Simple, Stylish Storage Solutions

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Simple, Stylish
Storage Solutions

These smart pieces will save you space
and make your place look bigger

It’s a fundamental truth about interior design: Do you want your space to look larger and more stylish? You can't have a lot of crap then cluttering up your home. The key to a put-together interior is that everything appears to have a place. The easiest way to achieve this intentional aesthetic is by keeping your stuff organized and stowing away any unsightly piles. Make sure everything has a place and that place should be as stylish as the rest of your home. You don't have to embrace a minimalist's life or give up the items that you love, just stash your belongings on some smart shelves, slid under the bed or inside a handsome console or cabinet. We asked around and shopped some underrated sources to find you the best buys for your money. Below, you'll find a handful of solutions that will help you declutter the most commonly messy areas of a home. You may not need all of these, but we're guessing a few could certainly come in handy.

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The Best
Stylish Storage Solutions

Under the Bed

Don't simply stash unwanted items under your bed and forget them. Utilize all that space as functional storage with easy rolling drawers that allow you to easily get in and out of them on the regular.

Article White oak storage drawers
Article White oak storage drawers

White oak storage drawers,
$399 (for two) by Article

 
Muse Home Solid wood under-bed drawers

Solid wood under-bed drawers,
$105 / $75.99 by Muse Home

GumGlex Rolling storage drawers with covers

Rolling storage drawers with covers,
$49.99 (for two) by GumGlex

The Container Store Stackable under-bed drawers

Stackable under-bed drawers,
$39.99 by The Container Store

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In the Bathroom

All that airspace languishing above your toilet is wasted. Yes, it's possible to have a stylish shelving unit in the bathroom. You might just have to spend a little more, but the ROI will be worth it when you can finally stash your stuff and get back some counter space.

West Elm Mid-century over-the-toilet shelf
West Elm Mid-century over-the-toilet shelf

Mid-century
over-the-toilet shelf,
$399 by West Elm

 
Umbra Bellwood toilet shelf

Bellwood toilet shelf,
$180 by Umbra

Dotted Line Bamboo over-the-toilet cabinet

Bamboo over-the-toilet cabinet,
$429 / 189.99 by Dotted Line

Yamazaki Metal tower shelf

Metal tower shelf,
$198 by Yamazaki

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Entryway
Shoe Storage

Keep your entryway's floor clear of shoe piles by getting a piece of furniture that not only improves the style of your place but provides ample room to neatly store multiple pairs of shoes. The best ones will also allow you surface areas to drop your keys and other essentials.

Mustard Made Steel locker cabinet
Mustard Made Steel locker cabinet

Steel locker cabinet,
$329 by Mustard Made

 
Daals Rattan shoe cabinet

Rattan shoe cabinet,
$249 by Daals

East Urban Home Shoe storage mirror rack

Shoe storage mirror rack,
$409.99 by East Urban Home

Design Within Reach Solid walnut console

Solid walnut console,
$2,476 by Design Within Reach

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Rethink Your
Nightstand

Typical nightstands have a small drawer that doesn't get used for much. And often, small space dwellers try to skip a bedside table for the illusion of more space. If you're trying to sneak in storage, why not use an actual shelving unit? Yes, it takes up more space, but it provides ample storage and display space.

Nathan James Mid-century cubby unit
Nathan James Mid-century cubby unit

Mid-century cubby unit,
$209.99 by Nathan James

 
Burrow Cannon low shelf

Cannon low shelf,
$375 / $299 by Burrow

IKEA Hattasen shelf unit

Hattåsen shelf unit,
$29.99 by IKEA

Bludot Open plan bookshelf

Open plan bookshelf,
$550 by Bludot

Mount It

Let your bike or snowboard double as artwork when you mount it on the wall. The Copenhagen rack is a clean and modern solution, made from solid ash wood with a felt lining to product your gear.

$48 by Twonee

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