No matter the size of your home, storage can always seem like it’s in short supply. When belongings don’t have a “home” in your home, things can easily get messy and overwhelming. Here are our ideas for helping you get creative with your organizational habits.

General Storage Ideas

The best kind of storage solutions are ones that work best with how you and your family operate. For many people, if they can’t see an item, they forget it exists, and it’s easy to misplace what you’ve stored if it’s out of sight. It’s a good idea to create sight lines for your storage, wherever possible. This might include installing window-paned cupboards in the kitchen or removing cabinet doors on media stands to always know what’s inside. When it comes to long-term storage, try labeling your storage bins or buying clear bins. This will keep you from digging through boxes and make it easy to find what you’re looking for.

Hidden Storage Ideas

Multi-purpose furniture and accessories are a creative way to maximize your storage options. Bed frames with drawers below the mattress or hollowed-out ottomans are convenient spots to keep items out of sight while still adhering to your design aesthetic. The backs of doors and cabinets are other great opportunities for hidden storage. Try hanging a shoe organizer filled with cleaning items on the back of a closet door or fill one with stuffed animals to hang on the back of a child’s bedroom door.

Damage-free wall hooks are great for the inside of bathroom cabinet doors for mounting hair care supplies. Wall hooks are also great for hanging items under desks in your home office! Try a hook for hanging over-the-ear headphones or your empty laptop bag. Look on Etsy for decorative storage options, like floating shelves that double as hidden storage or cord boxes that help your power strip stay organized and blend in with your décor.

Kitchen and Bathroom Storage Ideas

Keeping counters clear in the kitchen and the bathroom can feel like a never-ending task, but the right storage can point you in the right direction. Start with drawer organizers. Small trays or open boxes can help items stay organized and easier to find and keep them from getting piled up on countertops. Turntables (also known as Lazy Susans) are great for deep cabinets with hard-to-reach corners. Running out of cabinet space? Try using magnets to create a magnetic spice rack on your fridge or for small makeup items in the bathroom. Cleaning and reusing candle jars are another great storage craft to store bobby pins, safety pins, or cotton swabs.

Utilize Wall Space

Walls can make for great storage if you don’t mind items being in the open. Colorful pots and pans make for unique wall art and can simplify cabinet storage. The same goes for an entryway without a coat closet: wall hooks are great for hanging coats and keys, and a mounted wall organizer is a great spot for the mail. Garages and storage sheds are also wonderful opportunities for utilizing your wall space. Try hanging ladders, lawn or folding chairs, tools, and bikes. Are you looking for a new DIY project? Install garage ceiling shelves to maximize your storage space.