Storage Solution Round-Up

Before the warmer weather hits, we’ve come up with some stylish solutions to inspire some pre-spring cleaning.

Leftover holiday clutter has that regrettable tendency to add up throughout the home and fill up every potential nook and cranny, but with some inspiration from our featured designers in this month’s issue—like the up-and-coming bold colour trend Paul Lavoie nodded to—and the current issue of Western Living Condo, there are plenty of unique, trendy options to help you hide clutter and brighten up your space just in time for spring.Cozy Corners: Ikea PS 2014 shelf ($100). Ikea.ca Not only does this streamlined corner cabinet easily fit in any room, it offers plenty of hidden storage, and comes in sleek white for convenient colour coordination. Wooden Wonders: Restoration Hardware Reclaimed Timber Slat Side Table ($760). restorationhardware.com For a more raw look, this side table complements a warm space and surprisingly boasts extra storage.Angular Ideals: Ikea PS 2014 shelf ($60). Ikea.ca An unconventional bookcase can add a dramatic design component to the home, plus the added hooks create dual functionality.Laid-back Chic Living: West Elm Storage Coffee Table in Walnut/Antique Brass(from $549). westelm.com This coffee table boasts a classic look with a homey wood finish, but we love the added advantage of hidden storage.Geometry at Home: 3.14 White bookcase ($600). cb2.ca In clean white, this linear bookshelf stands out on its own yet lends itself to any organized space.Trenton Suitcase Chest by World Market (from $125). worldmarket.com With a vintage feel, this travel-inspired chest is truly a centre-piece but offers a warm colour palette to invoke an inviting space.