Boxing Day is all about relaxation and sales, but we’re taking it literally with these holiday decor storage ideas!
Boxing Day is primarily a British holiday, also celebrated in Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It’s the day after Christmas (or the following Monday if Christmas falls on the weekend) when all the sales are on, Christmas leftovers are enjoyed, and spending time with family and friends is a priority. (Yeah, we thought there was a chance it had to do with actual boxing, too.)
Sure, we Americans aren’t as experienced with Boxing Day. But it does fall the week between Christmas and New Year’s, and that’s usually around the time we want to relax, eat whatever we want, and try to get our houses back in order after all the excitement. It can be hard to get motivated to do the last part (we’ve got the first two covered), we know. It’s so much easier to take it all out than put it back up. We have just the trick to make it all more manageable: boxes. Holiday decor storage boxes.
Okay, these aren’t all boxes. We’ve got bags, shelves, tubs, and more to get you organized. These are specifically made to store all of your holiday goodies, making it so much faster to get everything back to pre-merry condition. Using specific storage solutions for holiday items also means starting off feeling much more organized next year. We know Boxing Day isn’t usually celebrated with clever home hacks, but maybe we can start a new tradition!
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If you have stuff in your home, we have a home storage idea for it.
Whether you’re a pro at organization or find yourself getting dressed from a never-ending pile of clean laundry (we totally get it), smart home storage is a must. Although it may feel daunting to attempt to find a place for everything when just making it out the door on time is a challenge, we’re here to help. These home storage ideas are not only genius; they’re easy (which is, of course, one of our favorite words) and don’t require you to be a well-oiled organizational guru to use.
If a box and a drawer had a brilliant baby, it would be this drop-front sweater box. Of course, you can use it for more than just sweaters, but the real draw is the clear window in the magnetic drop-front. Try one for your handbags and clutches, too!
Well, well, well. If it isn't instant fridge bliss. This home storage idea is sustainably designed and is an easy way to whip your fridge into shape in one pass! We had no idea our refrigerators had so much extra space.
There's literally never enough bathroom or kitchen cabinet space, so we're really loving this metal cabinet organizer. The metal design makes it super durable and the pull-out shelves keep all our stuff accessible. We'll take two, please.
This is one of the most satisfying storage ideas we've seen. Fill one of the plastic cubes with pillows, blankets, coats, sweaters, comforters (you get it), then attach any hose-style vacuum to the built-in air plug, and watch your items compress into easy-to-manage packs!
It's not hard to find over-the-door storage solutions, but this one has a metal frame with attached baskets versus thin plastic pockets. We need one for every door in the house.
This food container lid organizer doesn't require an explanation, but we'll miss the avalanche of lids falling out of the cabinet every time we open it.
Closet space is invaluable, and this adjustable closet rod gives you a lot more of it! It attaches easily to your existing rod, allowing you to layer more hangers as needed.
This clever little 3-tier rack easily slides between your washer and dryer, between the wall and the fridge; anywhere you need to create extra storage within a tight space!
Wedding dishes, holiday dishes, dishes you don't want your kids to break, keep them all stored safe in these cushy quilted set with built-in dividers for the next big meal!
This is the pinnacle of kitchen storage and organization! Store, weigh, measure, auto-convert, and dispense ingredients using the Smart Canisters (this set comes with one large and one small canister, but you can grab more separately as needed for all your ingredients!). You can even download the Chefling app and connect it to your PantyChic System. It doesn't get much more pro than that!
We get a full moment of zen just looking at these airtight storage containers. This set of 24 comes with lids and labels, so you'll have everything you need to get your pantry in shape!
These boots were made for sortin', and that's just what this rack does. It fits up to 10 pairs of any size boots and includes smooth clips for hanging them without damaging or denting suede or leather!
Organizing under the sink can be a huge pain, especially because of all the hardware that's down there. This shelving system not only doubles your space, it wraps around the plumbing and adjusts for the perfect fit!
They're in your car, your bag, and falling out of the kitchen cabinets. Water bottles can be really tough to store, so we're big fans of this 2-pack storage system!
So long, bundle of mops and brooms in the corner! This wall-mounted mop and broom (and anything else with a handle) organizer securely grips your tools so you can grab them and go.
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Just as we watched our babies transform into opinionated toddlers and then imaginative school-goers, our rising tweens reveal ever more of their personalities and passions that aren’t so little anymore. A big part of instilling confidence along the way is showing our respect for their self-expression—their rooms being an important extension of that. Read on for fun and inspiring tween room decor ideas to help make their space truly their own.
Wall space is one of the first terrains you may remember taking control of yourself, whether you collaged photos of friends or hung posters of your favorite bands (or 90210 stars). If your tweens have lived and played in their rooms since nursery-hood, it may well be time for a fresh coat of paint anyway (in a color or fun accent of their choosing). Then let them change up what most inspires them. If you have framed prints they want to update, sites like Etsy, Wayfair and Minted have a range of options and price points. A large bulletin board is easy to refresh, and storyboarding is also a great study tool for visual learners.
The experts at Highlights Learning say it’s a great idea to have a “school stuff” zone, so everything is in one place, making staying on top of schoolwork all the easier. If your tween doesn’t already have a study station, go for a desk that will last through this next stage of her education when she'll be working independently. If you’re short on space, set something up under a lofted bed, go DIY with a hideaway desk, or even retrofit a closet. (We have many more workstation ideas rounded up, too.) And don’t forget wall space when it comes to keeping workflow in check and in style, like a chalkboard calendar, functional pegboard or mounted storage.
Remember those early years of rounding up their toys, puzzles and miscellaneous “projects” every night before bed? Now that it’s their job to keep a tidy room, help your tween stay organized by stowing away anything on the loose in stylish storage bins, like these hand-crafted, 100% cotton, and naturally dyed baskets from Lorena Canals. We love that these are also machine washable and available in ash-rose, aubergine, black, and vintage blue.
It’s that time again to weed shelves and make room for all the new titles they’ll be bringing home in middle school. While they may be reading a fair share on tablets or computers, it’s essential to have real deal books within reach to keep encouraging reading for fun. For age-specific reading inspiration, check out our list of some of the best graphic novels for tweens and teens.
Update the Sleep Zone
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Just as you once transitioned that crib to a toddler or twin bed, it may again be time to re-think sleep. If you have space to work with, consider upgrading to a full or queen that will him off to college (and serve as future guest accommodations, too). Or, perhaps you’re keeping twin beds on hand for the sleep-over circuit now in full swing. No matter the sleeping arrangement, the bedding theme itself could most likely use a refresh.
Let Their Personal Passion Shine
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By this age, many tweens are well on their way to honing a sport, hobby or passion. Their personal space can certainly reflect that, be it a guitar propped in a corner for an aspiring shredder, an oversized world map for a traveler in training, or a printing service for a budding photographer’s latest shots. These metal wall signs from Pottery Barn are perfect for sports fans.
Re-Organize the Closet
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Just as their rooms do, closets should also grow and adapt as our kids do. Marty Basher, an interior design expert at Modular Closets, has some choice tips for tween parents when it comes to organizing closets. “Formal events, dances, concerts, and performances bring the need for more hanging space in the closet,” Basher says. “With their input you can create a space to hang jewelry and formal dresses or suits and uniforms and full-size sports equipment.” Basher also advises adding hooks, a full-length mirror, and shoe storage solutions. “Use under the bed storage for off-season shoes and boots and only have what they’ll need for the season in the closet. Make use of boxes and baskets for high storage of items they don’t use regularly but can reach now when they need them.”
Houseplants do so much to bring fresh air and energy to our interior spaces. So why not give your tween room a little something living to tend to that will give a little fresh O2 in return for a brain boost? You can even rent a plant for a few months to see how your tween does with the new responsibility.
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who enjoys laundry, but that doesn’t mean your laundry room has to look like a mess. Inspired by a few genius Dollar Tree laundry room hacks, we set out to find the best laundry room storage ideas the world has to offer. So whether your washer and dryer are in a closet, the garage, the basement, or conveniently located near your bedrooms, these clever laundry room decor ideas provide loads of storage solutions, will help you get and stay organized, and may even become your favorite room makeover, ever.
Perhaps one of our favorite design solutions, this DIY platform not only raises the laundry units so you can load them up easier without bending over and straining your back, but two clever built-in drawers provide additional storage space for surplus supplies like dryer sheets, extra rags or even a spot to hide all that found change from your family's pockets. Head over to House of Turquoise for details.
Who says a laundry room needs to be white and boring? Sometimes a laundry room makeover needs just a wow factor like this pattern play. Treat your small space with some designer TLC with bold, graphic wallpaper.
You might have all the laundry room ideas in the world, but if your vision doesn’t fit into your space, you’re going to have to compromise. A good way to maximize space is to go for a stacked washer and dryer combo. That way, you’ll still have room for that gorgeous farmhouse sink and built-in mud bench you’ve been dreaming about.
Just because laundry rooms are often awkward spaces that get overwhelmed by the (much-needed) appliances, doesn't mean you can't maximize the space. These shelves, hung perpendicularly to the machines, provide ample storage and take advantage of what would otherwise be a waste of space.
Adding knobs and hooks with a slim profile provides additional storage without eating into the space and making it feel more cramped. See more of this over at Hutchinson House.
Whether you have a nook or a closet for a laundry room, lose the cheap, contractor-grade doors, and save precious floor space (and hide the units while you're at it) with mounted barn doors that slide open and close with little to no effort. No one will suspect such industrial workhorses are hiding behind such an architecturally interesting design.
Barn door hardware can easily be found online or at Home Depot. To determine if this installation will work for you, make sure there is ample wall space on one or both sides for the doors—so the barn doors can slide fully open—whether you have a set of doors that open in the middle of a single door, like the one pictured above from Geoff Chick.
Pegboards are fantastic organizing solutions for tools and desks, but they also make for great laundry room organization as well, like Sincerely Sara D shows above. You can use a single board or kit-out the entire wall in pegboard, which provides a wall of organizational and storage solutions that can change and grow to meet your needs.
Don't forget to paint the board the same color as your wall—it'll help the board to blend into the space, making it feel more cohesive and intentional.
Once you experience a handy folding station in the laundry room, you'll never want to unload the dryer and carry your laundry somewhere else to fold and sort. If you don't have the space for a stand-alone table, take advantage of the space right above the laundry units by installing your very own DIY table. This version from Vintage Revivals went one step further with its design-driven waterfall edge by attaching a tabletop to the wall; being supported by two legs would work just as well.
Don't have space right above the washer and dryer for a folding station? You can install a table that latches to the wall and folds down when you need it, tucking away neatly when you don't.
That space behind the washer and dryer? It's just begging for a custom-shelf. This beauty provides ample storage for supplies you regularly use, freeing up space in the cabinets above for those items that you only need to access occasionally. And the best part? It only costs $12 to build.
If you measure the space and find that the measurements don't line up with off-the-shelf lumber, just pull the units out a few more inches to save yourself from making custom cuts. The Definery Co. shows you how it's done.
Best Laundry Room Hack: Take Advantage of Ceiling Space
Drying racks typically take up a lot of floor space, but this design takes advantage of that unused space found all over your ceiling. This rack we spotted over at George & Willy can be raised and lowered with a pulley system, keeping that air-dry only laundry up and out of the way. But the best part? Discovering there is an unexpected advantage to drying your clothes at such great heights—heat rises so your clothes will get the additional drying help thanks to the nature of science. How cool is that?
In the scope of doing laundry, not much is more annoying than washing and drying button-downs and blouses just to have them end up in a wrinkled mess. This hanging rod takes advantage of the space between two cabinets and is installed close to the laundry unit, which means that you'll have hangers handy for when those precious shirts come out of the dryer. You may even be able to say goodbye to the dry cleaner, saving you more time and money in the long run. See more over at House Beautiful.
Best Laundry Room Hack: Install Ready-to-Assemble Storage
One of the easiest, smartest, and cheapest solutions for an instantly better-looking, functioning laundry room is an off-the-shelf cabinet procured from your favorite big box stores like IKEA or Home Depot. Simply measure the space and find the unit that fits within it. You can dress it up with moldings and the like to make it appear more built-in but it doesn't need to have those fancy details. Add a shelf above the laundry machines for easy access to laundry detergent and dryer sheets.
The entryway of any home is a tricky spot—it’s a magnet for piles of shoes, backpacks and unopened mail but is also the first impression of your home your guests get when they come over. Luckily, you can turn your cluttered entryway into an organized landing spot with these clever storage solutions. Keep reading for the easiest entryway decor ideas for small spaces and beyond that will not only fit your style but also your budget.
If the floor space in your small entry space is too small to accommodate a furniture-like storage solution, look to the wall to solve your organizing needs. The beauty of this DIY pegboard is that it can be customized to fit your space—make it as big or small as you need it. If picking up the drill is too much of a commitment, you can also buy off-the-rack versions on Etsy.
Looking for an entryway organizer on a budget? This affordable bamboo entryway table/shoe rack is the solution you need. This narrow beauty offers everything, including separate spaces for umbrellas and boots, three shelves for all those shoes and a spot for your bag and backpacks.
An extra-narrow entryway can still get its upgrade with an extra-slim console table. Pair this table with a hook or two, and you've got a place to put your mail and keys when you walk in the door. We love that this sustainable pine wood table can be ordered in different lengths, heights and stains—ensuring it fits in with your particular space and decorating style.
Another great small space solution? Use lucite furniture. This clear console table doesn't take up a lot of space visually but offers storage solutions for catch-alls on top and a basket below. Add a welcoming piece of art like this Why Hello art print to warm up the space.
This classic cottage hall tree is supplied by none other than the DIY mecca known as Home Depot. Pull-out drawers, hooks for hats and coats, upper shelves for books and decor make this all-in-one piece an organizer's dream.
Dreaming of being a minimalist? This hall tree takes you there with its clean lines and neutral-colored bench seat. With just enough spots to keep the things you need handy, getting cluttered and overwhelmed is just not an option with this entryway piece.
Thanks to this corner hall tree, typically overlooked (and wasted!) space is now a landing spot for books, shoes, coats and more, thanks to ample hooks and shelves galore.
For those watching their budgets, head to eBay, where there are a variety of new, in-the-box hall tree options. This one comes with a shoe rack, a set of double hooks and a bench in a neutral black iron frame and sandalwood combo and costs just a little over one Benjamin Franklin.
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Organizing is made easy with Target’s Brighroom line of intuitive, simple and flexible storage solutions that are designed to be compatible with one another. Find the right place for all your things—and your people’s things—by mixing and matching your way to organizational nirvana. From drawers to decorative baskets, storage bins to desktop organization, Brightroom has a solution for your space. Keep reading for our favorite organizational tools that will get your 2022 off to the right start.
Perfect for sorting and storing all of those tiny hairbands, hair clips, dental flossers and jars of pink and purple nail polish, Brightroom bathroom trays can be configured to work with your space and stuff. The best news? It works as beautifully for their drawers as for yours.
No matter how organized or tidy your house, there are always those things that just need a home at the end of the day. Meet the solution. Brightroom's basket crates are perfectly sized to slide on a shelf or in a cubby, and you can fill them with dog toys, crafts, hand towels and more.
Say goodbye to the piles of shoes by your back door and hello to your new little friend. Whether it's your shoe collection or your kiddo's (why does every sport require a different shoe, anyway?), this is thebomb.com.
When paired with the 3 Tier Metal Utility Cart ($35), this Pegboard Set is capable of slaying any work-from-home or virtual-learning challenge you might face in 2022. Or, park it in your mudroom or laundry room, or store crafts in it for a versatile option (just in case the world goes back to normal anytime soon).
Hide your extra blankets under your bed, or make a new, efficient storage spot for your child's action figures, LEGO blocks or collection of slime with these long and low storage bins designed to be out-of-sight and out-of-mind.
—Shelley Massey
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Got a huge list of family and friends to shop for this year? If you’re looking to not break the bank this holiday season, our list of gifts for $25 and under is here to save the day. From soothing bath bombs for moms to LEGO kits for kids, our list of gift ideas has a little something for everyone—on the cheap.
Always a popular choice for holiday gift-giving, this LEGO set is a 3-in-1, which means your master builder can make a T-Rex, a Pterodactyl or a Triceratops.
It’s like Connect Four with an edge—literally. Drop your tokens into the different sides of the tower, using the corners to trick other players. The first one to create a line of four wins!
Not only are each of these made with essential oils and Epsom salts, but when you buy from Thistle Farms, you are helping to support healing for women who are victims of addiction, prostitution and trafficking.
If there’s one thing we’re always looking for as parents, it’s a better way to store LEGO bricks. While we still haven’t found the perfect storage solution, we did find plenty of options to help get you started. From rolling carts to a bag that sweeps everything up in one swoop, here are our top picks for how to keep those bricks together and out from under your feet.
LEGO Bags Organizer
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When it comes to organizing all those LEGO bricks, why not turn to the creators themselves? LEGO Bags is ready to rock your world with a super cool storage system. The 4 Piece Organizer Tote features a playmat and three zip bins to keep everything (including those “in-process” projects) in place. Best of all, it all folds up into one hand tote!
You don't have to sacrifice style when it comes to storing LEGO. This sharp-looking five-drawer metal cabinet from the Container Store is offered in several bright colors (red, orange, green, aqua and more). Simply add in some of the drawer dividers, and you've got a place for every last brick.
Sometimes your kids will want to build with LEGO in their rooms, sometimes they'll want to build in the living room, kitchen or wherever else strikes their fancy. An arts and craft storage cart will also work for their bricks, especially if you find bins to organize the pieces. This one from Michael's is great because you can choose white or color bins!
What better place to store bricks than a minifig head? Not only are they stackable, but they’re easy to clean, and they make great room decor for a master builder.
We love this stylish toy storage basket that turns into a play mat. Simply pour the bricks out onto the play mat and use the handles to scoop them right back up when it’s time to clean up.
Storage ideas for travel are important too! This little container not only has a small drawer for important bricks, but it also has a handle and a building plate on top, which is ideal for car or plane travel.
If you want to try to keep LEGO sets together, these mesh bags are super helpful. You can store all the bricks in the set as well as the instructions, and they easily go into a bin or storage container.
If you’re dreaming of toy storage and home organization à la The Home Edit, now is the perfect time to make it happen! Spring cleaning season is here, and with a few organization ideas that include clever storage containers, under-bed storage and even LEGO storage, a tidy home can be yours. Keep reading to see our favorite toy storage solutions below.
Build Your Own Cameron Wall System
With this storage solution from Pottery Barn Kids, you can pick and choose which shelves, drawers and other components to create a customized unit that fits your needs.
LEGO can be challenging to keep in one place. If you don’t mind all the bricks being mixed up, this cinching storage mat is ideal. Lay it out, play, and then close it up when you’re ready to be done.
These fashionable bins come in the shape of a bear and are made from real water hyacinth, which is a renewable resource. This storage bin will add a touch of texture to your kids’ room or playroom.
It's easy to keep your puzzles organized with a wire rack. Kids can easily slip them out to use and back in when they’re done. Say goodbye to searching the bottom of the toy bin for that last piece!
The space under your bed or your kids’ bed is usually underutilized, so invest in a few basic storage containers and push toys out of sight. This is a good way to keep a rotation of toys going. Every once in a while, swap out what’s in the container.
The ultimate home organization, this toy and craft storage starter kit was designed by the team behind The Home Edit phenomena and is available at The Container Store.
Make your storage unit a statement piece too. This geometric bookcase from Crate & Kids has plenty of space for toys, but its sophisticated design means you don’t have to sacrifice style.
Made with soft felt and designed to drape over a footbed, side rails or even between the mattress, this fun bedside storage caddy gives your kids a place to store tablets, books, diaries and more. Choose from a shark, cat and dinosaurs.
Garage Sports Equipment Storage Organizer with Baskets and Hooks
Keep all the sports equipment in one easily accessed location with this storage set up. There's a spot for bats and racquets, shelves for shoes, cleats, and bins for soccer balls, baseballs, yoga mats and more.
I am a wife, a Mom of 2 boys, and founder of NYC home organizing company, Stylish Spaces.Not a minimalist but a realist. Passionate about helping fit big lives in city sized homes.
Parenting is hard. Even in the best of times, it can seem overwhelming to manage all the responsibilities that come with having children. Then a global pandemic hits and well… we’re now in charge of navigating the “new normal” and everything that entails, including virtual learning.
The struggle is real for both parents and kids alike; social interactions have been replaced by hours of Zoom calls, and digital homework needs to be completed despite the distractions of home.
We could all use a little help these days. So I’m sharing my top tips for organizing your home to set up your kids (and you) up for success:
Tip 1: Eliminate distractions:
It seems simple but let’s face it, little kids make big messes and the mess is distracting. Clear surfaces = clear minds. If you don’t already have a system in place, I would suggest drawers. This is a simple, inexpensive, freestanding solution that toys and other distractions can be placed into and closed until the class is dismissed.
Tip 2: Get a Calendar:
This new schedule is hard and having a calendar in your kids’ room is a great way for them to understand their schedule. Whether that means managing their time throughout the day or keep track of “in-school” vs “virtual” days. Kids have an incredible ability to adapt, but children thrive when they’re given structure and know what’s expected of them.
Tip 3: Designate a space to learn:
Whether it’s a desk or a seat at the kitchen counter, designate a spot for learning to occur. Clear surfaces of everything that isn’t school related. I love using a desk mat for kids because not only are they easy to clean, in case of a spill or marker slip, but they also define the workspace.
Tip 4: Organize school materials
There is value in organizing your kids’ school materials. Supplies should be easy to reach and easy to put away. For example: a cup for pencils. It’s easy to grab what you need and easy to throw it back in the cup! A file sorter is another easy way for kids to organize what they need. Whether it’s a shelf for each subject or one for paper, one for homework – everyone knows where to find what they need.
Will these tips magically transform virtual learning, maybe not, but you might be surprised at the big impact of small changes.
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Rolling Drawer Storage
Clean it up and roll it away
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Bonus: you have some control over this storage! If you can’t trust your kids to stay out of those drawers, simply wheel it next to your WFH station to keep it under control. This could also allow for your kids to choose one drawer to access during break and it makes clean up easy when it’s time to get back to work.
This particular calendar set gives you the option to use 1 or all 3 calendars and break down the week, and/ or the month. The dry erase is easy to use and it is a peel and stick calendar meaning no need to hang it or worry about kids knocking it off the wall when writing on it.
You can get desk mat's in all different colors and I suggest having fun with this one. This desk mat is waterproof and will protect your desks/ countertops but the occasional slip of a marker or glue stick. Easy to pick up, clean and move. This mat even comes with a wrap for when you're traveling or need to store it.
This is an easy place to organize all paper/ folders/ homework etc. Not only will this cut down on kids constantly asking for help because they can't find something but it makes it super easy to grab what you in for in-school days.
I love these magnetic storage solutions because it allows kids (and adults) to take the whole containers right off the wall, use them and replace them back on the wall when they are done. For everyone who is trying to keep their homes tidy and preserve space, this is a fantastic solution.
Let's face it, we're talking about getting kids to be successful at virtual learning... we've got to remember to have some fun with it. This spinning pencil/ pen holder is just that.
This product is great for kids who might be at a kitchen counter or table somewhere that isn't a designated desk because it can be rolled over and moved so easily. Everything you need to store can be placed on this cart which ultimately becomes a traveling desk caddy.
