Homeworld Magazine Autumn/ Winter 2016 | Page 12

Storage is something that every homeowner wants more of. From kitchen cabinets to those little places to store trinkets and keys – it goes without saying you can never have enough storage! Modern storage solutions are subtle, considered and readily available. Here are our top tips for maximising storage in your home. Dual Purpose Furniture Pieces An easy way to maximise space and storage in your home is to look for furniture pieces that have a dual role. Beds with drawers, sofas with shelving and dual use hutches are all great examples of how you can easily stow away shoes, books, clothing and extra bedding with some carefully considered pieces. Shelving Shelving is such an easy storage solution to utilise and can be applied to almost every room in the house. As well as being useful for storing books, photos, art and other pieces, with a little styling they can also be a stunning design feature. Colour block books and glassware to create a vignette around your open shelves. Boxes Storage boxes and cube units are an essential way to streamline spaces in your house such as the kitchen and wardrobe. Simplify and neaten drawers and cupboards using storage boxes and hide items that you don’t really want on display (such as cables, medicines and cosmetics. 12