can turn your space from ultra messy to chic. If you’re unsure where to begin, keep reading for our stylish ways to help you get started.

Durable Studio Sheds

One of the simplest ways to create extra space in your home is to add a durable studio shed. These visually appealing outdoor structures will give your garden a stylish edge, but also provide you with a storage area for all your items.

With customizable options and the ability to choose your preferred size, a studio shed can serve multiple purposes, from a home gym to a private office. Inside, you can add a variety of features that will contribute to storage like shelves, benches, and built-in presses. Alternatively, you can choose a 3D design option, which will allow you to go at your build from scratch and give you total control of the layout.

Play It Safe With Multipurpose Furniture

One effective way to maximize space in your apartment or house is by incorporating multipurpose furniture. If you look at things from a less is more mindset, it will help you reduce the amount of furniture in your home while also making the space more functional.

Our advice is to start off by working upwards with options like bookcases with adjustable shelves that can hold a number of items. Afterward, you can play around with your bedrooms with something like an ottoman bed that offers storage underneath or transform the space under your stairs into useful cabinets.

Attach a Unit to Your Sink

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Your storage options in your bathroom are always limited when you look at it closely. After you add in the shower, toilet, and sink, there’s not much else you can do, or you’ll throw off the layout entirely. So, you’re stuck working with what you already have, and the only real storage change you can make is with the sink.

Regular wall-mount sinks are fine, but attaching a unit under it will surely add to your bathroom’s overall beauty while assisting with your organizational strategy. There’s no need to buy a new sink; instead, just hire someone to construct the unit around it (or do it yourself if you’re handy enough). The average price for a vessel sink, which is a type placed on a unit, is between $250 and $2000. But this price will vary depending on the style/type you want.

Set up an Alcove Office

Have you got an office in your house that doesn’t need to take up an entire room? A great solution is to build an office alcove. Many homeowners often overlook their alcoves and just throw random pieces of furniture into them, but these spaces can be used as a gorgeous storage solution.

With just a small recessed area in any room, you can set up a functional workspace with a desk, computer, and chair. To get the most out of the space, you could build some shelves on the walls for additional storage that won’t take up much space.

Add Drawers to Your Staircase

This one might sound a little crazy, but it’s very doable and can look easy on the eye if carried out correctly. We’re not talking under the staircase either, but rather between your steps. 

If you look at your stairs closely, you’ll notice the gaps between each step. You can take advantage of these little areas by adding some drawers. Of course, you’ll want to build these drawers on the first few steps, so you don’t have to hike up every time you need something.

Most homeowners choose between two main types of stair drawers: pull-outs and pull-ups. As the names suggest, one opens by pulling outward and the other by lifting up. The best choice for you will depend on your home’s style and your specific needs.

Make Your Own Wardrobe With Curtains

Physical wardrobes take up more space than you think. However, you don’t really need an actual closet in your bedroom when you can section off designated space for storage with a curtain.

An alcove in this situation helps, but it’s not necessary for it to look the part. Set a boundary in a part of your room, load up your items, and then cover it with a pretty curtain that goes with the color shade of your walls. If you find you need more space, the curtain poll can always be adjusted before you set it up.

Kitchen Island With Compartments

Many new homes are built with kitchen islands for good reasons: they’re aesthetically pleasing and provide storage compartments for all your items. For those who don’t know, kitchen islands are freestanding cabinets that can be walked around completely, much like a table, only larger. They’re incredibly practical, with a spacious top for meal prep and plenty of drawers and cupboards along the sides for extra storage.

Kitchen islands can be built as either fixed or portable pieces; each has its pros and cons. However, for style and functionality, the fixed option tends to stand out more, adding a beautiful, polished look to the kitchen.

Give Your Home That New Look It Needs With Some of These Chic Storage Ideas

If your space has been disorganized for a while, cleaning up your clutter may feel like a real challenge. However, starting with small steps can make a big difference, and these ideas are a great way to begin. Not only will you create more room and bring order to your home, but you’ll also infuse it with a new sense of style that it never had before.Looking for a stylish, organized space that feels like home?

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