Where to Find Extra Storage in Your Home | Room-by-Room Tips

Where to Find Extra Storage in Your Home | Room-by-Room Tips

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Does your home constantly feel cluttered? Does it seem like adding more square footage is the only way to get things under control? You're not alone. Many homeowners don't realize how much untapped potential exists within the space they already have. 

The truth is, creating a more organized home isn't always about having more space. It's often about using your existing space more intentionally. From overlooked corners to underutilized closets, there are countless opportunities to add storage, reduce clutter, and improve the way your home functions.  

And if you're considering future resale value, the benefits extend beyond everyday organization: a 2025 National Association of REALTORS® report found that closet renovations recover an estimated 83% of their cost at resale, making them one of the top remodeling projects for cost recovery. 

The key is finding storage solutions that work with your lifestyle, not against it. Whether you're organizing for a growing family, simplifying your routines, or trying to maximize storage space in a smaller home, thoughtful design can make every room work harder. 

Rethink What’s Possible: Start by Assessing Your Space

Before designing your custom storage solution, start with a simple reset: evaluate what you truly need to keep. 

Clutter often hides usable storage space. Purging unused or outdated items can instantly free up room and help you better understand what type of organization your home actually needs. Once you’ve simplified, look for overlooked opportunities throughout your home. Many homeowners are surprised by how much additional storage they can create simply by upgrading existing spaces with better systems. 

Primary Closet

Closets are often one of the biggest missed opportunities for extra storage in your home. 

Whether the closet is large or small, standard or quirky, these are a few of our most recommended closet design tips: 

  • Hang rods at varying heights to accommodate a rotating wardrobe 
  • Add drawers for folded clothing and accessories  
  • Use vertical dividers for handbags, sweaters, or linens  
  • Keep floor space open with a wall-mounted solution 
  • Add accessories such as a tie rack or laundry bin 

A thoughtfully designed closet can simplify your morning routine while helping every inch of space work more efficiently. 

Primary Closet

Closets are often one of the biggest missed opportunities for extra storage in your home. 

Whether the closet is large or small, standard or quirky, these are a few of our most recommended closet design tips: 

  • Hang rods at varying heights to accommodate a rotating wardrobe 
  • Add drawers for folded clothing and accessories  
  • Use vertical dividers for handbags, sweaters, or linens  
  • Keep floor space open with a wall-mounted solution 
  • Add accessories such as a tie rack or laundry bin 

A thoughtfully designed closet can simplify your morning routine while helping every inch of space work more efficiently. 

Kid’s Closet

Children’s storage needs constantly evolve, which is why flexibility matters. A custom organizer adjusts to meet the storage needs of your child now, and as they grow. 

To maximize storage space in a child’s room: 

  • Start with triple-hanging rods for their tiny t-shirts, then transition into double-hanging rods as they settle into their big kid clothes 
  • Add open cubbies and labeled bins for toys, books, and crafts  
  • Install low hooks so kids can independently hang backpacks and jackets  
  • Incorporate adjustable shelving that can evolve over time  


Creating accessible storage not only keeps the room cleaner, but also encourages kids to participate in daily organization habits. 

Kid’s Closet

Children’s storage needs constantly evolve, which is why flexibility matters. A custom organizer adjusts to meet the storage needs of your child now, and as they grow. 

To maximize storage space in a child’s room: 

  • Start with triple-hanging rods for their tiny t-shirts, then transition into double-hanging rods as they settle into their big kid clothes 
  • Add open cubbies and labeled bins for toys, books, and crafts  
  • Install low hooks so kids can independently hang backpacks and jackets  
  • Incorporate adjustable shelving that can evolve over time  


Creating accessible storage not only keeps the room cleaner, but also encourages kids to participate in daily organization habits. 

Laundry Room

Laundry rooms tend to become catch-all spaces quickly, especially when storage is limited. 

Instead of storing things on or near the floor, raise them up. Hanging open shelving in the laundry room can boost the storage capacity in the room as well as give you easy access to your belongings. 

A few simple upgrades can dramatically improve functionality: 

  • Add cabinets above the washer and dryer  
  • Install hanging rods for easy air-drying  
  • Add a valet rod and fold-out ironing board for quick touch-ups 
  • Use labeled baskets to sort laundry supplies  
Laundry Room

Laundry rooms tend to become catch-all spaces quickly, especially when storage is limited. 

Instead of storing things on or near the floor, raise them up. Hanging open shelving in the laundry room can boost the storage capacity in the room as well as give you easy access to your belongings. 

A few simple upgrades can dramatically improve functionality: 

  • Add cabinets above the washer and dryer  
  • Install hanging rods for easy air-drying  
  • Add a valet rod and fold-out ironing board for quick touch-ups 
  • Use labeled baskets to sort laundry supplies  

Pantry

Pantries work best when everything has a designated place. 

These thoughtful storage features can improve pantry organization and make daily cooking routines more efficient: 

  • Wire baskets keep snacks and produce visible and within reach 
  • Beech drawers provide warm, hidden storage for pantry essentials 
  • Tray dividers keep pans, platters, and boards neatly organized 
  • Floor-mounted systems offer sturdy storage with a built-in look 
  • Adjustable shelves adapt easily to changing storage needs 
Pantry

Pantries work best when everything has a designated place. 

These thoughtful storage features can improve pantry organization and make daily cooking routines more efficient: 

  • Wire baskets keep snacks and produce visible and within reach 
  • Beech drawers provide warm, hidden storage for pantry essentials 
  • Tray dividers keep pans, platters, and boards neatly organized 
  • Floor-mounted systems offer sturdy storage with a built-in look 
  • Adjustable shelves adapt easily to changing storage needs 

Entryway

Your entryway is one of the hardest-working areas in the home. Without proper organization, it can quickly become overwhelmed with shoes, coats, bags, and miscellaneous clutter. 

A few smart entryway upgrades include: 

  • Floor-mounted storage systems with hooks and cubbies  
  • Built-in benches with hidden storage underneath  
  • Baskets or drawers for shoes, scarves, and pet supplies  
  • Designated drop zones for each family member  

Creating clear storage zones helps reduce visual clutter and makes busy mornings feel more manageable. 

Entryway

Your entryway is one of the hardest-working areas in the home. Without proper organization, it can quickly become overwhelmed with shoes, coats, bags, and miscellaneous clutter. 

A few smart entryway upgrades include: 

  • Floor-mounted storage systems with hooks and cubbies  
  • Built-in benches with hidden storage underneath  
  • Baskets or drawers for shoes, scarves, and pet supplies  
  • Designated drop zones for each family member  

Creating clear storage zones helps reduce visual clutter and makes busy mornings feel more manageable. 

Make the Most of the Space You Already Have 

By rethinking underutilized closets, maximizing vertical space, and adding storage systems designed around your needs, you can transform cluttered areas into organized, functional spaces that support your daily routine.

Ready to unlock the hidden potential in your space? Start designing your custom storage solution today. 

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