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PROPERTY ADVICE
storage solutions
Savvy
The run-up to Christmas is the ideal time to plan a spring
clean, and if you are not sure where to put your belongings, it’s
worth investing in some clever storage solutions.
etting your home in order with practical
ways to store your belongings doesn’t
Ghave to be boring. To make your life
easier, we’ve put together a range of storage
solutions for every room of your home.
Use door space
In kitchens you can use the back of doors for a
spice rack or hanging cleaning essentials out of
the reach of children. You can also use the back
of the door in the bedroom to store accessories,
shoes or cosmetics.
Aquanova Liv Wall Storage - Latte shelves to store books or plants.
Think vertically. There’s a lot of wasted space
around doorframes so you could build deep
Keep it concealed
The best storage ideas for small spaces are the
ones you don’t notice right away. My Furniture’s
Aria Coffee Table and Storage Ottoman set
magazines, or as a footrest.
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Harrison Storage Bed - Powder Blue
A tidy bedroom contributes to a sense of
calm and can help you sleep better so opt for
a storage bed, whether that’s an ottoman bed
that lifts up with built-in storage underneath,
or a bed with drawers. The space can be used
to hide away spare bedding, suitcases and
clothes. A small chest of drawers also works as
a bedside table.
In children’s rooms, you can make the most
of space by choosing a high sleeper bed with
space underneath for a book nook, a desk for
homework, or a space to play.
If you are renovating your house, think If there’s one place in the home that’s difficult
Think about storage when renovating
Buttoned Storage Bench
about building storage space into the walls.
Cubbyholes in the bathroom wall will create
space for all of your toiletries, without using up
valuable room around your bath or shower. If
to keep tidy, it’s the hallway. To tackle the
clutter of shoes, coats and umbrellas, think
you can’t fit your pots and pans into your square
about creating some bespoke cupboard space
cabinet, consider installing a corner pullout
cabinet system. It will easily open and close. in the hall to hide it all away. espc.com | 41