I’m a hypocrite when it comes to my stuff. I try to do things one by one (ah Thatcher Wine’s ‘monotasking’), but I want the devices in my home to do many things at once: Look great. Provide respite. Show stuff. And—this is the big one! —I want the best possible storage. Each piece right keep my essentials under the end and in the ready state. That’s a tall order, but with how some of the best storage furniture do this, it’s achievable.
Darla DeMorrow agrees. Founder of Organize the work of the heart. DeMorrow especially loves a trio of winners, such as “an upholstered couch with internal storage that acts as a coffee table. And here’s part of the fun: realizing how hard your stuff can work — even in the least expected ways. “It’s easy to overlook the obvious,” adds DeMorrow. “Even the humble ones bookshelves can become smart storage when strategically paired with orchestration containers. “
Featured image of Molly Culver.
Eager to learn how I can upgrade my storage, I delved deeper with DeMorrow and organizational expert Nicole Sachiko of Organize your lifestyleand Andrea Wait of Andrea Waiting for Organization Servicebecause they take care of how to get the most out of my house.
Their tips and picks for the best storage furniture are insightful and will inspire plenty of stylish and functional pieces to come.
How do you decorate with storage furniture?
When you are looking organization maximization of your home, Sachiko has some great advice: Don’t overthink it. “Incorporate the storage furniture in the house like any other furniture,” she says. This means replacing or upgrading essential anchor items, like a bed or coffee table, with storage options, rather than adding additional pieces of furniture to the room. Sachiko adds: “These items are as aesthetically pleasing as ordinary furniture. “The main difference is that they free up more space by using cache to hold assets.”
When shopping for storage furniture, Sachiko recommends the following:
- Evaluate what you are hosting. Sort through your items in each room to see which items assist you in your daily life and which ones annoy you. “You can also see how much you have and can then decide which storage option is right for your needs.”
- Sort by category — not by room. “This allows you to see similar items you have — plus, it makes it easier to decide what to keep and get rid of, and reduces duplicate entries.”
- Designate a home for everything and store items like that by category. It’s a simple trick that makes it easy to know where to find and put your stuff back. “It saves you time because you don’t have to search for everything anymore.”
The best storage furniture pieces
Beds with benefits
Wardrobe and mirror with extras
When describing the best storage furniture, Sachiko put it perfectly: “On the surface, these items are as aesthetically pleasing as ordinary furniture. The difference is that they use caching. They also allow for more space in the home with less visual clutter while remaining practical. “
Smart Ottomans and Smart Coffee Tables
Bookshelf (smart)
