Storage: Hoarders secret Tricks Organization - I must make a confession: I'm a hoarder. I love my thing and I want to surround myself with all my bits and bobs and glorious souvenir treasure every hour of every day. I buy things because I love them - folk vintage boxes and picture frames for battered pretty glass bottles and old postcards - not really knowing where each piece will go when I get home.
This does not mean that I can not get through the front door for fear of being buried under a mountain of old newspapers (I'm not that bad) but I could certainly do with a little time to hand in time. If this sounds like you, then take a look at these small achievable storage tricks that will make a big difference in your stash. Here are the heroes of my nine hoarders ...
This does not mean that I can not get through the front door for fear of being buried under a mountain of old newspapers (I'm not that bad) but I could certainly do with a little time to hand in time. If this sounds like you, then take a look at these small achievable storage tricks that will make a big difference in your stash. Here are the heroes of my nine hoarders ...
Chris Snook
Look under your bed
I'm sure all other monopolists admit the space under the bed is already packed with CDs, blankets and waste paper. One way to make your treasure look a little more acceptable is by investing in storage boxes drawers. These, pullout drawers thin (preferably on wheels for easy access) allow you to stack and order without any reverse back on your bedroom floor.
Pick transparent acrylic versions at a reasonable price on the street, or invest in customized wooden boxes to match your bed
Explore ways to create space without crowding the room
I'm sure all other monopolists admit the space under the bed is already packed with CDs, blankets and waste paper. One way to make your treasure look a little more acceptable is by investing in storage boxes drawers. These, pullout drawers thin (preferably on wheels for easy access) allow you to stack and order without any reverse back on your bedroom floor.
Pick transparent acrylic versions at a reasonable price on the street, or invest in customized wooden boxes to match your bed
Explore ways to create space without crowding the room
Barbara Genda Bespoke Furniture & Interiors
Build a storage wall
Admittedly, this idea will take a lot more thought and initial expenditure than most others, but once it is built, you will have for life. We speak of a wall dedicated storage lockers with a puzzle to hold all your ceramics, books, photos and other collections.
a professional who can work on the best configuration for your needs. Paint it all white - from head to toe -. And let your business pack a punch with their own colors and shapes
Admittedly, this idea will take a lot more thought and initial expenditure than most others, but once it is built, you will have for life. We speak of a wall dedicated storage lockers with a puzzle to hold all your ceramics, books, photos and other collections.
a professional who can work on the best configuration for your needs. Paint it all white - from head to toe -. And let your business pack a punch with their own colors and shapes
Honka UK Ltd
Investing in a linen chest
a linen closet is the stuff of dreams for a collector like me -. a cabinet to fill with an ever growing collection of vintage fabrics, embroidered pillowcases and nice duvet covers
Second best, however, is a big, strong linen chest, located in the bedroom or bathroom and stacked with fine cloth and textiles.
a linen closet is the stuff of dreams for a collector like me -. a cabinet to fill with an ever growing collection of vintage fabrics, embroidered pillowcases and nice duvet covers
Second best, however, is a big, strong linen chest, located in the bedroom or bathroom and stacked with fine cloth and textiles.
Turner Pocock
SHELVE your shoes
If, like me, you have shoes, boots and slippers scattered generously around the house, an easy solution is to implement a series of shelves in an unused corner of a room or nestled on landing.
While I'd love to get a custom-built shoe closet for all of my heels and toes of beloved kitten is a credible labor-friendly bag -and more - alternative. And your pretty peep-toes will be on display for all to admire them. For an extra decorative flowering, why not paper the walls in this area for a striking backdrop of color and print?
If, like me, you have shoes, boots and slippers scattered generously around the house, an easy solution is to implement a series of shelves in an unused corner of a room or nestled on landing.
While I'd love to get a custom-built shoe closet for all of my heels and toes of beloved kitten is a credible labor-friendly bag -and more - alternative. And your pretty peep-toes will be on display for all to admire them. For an extra decorative flowering, why not paper the walls in this area for a striking backdrop of color and print?
Clare Gaskin
Love your baskets
Baskets, bins and tanks robust fabric can be a hoarder best friends. And nowhere are they more friendly than in the bathroom, where clean washcloths and towels, toiletries, tissues and dirty laundry can all be hidden neatly.
Select wicker, rattan and hessian for rugged durability, with pretty cotton pads can be machine washed and kept in perfect condition. There is a cart out there to suit every item unhoused, so we organize by mixing the thin wicker trays with deep storage bins and small boxes.
Discover smarter ways to store your towels
Baskets, bins and tanks robust fabric can be a hoarder best friends. And nowhere are they more friendly than in the bathroom, where clean washcloths and towels, toiletries, tissues and dirty laundry can all be hidden neatly.
Select wicker, rattan and hessian for rugged durability, with pretty cotton pads can be machine washed and kept in perfect condition. There is a cart out there to suit every item unhoused, so we organize by mixing the thin wicker trays with deep storage bins and small boxes.
Discover smarter ways to store your towels
Rikki Snyder
display your finds
If you do not really want to hide some collections of view and embrace the treasure and display your pieces for all admire.
This pretty hotchpotch white framed mirrors in every shape and size is transformed into unusual wall art when pressed two thin image shelves. Similarly, old suitcases can be stacked to create an original display, as well as provide the bonus storage for some of your stuff.
Whether your collection is constantly changing: moving from room to room pieces, add new discoveries (but at least try to make sure they have a place before buying) and give the stores charity when you tire of a certain object. It is a great way to keep your cool and interesting house.
If you do not really want to hide some collections of view and embrace the treasure and display your pieces for all admire.
This pretty hotchpotch white framed mirrors in every shape and size is transformed into unusual wall art when pressed two thin image shelves. Similarly, old suitcases can be stacked to create an original display, as well as provide the bonus storage for some of your stuff.
Whether your collection is constantly changing: moving from room to room pieces, add new discoveries (but at least try to make sure they have a place before buying) and give the stores charity when you tire of a certain object. It is a great way to keep your cool and interesting house.
Turner Pocock
Create a memory board of directors
I like the old photographs, postcards, ticket stubs as they evoke so many memories of places, past events and holidays. But where to store them all?
A huge pinboard is an excellent way to create a mood board of your life. They are easy to DIY when you awarded a plank of appropriately sized support. SImply staple-gun plain fabric, then he crisscrossed with ribbons tied around the edges. Now you can get into colorful pictures, maps and old photos that mean the world to you.
I like the old photographs, postcards, ticket stubs as they evoke so many memories of places, past events and holidays. But where to store them all?
A huge pinboard is an excellent way to create a mood board of your life. They are easy to DIY when you awarded a plank of appropriately sized support. SImply staple-gun plain fabric, then he crisscrossed with ribbons tied around the edges. Now you can get into colorful pictures, maps and old photos that mean the world to you.
Joanna Thornhill Interiors
edit your collections
you might have held onto some of your stash for purely sentimental reasons, which is fine if you live in a palace. But try to be ruthless with your treasures and bag shoes, old frames, bags, scarves and tablecloths that have not seen the light of day for years. Donate your leftover charity shops or even make some money by selling some pieces online.
With easier editing manage to deal with, you can create a pretty picture of your most valuable assets by displaying in a shelving unit. Paint or align the unit with paper if you want, but otherwise leave your precious memories speak for themselves.
you might have held onto some of your stash for purely sentimental reasons, which is fine if you live in a palace. But try to be ruthless with your treasures and bag shoes, old frames, bags, scarves and tablecloths that have not seen the light of day for years. Donate your leftover charity shops or even make some money by selling some pieces online.
With easier editing manage to deal with, you can create a pretty picture of your most valuable assets by displaying in a shelving unit. Paint or align the unit with paper if you want, but otherwise leave your precious memories speak for themselves.
Juliette Byrne
use your space under -Stairs
If you have an open space under the stairs spare, but do not have the budget to order a hub customized storage with doors, trying to maximize the area with more creative ideas. Old crates and tours boxes on their sides become rustic lockers to store various bits and bobs - and it all makes for a pleasantly eclectic display
If this look is a little too rough for your taste, try the consolidation of funds . with a coat of paint, or aligning with pretty waterfalls wallpaper.
Tell us ...
Have you tame your treasures? We'd love to hear your tips in the comments below.
If you have an open space under the stairs spare, but do not have the budget to order a hub customized storage with doors, trying to maximize the area with more creative ideas. Old crates and tours boxes on their sides become rustic lockers to store various bits and bobs - and it all makes for a pleasantly eclectic display
If this look is a little too rough for your taste, try the consolidation of funds . with a coat of paint, or aligning with pretty waterfalls wallpaper.
Tell us ...
Have you tame your treasures? We'd love to hear your tips in the comments below.