Cool Storage

I have a three year old son who has tons and tons of toys, and a thirty-three year old husband with just as many toys. As a result, storage space is at a premium in our house and I'm always looking for cool ways to hide stuff - whether that stuff is a bag full of sharpies, a bunch of wooden train tracks, or a collection of cordless drill batteries.

Here are some great recent storage finds:

Kit Pollard

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This is a fabulous way to store fabric - much better than the jumbled mass at my house. I love the painted inside of the armoire - perfect for any kind of storage, really.

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This is much better looking - and MUCH more functional - than the mess of tangled necklaces on my makeup table.

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I've long loved this shot of a vintage armoire-cum-baby closet. What a great idea.

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These hidden shelves prove that every space is a great space for extra storage.

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I love these under-the-stairs drawers...

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And these under-the-bed ones. They're perfect for a kids' room or a guest room.

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These boxes are so neat and organized from the outside - perfect hiding spots for a junk-hound like me.

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Boxes and bins are great catch-alls in the kitchen, too.

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This is a great example why it makes sense to hire a great kitchen designer - they know how to incorporate shelving that will make use of every single spot in an island.

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I love this armoire, which offers hiding spaces, but also shows off certain pieces.

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I'm totally jealous of Becky's "pursery" - all that space to keep purses looking great. And I'd never forget what I owned!