Worried About Decoration And Too Much Clutter? Here Comes A Practical And Clever Storage Design For Young People

There is a lot of clutter in the house, and it’s messy no matter how you clean it up?

This is probably the biggest headache for many friends, especially those who have just decorated their new home.

I obviously planned to have a wall full of cabinets during the design, but not long after I moved in, all kinds of bits and pieces still covered the countertops and piled up the corners.

In fact, the focus of the problem is often not the insufficient number of cabinets, but the lack of storage design, which fails to truly fit our daily life and usage habits.

It seems that the corners and corners may seem inconspicuous, but once they are properly utilized, the storage capacity can be increased several times.

Today, I want to share with you some small storage designs that are particularly popular in young people’s homes. Each of them is practical and ingenious, especially for small kitchen appliances, which can be said to be a “difficult storage problem”. Let’s see if they can bring you some inspiration.

1. The hidden storage room above the toilet

In the bathroom, the space above the toilet is often wasted.

This is actually an excellent vertical storage area.

You might as well consider customizing a set of thin wall cabinets, or start installing a few partitions to create a dedicated daily necessities storage area of ​​your own.

Items such as rolls, tissue paper, wet wipes, feminine products, spare towels, detergents, etc. can all be stacked here in a neat manner.

The benefits are as follows: items have a fixed place, the bathroom countertop can be kept fresh, and it is very convenient to take. There will no longer be the embarrassing situation of finding no paper when going to the toilet.

For small apartments, this ultimate use of three-dimensional space is the key to expansion.

2. The “Snacks and Dry Goods Storage” on the side of the refrigerator

It is common to see a narrow gap between the refrigerator and the cabinet, or when the refrigerator is connected to the wall, there is such a narrow gap.

Don't underestimate the width of only a dozen centimeters. If you customize a storage cabinet with gaps or a storage shelf with gaps, it will become a "treasure corner" in the kitchen.

This place is very suitable for placing certain dry goods items that exist in bags or bottles, such as vermicelli, fungus, seasoning packets, snacks, and drinks.

It can be easily accessed when cooking, and the movement is smooth.

However, here's a critical safety tip: Be sure to first figure out how your refrigerator dissipates heat.

If the refrigerator dissipates heat on both sides, you must not make a cabinet that fits perfectly. You must leave enough space for heat dissipation. Otherwise, it will affect the life of the refrigerator and even cause safety hazards.

3. The "invisible storage capacity" of the space behind the door

The wall behind the door is another storage treasure that is easily overlooked.

Whether it's a bedroom door, a bathroom door, or a balcony door, as long as the space behind the door is not close to furniture, you can use it.

Install a few punch-free hooks, a door hanging rack, or a thin wall-mounted storage bag, and you can easily store bags, belts, scarves, cleaning tools, etc.

Hanging bags behind the door can effectively prevent extrusion and deformation; hanging mops and brooms behind the door will immediately make the corners of the floor feel fresh.

Using this storage method, it takes up almost no indoor space. After closing the door, it will be completely invisible, truly achieving "out of sight, out of mind", and it has full practicality.

4. Balcony housekeeping cabinet: the home of cleaning supplies

Many homes only have a laundry area on their balcony, which can actually be built into a cabinet for housekeeping functions.

This cabinet doesn’t need to be too big, but it can perfectly solve the problem of storing cleaning tools.

Vacuum cleaners, mops, brooms, dustpans, various detergents and rags can be put in, and they can all be placed in layers and categories.

As soon as the cabinet door is closed, all the clutter is hidden, and the balcony is instantly tidy.

A higher-level method is to reserve sockets in the cabinet. The purpose is to facilitate the charging of the vacuum cleaner and to design a perforated board. That is to hang the accessories of various cleaning tools to make them more convenient to access.

In this way, there will no longer be the embarrassing scene of cleaning tools scattered around the house.

5. The drawer-type storage revolution of TV cabinets

Don’t buy a traditional off-the-shelf TV cabinet, which has very limited storage capabilities.

What is more popular now is to customize a whole wall TV storage cabinet and make extensive use of drawer designs.

Compared with the drawers of traditional side-by-side cabinets, the storage function is higher and more obvious. When taking out the items, you don't need to squat down to search for them. You can get them immediately with just one pull.

Children's toys, family medicine boxes, tool boxes, various documents, snacks and other items can all be stored in this huge space.

Especially for those with children at home, guide the children to open the drawers and put the things they play in after playing. This can cultivate the habit of storing things in their early childhood.

The TV wall is no longer just a decoration, but one of the most important storage centers in the home.

6. Split-level design of kitchen corner cabinets

The corner of the cabinet is deep and spacious, but it always becomes a "junk corner" because it is inconvenient to access items.

If you want to solve this pain point, you can try the staggered style basket, or the corner basket called the little monster.

Through special hardware, the deep space is "rotated" or "translated" in front of you.

The split-level design can accommodate large kitchen utensils such as woks and soup pots at the same time, as well as small items such as dishes and condiment bottles, thus greatly improving space utilization.

One thing is pulled, one thing is turned, everything is clearly visible, and there is no need to lie on the floor to dig out the cabinets. This is a wonderful way to organize the kitchen.

7. Drawer storage solution for small kitchen appliances

This neatly responds to our key theme, which is storage of small kitchen appliances.

There are rice cookers, air fryers, wall breakers, kettles, etc. These small appliances are used relatively frequently. It is inconvenient to store them in deep cabinets, and placing them on the countertop will look messy.

One of the better solutions is to design a high cabinet for electrical appliances and use lifting baskets or drawer-style partitions. This is one of the solutions.

When using it, pull it in a gentle way, and the electrical platform will drop to a suitable height for operation; after use, push it back to its original position, and the table will immediately return to an empty state.

Remember to reserve sockets in the cabinet so that they are convenient to use and can hide the wires.

There is such a design, which perfectly resolves the contradiction of small appliances, that is, they are convenient to use but appear to be an eyesore when placed. It can be regarded as a very effective tool for creating a tidy kitchen.

8. The magical effect of mirror cabinet without bottom plate for draining water

The bathroom sink is piled with toothpaste, facial cleanser, and skin care products, which is a common messy scene.

A mirror cabinet can solve most of the problems. However, if the bottom plate of the mirror cabinet is removed and it is designed as a mirror cabinet without a bottom plate, then its function will become more powerful.

The toothbrushes, toothpaste, and mouthwash cups that are used in daily life can all be placed directly on the countertop, and the mirror cabinets with large space above can be specially used to store spare items.

What's even more important is that the wet cups after washing can be placed directly on the countertop, and the water vapor can evaporate by itself through the space without a bottom plate. This avoids the problem of mold in traditional mirror cabinets due to moisture, making the storage both hygienic and convenient.

The core ideas of these storage designs are "adapting measures to local conditions" and "fitting habits."

They do not necessarily require a lot of effort to redecorate, and many can be achieved with the help of purchasing appropriate storage tools later.

The cleanliness of your home comes from careful planning in every aspect.

I hope that this ingenious idea can help you get rid of the troubles caused by clutter, making your home a refreshing harbor, a comfortable harbor, and a harbor full of order.