I can—and do—go on forever about the unique storage options you have for each room of your home. Every room could benefit from a variety of containers and tools, but I understand that can be overwhelming. You might not be ready to or even want to buy a whole organizational haul for every room, but you can start small.
In my opinion, these are the essential storage solutions every room needs, if you’re not quite ready to go all in.
The kitchen: Under-sink organizers
In the kitchen, you need to organize your fridge, spice cabinet, pantry, silverware drawer, and more, but if you’re going to pick one thing to focus on, let it be the mess under the sink. That’s one place where you really do just toss cleaning supplies and large items, but it can be tamed pretty easily. I suggest these pull-out shelves, $33.99 for a set of two.
They nestle in that cabinet under the sink, giving you two tiers of storage space that separate different categories of items, They also pull out like drawers, so you can easily access whatever you need, even if it’s in the back.
The bedroom: Under-bed storage
The bedroom is another spot where you have plenty of options for maximizing your storage, but if you don’t want to mess with your closets or invest in a bunch of compartmentalized units, at least go for under-bed storage. Using storage containers that slide under the bed is a great way to keep out-of-season items (think coats or special occasion attire) out of your closet, so the closet is more organized on its own. You can also use these in lieu of a linen closet if you’re tight on space for bedding and towels. It doesn’t have to be pricy, either. This set of four under-bed storage containers is just $25.99.
The living room: A storage ottoman
I am the world’s biggest fan of storage furniture, which provides you the opportunity to keep your items out of the way while still looking chic and, in most cases, totally undetectable. The best and easiest example of this in action comes in the form of the humble storage ottoman. You have plenty of options depending on your price range and personal taste, too. A cheap square one can go for as low as $25.99, while spending $72.99 can net you a tufted, circular one with smart little legs.
What you do with the one you choose is up to you, but they work great for storing extra blankets, concealing remotes or toys, or even holding other out-of-season items that don’t fit in the hall closet, like boots or scarves.
The bathroom: Over-toilet storage
I’ve mentioned over-toilet storage before because it’s a true godsend in tight spaces. Whether you need it to organize cosmetics and personal care items or for more practical things like towels and toilet paper, these turn the wasted space above your toilet into multi-level shelving miracles. Again, this is something that is available at different price points. Personally, I have a cheap metal one like this ($26.35), but if you want to class up the place, there are beautiful wooden cabinets available in the area of $149.