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Solve the problem of corralling your stuff once and for all.
1. Curate Your Clutter
Sometimes the difference between “clutter” and “collection” is in the presentation. After falling in love with film photography as a student, Nicholas Hendrickx amassed an expansive assortment of cameras. They ranged from $1 thrift-shop finds to high-end brands like Hasselblad — scattered throughout his home.
2. Capitalize on Crevices
That 6-inch space between your refrigerator and the wall can either be a destination for dust bunnies or the answer to your small-kitchen storage woes. Classy Clutter blogger Mallory Nikolaus spent just $110 to build a pull-out pantry for canned goods and spices.
3. Conceal an Eyesore, Create Storage
Situated next to the back door, the home’s electric and cable boxes and create built-in storage for a garden hose and cleaning supplies was a longtime eyesore, but it took just one day to fix. Farrar and her husband removed the top and back of the armoire and built a concrete-stone foundation to keep the cabinetry out of any standing water.
4. Beef Up Bed Storage
Your bed takes up prime real estate in your home. And for all but eight hours of the day, it doesn’t serve much of a purpose. Why not put that space to work? Beds with built-in drawers are convenient for in-season clothing, while lift-up mattresses like this Ikea model offer a box-spring-size storage area for items you don’t need every day.
