as well as books in an
open concept home. Trend alert: Mix rustic
wood with
mid-century
pieces.
2. Make wall art out of hooks
Think outside the box when it
comes to knobs. Oversized shapes
and exciting textures are an
artful solution to a storage problem.
Knobs, $169 for 5, Mjolk. Photo credit: Sharyn Cairns/ Taverne Agency.
3. Hang a mailbox inside
A mailbox in your hallway makes an easy catch-all for coats, hats and scarves as well as mail. Mailbox, $12, Home Depot. Photo credit: Roberto Caruso.
4. Buy cheap-shic shoe storage
A standard bookcase has more uses than just holding your novels. Stack and store your shoes and you've got your very own luxury closet. Billy bookcase, $70, Ikea.
5. Hide clutter under a cute table skirt
Skirting a table adds style and valuable storage. Look for a table with simple legs to get the most space. Room design, Anne Hepner.
Paint wine boxes and wooden crates, and hang them on the wall to make the most of a small entryway. Trend alert: Pretty pastels are all the rage this spring. Room design, Theverden.blogspot.com.
7. Hide your media mess with a sliding door
Functional and stylish, a sliding panel covers your TV and electronics so display items shine. Room design, Kristen Rivoli Interior Design.
8. Edit, edit, edit
"Let go of the guild and focus on the present. Just because you get rid of the memorabilia doesn't mean you erase the memories." – Jill Pollack, host of HGTV's Consumed.
9. Repurpose a shoe holder
Store toys and knick-knacks in a fabric shoe hanger. 24-pocket cotton over-door shoe bag, $25, The Container Store.
10. Dig for unexpected solutions
Make use of forgotten areas the way space-deprived Europeans do. This British company goes so far as to install a wine cellar under the floor in the kitchen. Spiral Cellars.
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