Must-know home storage tips for 2025 | 5 invisible storage space tips

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[Must-learn about home storage] In modern life, with the limitations of living space, how to make full use of limited space has become a challenge faced by many people. A well-designed storage system not only makes life more organized, but also creates a comfortable and beautiful living environment. Especially when it comes to choosing furniture, solid wood furniture has become the first choice for many families due to its durability and natural beauty.

However, in the process of pursuing perfect storage, many people unknowingly fall into some common design traps, wasting precious space and money. Want to avoid these "IQ taxes" and create an ideal home that is both beautiful and practical? We will introduce it to you right away and teach you how to compare!

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Entrance: The importance of first impression

The entrance is the entrance to your home. It is not only the place you must pass in and out every day, but also an important area to leave the first impression on visitors. Therefore, the storage design of the entrance is particularly critical.

Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions

  1. Shoe cabinet design is unreasonable

    • Problem : A hollow countertop that is too long is easy to accumulate debris, which is not beautiful and easy to accumulate dust.

    • Solution : Design a suitable shoe cabinet length based on the number and needs of family members. For small space entrances, entrance shoe cabinets are a good choice.

  2. Wardrobe is too big or too small

    • Problem : A wardrobe that is too large wastes space, and a wardrobe that is too small cannot meet your needs.

    • Solution : Flexibly adjust the size according to the actual number of clothes, or use hooks to replace part of the wardrobe to improve space utilization.

Entrance storage tips

  • Use the entryway shoe cabinet , the space below can be used to place an umbrella or insoles.

  • Add multi-functional hooks to facilitate hanging keys, bags and other daily necessities.

  • Set up a hidden storage box above the shoe cabinet to store rarely used items.

Choosing solid wood furniture as the entrance shoe cabinet is not only durable, but also improves the overall texture.


Living room: need to balance beauty and functionality

The living room is the center of family activities, and its storage design directly affects the comfort and cleanliness of the entire home.

TV wall and TV cabinet design

  1. TV embedded design issues

    • Problem : The recessed design, while neat, limits the flexibility to replace the TV in the future.

    • Solution : Design a flexible TV wall, hang the TV on the wall, and match the suspended TV cabinet below.

  2. TV cabinet storage design

    • Suggestion : Make more drawers instead of open grids. The drawers are more dust-proof and easy to store items in categories.

Living room storage tips

  • A hidden side table is set up next to the SNAZZLE black walnut sofa bed to store remote controls, books and other small items.

  • Use the window seat as extra storage space, which can be designed as a flip-up or drawer type.

  • Add a multifunctional coffee table that can store magazines or blankets inside.

Choose solid wood furniture as a coffee table or TV cabinet, which is both beautiful and durable, and can be integrated into a variety of decoration styles


Kitchen: a carefully planned cooking world

The kitchen is one of the spaces in your home that requires careful planning and storage. Good storage design not only improves cooking efficiency, but also ensures a tidy kitchen.

Key areas for kitchen storage

  1. Wall cabinet design

    • Problem : Traditional shelf-type wall cabinets are inconvenient to access and store items, and they tend to accumulate dust.

    • Solution : Choose a flip-down or flip-up door panel design and install an anti-collision mechanism.

  2. Utilization of the space above the range hood

    • Problem : The upper cabinets are difficult to clean and collect dust easily.

    • Solution : Keep the design open, or choose materials that are easy to clean.

Kitchen storage tips

  • Drawer partition design : Use partition boards to partition the inside of the drawer to store tableware, seasonings, etc.

  • Wall rack : Install a rack near the stove to store commonly used pots and tools.

  • Sideboards : Provide a wide range of storage options for convenient storage of cutlery and drinks, and have classified drawers, including shallow drawers and deep drawers, to help organize items of different sizes. Suitable for open kitchen use

Sideboard

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Bathroom: small space, big wisdom

Although the bathroom is not large, it needs to store a large number of daily necessities and cleaning supplies.

The focus of bathroom storage

  1. Pros and cons of niche design

    • Problem : Niches are expensive and take up wall space.

    • Solution : Choose external storage racks to flexibly adjust the location and quantity.

  2. Utilize the space under the mirror cabinet and basin

    • Recommendation : The mirror cabinet is used to store small items, and a drawer or cabinet door-type space is designed under the basin to store towels and other large items.

Bathroom storage tips

  • Use the adsorption storage box to store small items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste.

  • Install adjustable storage racks to adjust the height and position according to your needs.

  • Choose a storage basket made of waterproof material to store toiletries.

Study: a space for Me time

The study room is an important space for storing knowledge and Me time. Its storage design should take into account both practicality and aesthetics.

The core of study storage

  1. bookcase design

    • Recommendation : Use height-adjustable partitions to flexibly adjust according to the size of the books.

    • Convenience of tall bookcases : Equipped with movable slides for easy access to high bookshelves.

  2. desk design

    • Suggestion : Set up cable troughs to hide power and data cables to keep the desktop tidy.

Study storage tips

  • Add classified drawers under the desk to store stationery and documents.

  • Use multi-functional bookshelves to combine display and storage functions.

  • Install a hanging storage board on the wall to store notes, notes and other small items.

  • Choose solid wood furniture as a desk or bookshelf, combining natural texture and practicality to create a comfortable learning atmosphere.

You can click here to read the bookshelf design article: Rotating bookshelf: It’s not just about “putting books”

rotating bookshelf

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How to avoid the “IQ tax” in storage design?

  • Avoid choosing an overly complex or fixed design, such as a built-in TV wall or a platform bed. Choose flexible storage solutions to meet future needs.

2. How to maximize the use of space in a small apartment?

  • Use floating furniture, hidden storage designs, and multifunctional solid wood furniture , such as foldable dining tables or sofas with storage functions.

3. What are some practical tips for kitchen storage?

  • Use wall racks to store frequently used tools, choose sideboards to make the most of your space, and add dividers inside drawers.

4. How to balance beauty and practicality in bathroom storage?

  • Choose storage baskets made of waterproof material, install adsorption storage boxes, and make full use of the space under the mirror cabinet and basin.

5. How to design an efficient storage system in the study room?

  • The bookcase uses adjustable partitions, the desk is designed with cable troughs, and a hanging storage board is added to store small items.


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