Dwell On This: Knock Out These Storage Hacks This Weekend
These quick, easy ways to clear clutter will have you wondering why you didn’t do them sooner.
These quick, easy ways to clear clutter will have you wondering why you didn’t do them sooner.
After a year of hunkering down, what has been your favorite home upgrade? Mine is pragmatic and affordable—but also a bit luxurious: a sheet of black, minimalist stainless steel and an amber glass bottle that add a touch of sophistication to our original, 1930s-era bathroom. Resembling a certain cult-favorite skincare brand, this space-saving solution came in handy as local stores ran out of basics, and I was forced to buy an industrial-size bottle of liquid hand soap. In the process of ditching bar soap, I thought about similar storage hacks around the house.
Mar Hernández
- Door hooks: I’d add some by the front door for face masks and accessories, some in the bathroom for towels, and another in the bedroom for robes (another shelter-in-place purchase of mine).
- Under-the-bed bins: A plastic box for shoes and a breathable bin for blankets and comforters now hide under the bed (instead of our two cats whenever the vacuum turns on).
- Kitchen wall rack: This wall-mounted storage solution not only adds more precious space above our maxed-out kitchen, but keeps commonly used kitchen utensils and tools hanging within reach—a convenience I praise while preparing every meal.
- Monitor arm: I’ve already made a case for wall-mounting televisions. I’d advise the same for your computer monitor. I work from a laptop connected to a widescreen display, and upgrading to a desk-mounted monitor arm not only freed up surface space, but eases neck and shoulder strain thanks to adjustability.
