I came up with this post on home storage solutions over the weekend.

Because, like many of you – I’ve been on a cleaning and organizing tear these last few weeks.

Hope you find these ideas helpful!

water hyacinth bin storage and bin clip on labels on our laundry room open shelves – see original post here

Clever Home Storage Solutions

No matter what size your home is, chances are that you struggle to find storage space for all of your possessions.

The trick is to find unique spaces in your home that can be utilized effectively for storage around your house.

The key part is not to infringe on the actual living part of your home you need to be comfortable in.

Of course there are endless ways you can maximize the amount of space available in your home for storage, but today I’m sharing some of my favorite tips and tricks!

tall wicker basket with handles

1. Identify where you have usable storage space.

The first step is to look around your home and see what kind of empty spaces you have available already to work with.

Maybe you have a corner in your living room which will hold a basket for odds and ends or a few small spaces under your bed where “under the bed” storage can go.

Once you’ve identified the type of storage solutions that will work for your space, you can set up an organizational system that works for you.

2. Assign a place for everything.

Making everything in your home easier to find should be a priority.

That only works if you have a place for everything and keep everything in its place.

This is key for any clever home storage solutions plan.

bracelet holder  // Kendra Scott large jewelry box

3. Look for multi-purpose home storage solutions.

There are so many different types of storage solutions which will add a design feature to your home while offering you more storage space.

Storage furniture is becoming more and more popular these days.

For example; if a shoe rack isn’t your thing, you can find a storage ottomanor even a sofa which can double as shoe storage.

There’s even shoe organizers which come with tabletops that can be used for small items, or a side table which comes with shelving.

I even recently came across a fabulous coffee table with added storage and this great looking storage bed.

The list goes on and on…

Depending on what type of item you need to store, you can find a product that could solve two issues at once for you.

white lidded plastic bins //  acrylic turntables

4. Maximize your kitchen cabinet space.

The kitchen is a great place to really get organized and maximize storage space.

You can use cabinet shelves to double the amount of kitchen storage that you have in each cabinet.

Also, consider the vertical space the inside of your doors provide.

For example, an over the door spice racks can easily free up the extra storage in your kitchen cabinets or pantry.

Also, consider over the door spice racks to easily build up the extra storage in your kitchen cabinets or pantry.

This means that you’ll have extra space in your pantry and your kitchen.

That’s always my goal!

Find all the products we used in our own pantry, along with some great pantry organization ideas here.

drawer organizer // lucite drawer hardware

5. A Favorite Home Storage Solution: Drawer Organizers.

Drawer organizers maximize the space in your drawers and and are the best way to keep everything you need easily accessible.

You don’t need to limit these to just the kitchen drawers as these come in so many different sizes.

The best part is drawer organizers can easily work in your bedroom bureau, your home office or your bathroom!

6. Use your wall space.

Sometimes the best solution is to hang open shelving or hooks on the wall to store almost anything.

In the kitchen, it might work to hang your pots and pans on the wall, or even from the ceiling!

You can also use open shelving to store your dishes or other kitchenware.

Your local hardware store is a good place to get ideas on how you can get creative with shelves and hooks.

In your bedroom or closet, a cute idea is to hang your jewelry or hats on the walls.

Even if you don’t have much space in your living area, you could create a beautiful built-in storage bookcase completely out of floating shelves.

Walnut flatware storage box

We don’t have a lot of storage in our dining room.

However, I did recently add this Walnut flatware storage box to the small china cabinet we have in there and it’s been a big improvement in terms of space saving.

7. Make sure you’re storing items effectively.

When you’re organizing your belongings, make sure you’re arranging them so they take up as little space as possible.

For example, cutting boards can be stored vertically in a small area of a cabinet, while still allowing for easy access.

A best seller, because it takes up less space, is this attractive cutting board storage solution.

8. Think vertical.

Minimize the storage that takes up your floor space by looking for options that can stack up or shelving options that go vertically.

One easy way to do this is with a modern bookshelf tower.

It’s such a classic piece and a personal favorite of mine!

under sink sliding cabinet bathroom organizer  //  adhesive hooks

9. Don’t forget your bathroom.

Keep in mind that you can use the same storage tricks that you use in your kitchen for your bathroom cabinets as well!

You can use cabinet shelving to maximize your bathroom storage, drawer organizers for your products, and over the door storage for things like hairdryers and straighteners.

I happen to love this under the sink sliding shelf rack, above.

When it comes to bathroom cabinets, this is such a good storage system.

Because it’s such great space saving storage opportunity which can work in almost any home.

Also, adhesive hooks are my absolute favorite go to product.

You can also implement this idea under the kitchen sink for your cleaning supplies.

Don’t miss this post for even more great bathroom organizational ideas.

10. Minimize clutter.

One great way to have more storage is to have less stuff!

Of course this sounds so obvious, but here’s what I mean…

If you routinely donate or toss items that you don’t use or that you no longer need, you’ll be able to store everything you really use neatly and efficiently.

Keeping designated plastic bags for donations in my closet has been a big help when it comes to managing my own stuff.

This post has even more of my favorite closet organizers.

similar counter top clear acrylic makeup organizer

Home Storage Solutions Conclusion

I hope you found a few great takeaways and the right home storage solutions from these unique storage ideas to use in your own home.

The more you practice storing your belongings in an organized fashion with a little creativity, the easier it gets to find a little extra storage space.

SHOP ALL THESE CLEVER STORAGE SOLUTIONS HERE:

ADDITIONAL HOME DESIGN IDEAS

For even more home decor and interior design related ideas, be sure to check out these other posts by clicking on each title below-

THE BEST TIPS TO MAKE A SMALL BATHROOM APPEAR LARGER

THE BEST PAINT COLORS FOR LIVING ROOMS

DESIGN IDEAS FOR A NARROW HALLWAY

ENTRANCE HALL DESIGN IDEAS AND TIPS

THE BEST PAINT COLORS FOR SMALL BATHROOMS

WHAT TO HANG ON THE BLANK WALL BEHIND YOUR SOFA

THE BEST KITCHEN PENDANT LIGHTS

Just a few more things…

Design lovers! Have you joined our fun and VERY helpful design Facebook group?

In this group – members share photos with their design questions and dilemmas from their own home. Then we all chime in with our best advice!

And finally,

FOR EVEN MORE GREAT DESIGN TIPS, SIGN UP FOR MY  EMAILS  AND RECEIVE MY FREE, SUPER HELPFUL DESIGN CHEAT SHEET! Thanks!

*This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click a link and purchase something, I may get a small commission from it at no cost to you. For more info, please read my disclaimer. I only refer things that I truly love and hope you will too!