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Name: Katherine Guanche and fiancé
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type of home: Apartment
Size: 1,000 square feet
Years lived in: 1 month, renting
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Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Sam is an actor/theater maker and Katherine is a luxury home organizer for The Neat Method NYC.
This apartment is the perfect showcase of our combined personalities, a fun and colorful display of art and memories with every item having its own curated place. It is both functional and pretty, while maximizing the use of the railroad style layout.
I am an organizer by trade but an artist at heart. What attracted me to to New York was its endless possibilities and freedom to express oneself in every capacity and I do my best to reflect that in my home. This Bushwick apartment is both an homage to my colorful Latin roots and the bohemian style that drew me to Brooklyn in the first place. I love positivity and color, and having everything in a place where it can be both used and displayed.
Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Eclectic, Colorful, Organized, Cozy, Cheerful
What is your favorite room and why? While I enjoy every room in my home, the dining room has a special place in my heart. First, the painted stencil wall took me nearly 12 hours to complete and ties the room together in a way that really excites me. This room also features our custom handmade cherrywood table from Fabulous Furniture in the Catskills, while also showcasing our love of games and music on all sides. This is a room where we come together to eat, play, party, and gather with friends and family.
What’s the last thing you bought (or found!) for your home? The last thing I bought was a variety of decorative baskets for storage solutions around my home. Since this apartment didn’t come with any closets, I had to be thoughtful about storage and find ways to display items that were previously hidden away. By using variations on the water hyacinth, wicker, and seagrass baskets, I was able to tie all areas of the home together while storing my miscellaneous belongings in an aesthetically pleasing way.
Any advice for creating a home you love? I believe that one’s home should be a sanctuary that you love, from the moment you open your eyes in the morning and a place you long to return back to at the end of the day. Whatever your style is, putting elements together that you truly love will make wherever you live feel like home.
Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. (Sometimes even all at the same time.)
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I’ve always had the hardest time trying to figure out how to store my workout clothes in my closet. If I stack a bunch of shirts, leggings, running sweatshirts, and shorts on a shelf, I won’t be able to see what I’m grabbing and I’ll pull it down off the shelf in a moment of frustration — leaving all of my clothes on my bed. So when an AT editor stumbled upon this innovative organizer, I knew that I wanted to try it. Note: I haven’t gotten to try this yet, but it will definitely be in my next Amazon order.
Instead of storing everything in drawers, this organizer is encouraging everyone to think vertically. The hanging storage attaches to the rod in your closet via a strap. It also comes with two hooks, so you could hang it on the back of your door. There are 24 plastic pockets that can fit 24 pairs of leggings — yes, it’s time to admit to yourself that you have more than 20. But if you are not a leggings addict, don’t fret. You can also fit T-shirts, shorts, and even long-sleeves in this hanging handy accessory. Reviewers say that this is basically the organizer version of Mary Poppins’s carpetbag.
“I had plenty of room for three yoga pants or gym shorts in each slot!” An Amazon reviewer wrote, “A lot larger than I thought it would be! It definitely cleaned out two of my drawers and gave me a lot more space!”
This is great news for anyone who has struggled to find space for more clothes in their less-than-spacious apartment closets. Plus, this organizer is budget-friendly. It normally costs $21, but right now it’s on sale for $19. As much as I love organizers, they can sometimes be surprisingly pricey.
“I think I might get another one,” another reviewer wrote. “My husband has an abundance of T-shirts, and this has saved us so much room in the closet and drawers, as we have limited space. I might get another for my pants. The pockets are a little bigger than I expected, so I put more than one thinner material shirt in a few of them.”
if you don’t mind me, I’ll be dreaming about all of my new shelf space.
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Unless you live in a 3,000-square-foot home with seven bedrooms, chances are good that you’re a bit short on storage space. If you’re looking to maximize your square footage, the extra space you’ve been dreaming of may be right under your (snoring) nose: It’s time to talk about under bed storage ideas. With space aplenty, the area below your bed is one of the most important and underutilized storage spaces in the bedroom. Whether it’s in a sprawling master bedroom or a tiny studio, this spot is worth taking advantage of for both the sake of storage and serenity (who doesn’t feel calmer after saying goodbye to clutter?). The best part is that it doesn’t take much to make the most of this space. In fact, by incorporating these three simple tweaks, you’ll find your space doubled and in order — talk about organizational joy! Keep reading to learn more about our favorite under bed storage solutions.
The standard height under most beds varies from seven to 12 inches. While there is a wide array of under bed storage ideas that take this differential into consideration, raising your bed frame could potentially double your vertical space without infringing on your square footage.
For under $10 at Walmart, a four-pack of bed risers will add six inches of height to your under-the-bed space. Made to support up to 300 pounds, simply attach the plastic feet to your bedposts and marvel at the extra height. And if your bed skirt falls short, spring for a more attractive set, like these wooden stacking risers from Amazon.
Another way to increase the space under your bed is to simply buy a tall bed frame, like this Olee 18-inch Steel Slat Bed Frame. Design lovers take solace in the fact that there’s a whole internet’s worth of comforters and dust ruffles to conceal the underbelly of your beautiful bed.
The space under your bed is literally on the floor, making it somewhat difficult to access. Not only do wheeled under-the-bed storage ideas offer ease of access, but their design inherently keeps them off the ground and less likely to collect dust bunnies.
Easily attachable to any low-profile basket, box, or drawer, these casters make it so that any of these essential storage organizers can be converted into under-the-bed storage. With a power drill, a set of casters, and your container of choice, you’ll have a rolling, space-saving storage solution.
Apartment Therapy readers are well versed in low-profile storage bins, but in a quickly evolving home goods market, there are some options that may surprise you. Here are a few quick and easy under bed storage ideas available to purchase. Don’t be afraid to alter baskets or bins to fit your needs. Remove lids, paint, or add labels or casters to pieces that may need some sprucing up.
This set of under the bed storage boxes from QVC come in a variety of colors and patterns, and have a clear panel at the top so you can see exactly what’s stored in them. Each bin has a zippered top, easy carry handles, and a steel frame to keep them structured while in use. When you don’t need them, they can conveniently be collapsed to save space.
If you’re like me, your well-concealed under-the-bed bins have a tendency to end up getting stuffed with wadded-up clothing and items that are easy to forget about. With no walls to encourage overstuffing or hide poorly organized goods, this rolling wire shelf from Overstock is the perfect solution for wannabe minimalists.
If you want to keep things tidy but have a lot of stuff to stash, open bins, crates, or baskets are the next best option. No lid means less stuffing, and being able to see what’s inside means more opportunities to realize you don’t actually need what is in that box! We love this simple rolling wood storage box from Wayfair.
If you really want to load things up under there (less room for monsters … ), a sturdy, lidded bin is a perfect option. You can’t go wrong with these giant plastic Tupperware bins from Walmart. We love this pick for its secure latches, clear design (the better to see your items, of course), and wheeled design.
A more chic version of the giant plastic bin above, this Modern Weave under bed storage basket from West Elm is sturdy and made from handwoven rattan peel. This whitewashed storage container is as functional as it is stylish.
This Farmhouse fabric lidded storage bin from The Container Store is made of a poly-cotton blend, which gives you a little more wiggle room inside. It also has a handle on each side, making it easy to slide out and then put back under the bed.
The Underbed Storage from Open Spaces comes as a set of two 18” x 28” canvas containers.They measure 8” tall when unfolded, zip fully closed, and are padded with an enclosed panel on each side and the bottom to help preserve their boxy structure. The bins look like soft suitcases, complete with accent stitching all around and a chic leather handle on one end, which makes it easy to pull them out from under the bed.
This durable set of under-the-bed drawers from Macy’s will ensure your belongings are kept safe and dust-free. The plastic drawers are set side by side on an easy-to-assemble metal frame that raises them off of the floor, but keeps them low enough to fit comfortably beneath the bed.
This post was originally published on January 10, 2019, and was last updated on June 24, 2022 to reflect current prices and offerings. Sarah M. Vazquez also contributed to reporting.