Too much clutter can destroy an interior decorating plan but creative storage solutions can enhance it.
Interior decorating isn't just about picking the right furniture pieces and colors, it's also about keeping things looking nice and tidy. If you have too much clutter your design plan will get lost amid the junk.
Storage solutions have become a huge business. Even in your local Target or Wal-Mart you'll find everything from plastic tubs to elaborate shelving with wicker baskets. But some of the best ways to store your odds and ends are the most unusual, creative ideas.
Let your mind wander through other sections of the store to find your own storage solutions.
In the kitchen section look for stackable mixing bowls for displaying your snacks or fruits and vegetables. Several strainers can be mounted to the wall and used to hold toiletries or your little one's hair accessories.
Move to the outdoor section and you've got a slew of storage solutions. Watering cans and pots can be mounted to walls, stacked on top of each other pyramid style or placed on counter tops to store almost anything.
Baskets can be found in almost any section of the store and can be used for anything. But if you want to really make a statement try using unusual baskets. Look for glass baskets and store your knitting supplies so the bright colored yarn can be seen. Not a knitter? Then store your snazziest dishtowels. Or load one with little samples of toiletries for guests.
A small terra cotta pot makes an excellent Kleenex holder. Dismantle the box your tissues come in and tuck the whole roll into the pot, first Kleenex sticking up. This way they'll continue popping up like they're supposed to.
Mounting a whitewashed board with tiny decorative hooks is a cute way to store your tea bags or other smaller items. If your house has a bit more of a cottage or country feel then you can decorate the board with stencils of little teapots.
And speaking of tea services, a set of teacups, or a set of mismatched teacups is a cool way to display little snacks, fresh berries, nuts, mints or other treats.
A separated herb rack is a great place to store your favorite kitchen spices or your essential bathroom items. You could even use brightly colored or glass pots to hold cotton swabs, cotton balls and other little odds and ends.
For jewelry try tucking them into a drawer lined with ice cube trays. Not the most attractive storage solution, but it's the perfect size for holding a pair of earrings or a ring. If ice cube trays don't appeal to you how about using a cookie mold. These cast iron gems are beautiful and hold necklaces with style.
Turn your storage problems into solutions that are distinctly your own and you will not only maintain your interior decorating style but enhance It.
