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Storage from A to Z – what, where, how and why?

Storage from A to Z – what, where, how and why?

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James McAdams

23/09/2019

Keeping your home neat and tidy is no mean feat. That's why we’ve put together this Magazine, showcasing functional and designer storage boxes and containers. Thanks to our suggestions, all your belongings will have their rightful place in your home. What’s more, their intriguing shapes, patterns, and colours mean these boxes and baskets aren't just practical; they also make fantastic interior decorations.

Storage Boxes – a must-have for every home

Documents piling up on the living room shelf, jewellery scattered across the bedside table in the bedroom, travel souvenirs crammed into the wardrobe – we all love to hoard, collect, and accumulate various bits and bobs. The ideal spot for all those trinkets and odds and ends are storage boxes. They differ primarily in shape and material. We offer decorative boxes in round, square, rectangular, and even star shapes. A round box is the perfect place to store holiday souvenirs, jewellery, or cosmetics, such as lipsticks, pencils, or eyeshadows. Meanwhile, larger decorative boxes can be used as organisers for CDs, albums, or festive decorations.

Seigaiha photo and CD storage box
Ferm Living deep striped box
Seigaiha photo and CD storage box
Ferm Living deep striped box

Boxes...

come in handy in various rooms around the house. With their help, you can organise your wardrobe, stashing away belts, scarves, gloves, or shoes. For the bedroom, flat containers that slide under the bed are a functional idea. Decorative boxes also work brilliantly in a child's room as toy storage containers. You can keep building blocks, soft toys, and other small items in them.

Our boxes are made from various materials: cardboard, metal, wood, and come in a wide array of colours. Blue, black, white, or red boxes are just a few of the options on offer.

Advantages of boxes:

  • boxes are equipped with lids, keeping their contents dust-free and protected from damage;
  • boxes can be stacked one on top of the other, saving space in your wardrobe or on a shelf;
  • boxes fulfil a dual function: they are both practical and decorative;
  • the wide selection of storage boxes allows for them to be perfectly matched to your interior design;
  • though small, they can hold a surprising number of bits and bobs;

Disadvantages of boxes:

  • cardboard boxes are not suitable for the bathroom, as they can be damaged by moisture;
Alumarble Container spherical metal

£10.25

Alumarble Container spherical metal

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Storage Containers – functional and aesthetic

Do you have more belongings than space? Functional storage containers will help you organise your space and get a grip on scattered keys or tangled cables. Thanks to them, various items will always be sorted and put away. Like boxes, containers vary in shape, size, and material. Plastic containers are the most popular, but we also have models made of wood or metal. Among our proposals, you'll find both modern storage containers that will perfectly fit a Scandinavian or minimalist style, as well as ornate, golden containers ideal for lovers of extravagance and rich patterns.

Seigaiha photo and CD storage box
Ferm Living deep striped box
Alumarble round metal container
Seigaiha photo and CD storage box
Ferm Living deep striped box
Alumarble round metal container

We offer a range of diverse containers that facilitate space organisation, suitable for storing remotes, cables, house or car keys, as well as office accessories or business cards. Metal containers, on the other hand, are a good choice for the kitchen. They are excellent for storing dry food products.

An additional advantage of storage containers is their designer look, which means we can proudly display them on a desk in a study or a cabinet in the hallway. Equip your home with functional containers that will not only help you keep various items in check but also liven up your interior, serving as a splendid decorative accent.

Storage Baskets – for towels, blankets, throws, bedspreads, toys…

Do you have many things at home for which you lack space in wardrobes, chests of drawers, or regular drawers? We have a brilliant solution for you! These are functional and spacious storage baskets, which, due to their interesting and unique appearance, serve both a practical and decorative function. Storage baskets are a good solution for the kitchen and bathroom, but also for a dressing room, hallway, or child's room. In a large basket, you can store cushions, blankets, throws, bedspreads, books, or toys. It’s also an excellent place to keep neatly folded or rolled-up towels, as well as detergents. Smaller baskets are ideal for storing cosmetics in the bathroom or spices in the kitchen.

Advantages of baskets:

  • they constitute an unconventional decorative element of the interior;
  • a wide selection of baskets allows you to match the container to your needs, as well as the interior design; you will find timeless and versatile wicker baskets, but also a metal basket, perfectly fitting modern and minimalist aesthetics, as well as baskets made of rattan or seagrass, which are an ideal solution for lovers of rustic style;

Disadvantages of baskets:

  • baskets should only store fairly lightweight items; otherwise, the container walls may bend and become distorted;

  • the woven nature of baskets means they have many gaps, so it is recommended to store large items in them; small, delicate items may fall out;
Tales Of Wood Office wastebasket nut

£186.49

Tales Of Wood Office wastebasket nut

Normann Copenhagen

2 variants

Storage Chests – ideal for large items

Wooden Chests

Surely, most of you associate chests with rather unattractive and unsophisticated storage containers. Nothing could be further from the truth! Just take a look at the chests available in our offer, ranging from classic wooden styles to chests in beautiful, pastel colours. Wooden chests are the most frequently chosen, but in our assortment, you will also find much lighter and colourful plastic chests. Wondering what to store in them? A wooden chest will help you organise space in the cellar, garage, pantry, or attic, though not exclusively. It's an ideal place for fruits, vegetables, preserves, or DIY accessories. You can also keep books, magazines, periodicals, toys, or beer bottles in chests. You can even use wooden chests to create a sturdy bookshelf or an original shoe rack yourself.

Advantages of chests:

  • they are made from durable, solid, and robust materials, allowing them to store heavy items;

  • they can be stacked, which saves space;
  • they have convenient handles for easy carrying;
  • the appealing look of the chests allows them to be placed in the hallway, bedroom, or child's room;

Disadvantages of chests:

  • due to their size, they take up quite a bit of space;
  • they are quite heavy;

Magazine Racks – the best place for periodicals

A newspaper on the dining table, on the bedside table, on the kitchen windowsill, on the washing machine in the bathroom… Sound familiar? If so, it’s a sign that you need to equip your interior with a practical and aesthetic magazine rack that will hold everyone's favourite periodicals.

In our offer, you will find both classic and modern magazine racks, which will also perfectly serve as an unusual decorative element for your interior. Made from high-quality materials: wood, plastic, steel, and even flexible canvas, they will help you get a grip on newspapers, as well as letters, bills, or advertising flyers. Magazine racks look interesting in an interior, don't take up much space, and are highly functional. This is an ideal solution for those who value neatness and order.

Pocket 2 wall organiser
Woodrow storage basket
Boxxx M container
Pocket 2 wall organiser
Woodrow storage basket
Boxxx M container

Magazine racks come in various shapes and colours, making them easy to match the character of your interior. They are perfectly suited for rooms decorated in modern, Scandinavian, or even rustic styles. The magazine racks we offer are the best example of design that simultaneously serves both a practical and decorative function, which is why we can confidently place them in the bedroom, study, or even the living room.

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Herman Newspaper rack

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Herman Newspaper rack

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Are you looking for other ways to organise your home? Visit FA Magazine: Stash it away! Modern shelves and chests of drawers that will organise your life, where we've reviewed functional shelves, chests of drawers, and storage cabinets.

Don't delay any longer; equip your home today with essential containers, boxes, baskets, and storage chests to bring order to the chaos and find a permanent and designated spot for every item.

James McAdams
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James McAdams
specializes in news and trends in design. He explores the world of textiles and patterns looking for the easiest solutions to complicated quests. What he finds fascinating is modern forms as well as proven solutions.