Storage Soloutions

Use the space underneath an exposed staircase to create a storage closet.

When trying to create more storage space in the kitchen be creative. Use wall space to hang cooking utensils. Add shelving underneath your kitchen island, or add hooks in order to hang pots and pans.

Don't use bedside tables or coffee tables with empty space underneath -- make sure to use trunks or units with drawers, in order to use for storage.

Old suitcases can act as attractive storage units. Antique leather suitcases look great stacked two or three high in the bedroom and living room. If your taste is a bit more kitsch, stack a few brightly coloured vinyl suitcases (which found fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s) in the bathroom to store towels and such.

Don't underestimate the power of cheap wicker baskets! Make sure to display them in bulk -- three baskets in a row always looks great -- and not only will they store lots of stuff (from mittens and hats to photo albums and cosmetics) they will look wonderful.

A great way to store tools in a workshop or craft room is to use clear plastic storage containers. Will this keep sharp or heavy tools out of the reach of small children, it will make it easier for you to locate a tool.

Need more space in the bedroom? Make sure to utilize any space underneath the bed. Add wheels to boxes kept underneath the bed for easy access, or simply buy a bed with storage built in!

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Tips from: Jane Lockhart, HGTV