Whole Home Organization: Storage Tips and Inspiration
Spring is here, bringing with it fresh air, green grass, and new rhythms. As the seasons change, so does how we live in our homes. Winter is for hunkering down, but spring is for opening up. Of course, spring is also synonymous with getting organized, or spring cleaning. If you’re taking stock of your home’s storage and organizational systems right now, scroll below for a few of our best tips and photo examples.
No Corner Wasted
Above all else, our goal is to leave no corner wasted! Good design elevates our lives through smart solutions. When getting organized, half of the battle is finding a space for everything to belong. Our motto is to create storage wherever there is potential or dead space.
Go Vertical
Our second tip for maximizing all available home storage is to literally look up. Even if your square footage is tight, storage can often be expanded by building up. For example, expand cabinets to the ceiling, install floating shelves or hooks, or use the rafters of your garage or attic.
Yours, Mine, & Ours
Another organizational challenge for busy young families is keeping everyone’s items separate. Things get lost, or everyone’s stuff gets mixed together, from school supplies to backpacks to outdoor gear to sports equipment. Designating individual cubbies, hooks, baskets, or storage lockers is ideal for managing the chaos.
Create Systems
In the long term, the key to staying organized is creating systems. Not only do systems give you an overarching plan, but they also provide buy-in. Yes, imagining new methods takes more time up-front. However, you’ll save time in the long run when your systems become second nature.
Hidden Storage
Lastly, never underestimate the value of hidden storage! The saying goes, out of sight, out of mind - but this doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Hidden storage frees your physical space and mental energy from clutter, bringing renewed peace and room for what matters.
Mudroom & Laundry Storage
Kitchen & Pantry Storage
Bathroom & Owners Suite Storage
