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5 Creative Storage Ideas to Make Life Easier

Organization — it's good for the soul. Shift that sense of ease into high gear by taking your whole home to task.

To prove that making true storage strides is far easier than you might think, we've pulled together five of our favorite space-saving hacks using everyday items you can find at Costco.com.

1. Cover sleeping and storage on one wall

Headboards have their place, but if you're working with limited storage space, there's a better-served plan for the area dedicated to snoozing. Enter: the wall bed.

Pro-Tip: Opt for furniture that serves a dual purpose. Try a storage bench at the foot of the bed and a side table that doubles as a desk.

2. Repurpose a wine rack for towel storage

Don't let an ever-mounting pile of clean towels absorb precious real estate. Hang a wine rack in the bathroom for a streamlined towel station that leaves the linen closet open for the taking.

Pro-Tip: If your closet is overrun with clutches and handbags, you can utilize the same trick by hanging a wine rack on the back of your closet door.

3. Think tall with overhead storage

This applies to ceilings high and low. Taking advantage of corners, as well as the space above doorways, introduces much-needed storage to otherwise dead space.

Pro-Tip: Many a garage floor is sacrificed to athletic equipment, holiday decorations and seasonal items. Save that space for daily necessities by elevating the clutter so it remains overhead.

4. Loft the kids' beds

Lofted beds are fun for kids and offer endless possibilities for the space underneath. Create a designated study cubby, build a makeshift fort, or curtain off the area for supplemental closet space.

Pro-Tip: If the space below the mattress is left free, stock up on electric lanterns and fort supplies so the kids can camp indoors when they have company.

5. Design the room around multi-purpose furniture

Use kitchen islands or preparation tables for extra counter space, glassware storage or the perfect spot to stack cookbooks. Look in-depth at the features of the furniture, such as built-in racks or food-safe counters.

Pro-Tip: Use items commonly known for kitchen storage – such as tiered fruit stands or wire food drawers – to declutter under the bathroom sink or inside garage shelves.