Stuff n' Things

[JustGeorge]

I'm going through my room yet again, which seems to accumulate all the junk and stuff that really has no permanent place to be.

I live in an old four square house. Two of the bedrooms have very tiny closets, other than that, there's no storage other than a shed that was added over the summer. The shed is a pain in the hindquarters to get to, and not really a place you'd store anything other than large items you only use on occasion(not the place for hammers, light bulbs, guitars, etc).

Have you come up with any creative ways of storing items in which they're still easily accessed?

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

I'm going through my room yet again, which seems to accumulate all the junk and stuff that really has no permanent place to be.

I live in an old four square house. Two of the bedrooms have very tiny closets, other than that, there's no storage other than a shed that was added over the summer. The shed is a pain in the hindquarters to get to, and not really a place you'd store anything other than large items you only use on occasion(not the place for hammers, light bulbs, guitars, etc).

Have you come up with any creative ways of storing items in which they're still easily accessed?

well...frankly...no, I haven't.

I hope someone else has, and can teach me...

good thread idea!

 

[Revoltingest]

I'm going through my room yet again, which seems to accumulate all the junk and stuff that really has no permanent place to be.

I live in an old four square house. Two of the bedrooms have very tiny closets, other than that, there's no storage other than a shed that was added over the summer. The shed is a pain in the hindquarters to get to, and not really a place you'd store anything other than large items you only use on occasion(not the place for hammers, light bulbs, guitars, etc).

Have you come up with any creative ways of storing items in which they're still easily accessed?

Shelves, cabinets, tool chests, & any horizontal
surface that isn't already overloaded with junk.

 

[JustGeorge]

Shelves, cabinets, tool chests, & any horizontal
surface that isn't already overloaded with junk.

I think almost all the surfaces are overloaded with junk now. Other than the occasional clear space because a cat has knocked everything down. In a house with ten cats, that happens frequently.

I wonder if there's a non-tacky way to put a tool chest in the bedroom... I just removed three hammers, two levels, and several caulk doohickies from there...

 

[Revoltingest]

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I wonder if there's a non-tacky way to put a tool chest in the bedroom... I just removed three hammers, two levels, and several caulk doohickies from there...

Get a really nice tool chest.

 

[Heyo]

Have you come up with any creative ways of storing items in which they're still easily accessed?

If by "creative" you mean utterly useless and counterproductive, then, yes, I have. I'm working on a loft bed under which I can then store the tools and raw material I bought to make the bed.

 

[JustGeorge]

If by "creative" you mean utterly useless and counterproductive, then, yes, I have. I'm working on a loft bed under which I can then store the tools and raw material I bought to make the bed.

A loft bed! That's a good idea. That would be an excuse to rip the ceiling fan out(I hate fans). And I could hang sheets to hide the very very large under the bed area... though I suspect the cats would take it over.

 

[Spirit of Light]

I'm going through my room yet again, which seems to accumulate all the junk and stuff that really has no permanent place to be.

I live in an old four square house. Two of the bedrooms have very tiny closets, other than that, there's no storage other than a shed that was added over the summer. The shed is a pain in the hindquarters to get to, and not really a place you'd store anything other than large items you only use on occasion(not the place for hammers, light bulbs, guitars, etc).

Have you come up with any creative ways of storing items in which they're still easily accessed?

My solution was to become a minimalist no need to huge space to store
Mostly when I buy something it is because something else broken or got lost. And actually i still feel i have to many things right now.

 

[JustGeorge]

My solution was to become a minimalist no need to huge space to store
Mostly when I buy something it is because something else broken or got lost. And actually i still feel i have to many things right now.

I'm married to someone with a mild hoarding problem. So, the ball's not entirely in my court.

Kids seem to come with lots of toys, too...

 

[Heyo]

A loft bed! That's a good idea. That would be an excuse to rip the ceiling fan out(I hate fans). And I could hang sheets to hide the very very large under the bed area... though I suspect the cats would take it over.

A confined dark place from which to ambush prey, your cats will be very grateful (and ambush you from under the bed):

 

[JustGeorge]

A confined dark place from which to ambush prey, your cats will be very grateful (and ambush you from under the bed):

With an under the bed space that big, I can ambush back.

These sound like fun times!

 

[Heyo]

With an under the bed space that big, I can ambush back.

These sound like fun times!

I'll have to invite some cats when the bed is finished. But I'm still traumatised because the last 3 who lived here managed to get killed on the road so I'm still hesitant.

 

[JustGeorge]

I'll have to invite some cats when the bed is finished. But I'm still traumatised because the last 3 who lived here managed to get killed on the road so I'm still hesitant.

I'm sorry.

We've had that happen twice. Its miserable.

 

[The Crimson Universe]

Have you come up with any creative ways of storing items in which they're still easily accessed?

Umm, no.
I love collecting books but my bookshelf is almost full and the wardrobe with all my clothes is the only place where a small amount of space is still left. That's where i've planned to move all my newly purchased books for the time being but i'm aware that i'll soon run out of my wardrobe space as well. And then i don't know where i'll store my books. Probably stack them on the floor or something. I just cannot afford a new shelf right now.

 

[ChristineM]

I'm going through my room yet again, which seems to accumulate all the junk and stuff that really has no permanent place to be.

I live in an old four square house. Two of the bedrooms have very tiny closets, other than that, there's no storage other than a shed that was added over the summer. The shed is a pain in the hindquarters to get to, and not really a place you'd store anything other than large items you only use on occasion(not the place for hammers, light bulbs, guitars, etc).

Have you come up with any creative ways of storing items in which they're still easily accessed?

Cellar with the cat trays. Attic with the spiders. Guitars can be hung on a wall, make a nice display item. A metal toolbox for tools (doh!) that goes under the bed. A suitcase or few full of other bits and bats can join it. I alternate summer/winter clothes that way.

All pretty, yeah i do that, but its all i got, sorry

 

[RestlessSoul]

My partner works in a wine shop. Wooden wine boxes are great as bookshelves, spice and tea racks in the kitchen, plus we have two on the window recess in the bathroom full of bath salts etc. They are also handy for storing odds and sods that will probably stay under the bed forever.

 

[Heyo]

Umm, no.
I love collecting books but my bookshelf is almost full and the wardrobe with all my clothes is the only place where a small amount of space is still left. That's where i've planned to move all my newly purchased books for the time being but i'm aware that i'll soon run out of my wardrobe space as well. And then i don't know where i'll store my books. Probably stack them on the floor or something. I just cannot afford a new shelf right now.

Knowing myself I built a shelf with some extra room. It didn't take long to fill that space.

 

[Erebus]

I can't help you with finding extra space but in terms of organisation, you could try some clear plastic stackable boxes. I have some stacked up against my bedroom wall and while it's not pretty to look at, it does mean I can easily see and access stuff.

You can buy them online but a lot of brands are expensive. I tend to get them from discount shops.

 

[ChristineM]

I can't help you with finding extra space but in terms of organisation, you could try some clear plastic stackable boxes. I have some stacked up against my bedroom wall and while it's not pretty to look at, it does mean I can easily see and access stuff.

You can buy them online but a lot of brands are expensive. I tend to get them from discount shops.

Good stuff...
For an eyesore like that i would throw a cover over them to match the decor of the room

 

[Erebus]

Good stuff...
For an eyesore like that i would throw a cover over them to match the decor of the room

I'd do the same but the decor in my flat is already an eclectic style.

By that I mean everything looks terrible anyway so why bother trying?

(Yes, I'm a man and yes, I'm unmarried)