Figuring out how to store and organize items in your home can be a confusing and frustrating task. It’s hard to decide the best places for things as well as how to store them so they don’t look ugly or unsightly. Luckily, there are some very clever and beautiful ways to store things in your home so that it doesn’t just stay organized, but looks gorgeous as well. We’ve rounded up 8 fabulous ways to store every day items in your home.
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1. Hang Your Ironing Board On Decorative Hooks
If you’re going to be hanging your ironing board up on a wall, why not hang it on some gorgeous hooks? Instead of using boring, plain, hooks you can buy some beautiful decorative hooks like these so that when your ironing board is hanging it looks wonderful.
(For other great home tutorials, DIY projects, and craft ideas, head over to A Diamond In The Stuff).
2. Store Mouth Wash In Oil Bottle
Let’s face it, mouth wash bottles are really ugly. There’s no reason to keep that unsightly bottle on your counter when you can put it in a bottle like this. This particular bottle is for oil or vinegar. Not only does it look so much prettier than the plastic bottle, but the spout will make it easier to pour from as well.
(Head over to Smart School House for a lot of other great craft ideas, DIY projects, delicious recipes and more).
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3. Store Makeup Brushes in Pretty Baskets
Storing beauty products can get pretty annoying. It’s hard to find the right containers to hold the makeup and brushes so you will still be able to see what they are. These decorative baskets are the perfect solution. Not only can you easily see which brush you want, but they look beautiful on display.
(If you’re looking for beauty tips, tricks, and reviews, head over to Holly Arabella’s UK Beauty Blog).
4. Store Cupcake Liners In Mason Jar
How cute and fun do these cupcake liners look on display in this mason jar? This is a great storage solution because it is really easy to see all your cupcake liners at once. This car could easily be kept in your pantry for a fun little surprise when you open the door, or you could keep it out on a shelf to add some color and vivacity to your kitchen.
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5. Store Wrapping Paper In Patterned Baskets
How to easily store wrapping paper is always a problem in many people’s homes. You want to be able to see it and access it easily, but you don’t want it to get messy or look ugly. Well, in order to solve both these problems you can store it in a basket like this one. It’s so gorgeous that it almost acts as a decorative accessory to the room.
(Head over to Smart School House for a lot of other great craft ideas, DIY projects, delicious recipes and more).
6. Store Pens In Decorative Magnetized Containers
If you find yourself with some old containers from tea, medicine, or candy, save them and add a magnet to the back of them. This way you can put them on your refrigerator and store pens and pencils in them. It’s a clever storage solution that’s not only functional but fun and unique as well.
(For any and all things crafty, you’ve got to check out Martha Stewart where you’ll find endless amounts of DIY ideas as well as decorating tips and more).
7. Use A Magazine Holder To Store Beauty Products
One of the most frustrating things about using hair tools is that they are so hard to store and keep organized. Well, now you can easily keep them in one place where they will look nice by putting them in a magazine holder. It keeps them all together while still looking decorative.
8. Display Perfume On A Pretty Cupcake Stand
If you’re like me you’ve got tons of perfume and lotion bottles floating around in your medicine cabinet falling out every time you open it. An easy solution to this problem is to store all your fun perfume bottles on a cupcake stand on the bathroom counter or dresser top.
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9. Use Painted Mason Jars to Store Kitchen Utensils
Drawer space is prime real estate in the kitchen, and that’s why using decorative holders on top of the counter can make a world of difference. Purchase pre-colored jars or make yourself, but either way there’s no denying the wow factor these jars bring!
Check out the full DIY project at ForRent.com.
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10. Charging Station
Get rid of unsightly and tangled cords by constructing your own charging station. If you hang off the counter like this design, you reclaim your counter space, add a design element and always know where your phone is!
Head to PolkaDotsInTheCountry.blogspot.com to see 9 more charging station ideas!
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