To come up with attractive alternatives to the usual crannies, think outside the box.
You can use a jam-packed bank of shelves that can be a blight-but nicely organized with color-coordinated boxes and mini chests of drawers. It’s a blessing. A cheerful bauble such as a teacup and saucer or faux flowers further enhances the tidy aesthetic.
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Scour your supermarket for tins and cans with vibrant labels. Repurpose the empties to stash art supplies for other doodads you’re trying to corral.
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A bench with a comfy set-a-spell cushion on top, and cubbies below can neatly shelter stacks of still-wanted magazines within arm’s reach.
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Scout flea markets for a timeworn trolley and turn it into a nifty portable gardening center you can use inside or out. If you wish, freshen with spray paint before using.
