The Best Storage Solutions for Every Room

Storage is one of the most persistent challenges in home organization, but the solutions look different in every room. The kitchen requires different storage thinking than the bedroom, which is completely different from the bathroom or the garage. Here is a guide to the most effective storage solutions by room.

Kitchen: Vertical and Inside-Door Storage

The most underutilized storage real estate in a kitchen is the inside of cabinet doors and the vertical space above eye level. Tension rod organizers mounted inside cabinet doors hold pot lids, cleaning products, and foil. Over-the-door organizers hold spices, oils, and small tools. Upper cabinets extended to the ceiling with a step stool for access provide significant additional storage that standard kitchen design ignores.

Bedroom: Under the Bed

Most beds waste significant space underneath. Flat storage boxes with lids, specifically designed for under-bed storage, hold seasonal clothing, extra bedding, shoes, and rarely-used items. For a complete solution, beds with built-in storage drawers eliminate the need for an additional dresser in smaller bedrooms.

Bathroom: Vertical Shelving and Door Organizers

Bathrooms are notoriously undersized for the amount of product most households use. A vertical shelving tower beside or above the toilet provides storage without taking floor space. An over-the-door organizer on the back of the bathroom door can hold enough product to completely clear the countertop.