The Want List: Good-Looking Storage
Storage might not be the pinnacle of design, but it is pivotal. Even if you’ve Marie-Kondoed your heart out, there’s a good chance you’ll still find corners of your home cushioned with loose objects. Certainly, you don’t want anything that brings you joy being destined for the donation pile on a technicality. These elegantly-designed solutions can help you contend with clutter while keeping your place looking neat.
Daisy Storage Bench
Save space by giving decor the duty of storage. Shoes, stuffed animals you can’t ever again look in the eye after considering their disposal, or the load of supplies your latest crafting hobby requires will all fit. Though West Elm’s Daisy Storage Bench can be found under Kids Furniture, it adds interest to adult spaces, too, with its wavy scalloped edges and mature fabric options from linen to distressed velvet. Go ahead and sit on a throne of hidden belongings.
$399.00-$549.00 at West Elm
Schoolhouse Stacking Trays
Collect the odd ends that inevitably accumulate on the counter in an orderly fashion. These sleek trays will shield the random assortment of things that migrate into displeasing piles. The lacquer finish (in two soft colorways) makes storage a part of the decor. Store your need-to-be-seen trinkets in a way that displays them as a curated collection.
$79.00 (Set of Four) at Schoolhouse
Le Market Basket
You could fill this organic woven basket with a dozen baguettes from the farmer’s market or leave it in the corner for your surplus of throw blankets. Made in Morocco, this market bag made of natural fiber palm leaves and reeds invites an earthy element into a home that wants to shield stuff in a breezy, casual way.
$38.00 at Oeuf
Open Spaces Under Bed Storage
We’re all guilty of shoving what’s in the way under the bed. But without a system, “under the bed” becomes a wasteland of dusty luggage and forgotten sweaters. These neutral zip-up bins from Open Spaces clears the chaos. Fit up to three under a full-, queen-, or king-size so your wardrobes can rest through their off-season.
$148.00 (Set of Two) at Open Spaces
Merino Wool Bin
Your meticulously decorated living room need not be agitated by the addition of flimsy plastic bins. The Merino Wool Bin by Graf Lantz blends with any vibe, offering a serene warmth to any corner. Pair it with the coordinating small and medium lidded bins for a storage situation that lets you have your curated abode and chunky game consoles, too.
$148.00 at Graf Lantz
HAY Recycled Color Crate
Infuse practicality with Danish design. HAY’s Recycled Colour Crates will curb your craving for appealing storage. In the pantry they can cradle cereal and chips. On the counter, they can hold olive oils and a selection of specialty salts. But they’re not just for a cool kitchen that would meet Molly Baz standards. These storage vessels, in three accommodating sizes, are a landing bin for any surplus of potential clutter. Think about record collections, office supplies, or your scented candle obsession. Mix colors — or, excuse us, colours — to match your vibe.
$16.00-$45.00 at Design Within Reach
Yamazaki Storage Caddy
Pretty and portable, pick up toys and wires and cleaning supplies as you make your way around the house. Hide what you collect within the walls of this sleek caddy. A wooden handle elevates the ordinary bin into a storage piece that comes in peace. The caddy works with you, holding onto loose items while not disrupting your style.
