Home Ec: Open Storage Solutions

Recently, I went through my closet… again. No matter how diligent I am about not letting “stuff” accumulate, my apartment somehow always gets back to a state of bursting at the seams. After doing a serious evaluation and determining that I simply cannot get rid of anything else, I am forcing myself to seek out new, clever storage solutions. In the past at Design*Sponge, we have focused a lot on beautiful objects you can use to contain your collections. These gorgeous pieces look great on a shelf and are treasures in their own way. For today’s Home Ec, however, we’ll be taking a look at some open storage solutions.

What I love about open storage solutions is that they’re perfect for showing off your belongings. As a curator, I like flaunting my thrift-store finds and vintage goodies. They were meant to be seen and enjoyed by me and my guests, not shoved in a box in the closet. Many of you can relate, I am sure. Being a renter, I am also always hunting down smart ways to make a visual impact without compromising the bones of my space. Today’s fun and easy solutions check both of those boxes, so no need to worry about upsetting those crusty landlords. Once you’ve taken a look, don’t forget to leave your own tips in the comment section below. I am sure you guys have even more great insights, so let’s all help one another out. Enjoy! —Garrett

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