A home that is organized inside and out is definitely one of the top home design trends of 2020. Since Marie Kondo took the world by storm in her Netflix series “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo”, her books have sold over 11 million copies and thrift store donations in January jumped 66% from 2018, signalling a widespread determination to declutter and organize our homes and lives. It’s no surprise, then, that the best design trends for every area of the home incorporate streamlined storage and making the most of the space you have. As you update your house’s aesthetic, make sure there’s plenty of storage space for all your belongings that spark joy in your home.
Declutter the Kitchen
Out of all interior spaces, the kitchen is the area that is most focused on for maximizing storage to minimize clutter. While open shelving with all your utensils and crockery on display has been a hugely popular design trend over the last couple of years, sleek walls of storage are the way to organize your kitchen. These floor to ceiling networks of cabinets and cupboards are ideal for hiding away all the unavoidable clutter of appliances, freeing up counter space while smoothly streamlining your kitchen. They can be made into statement pieces in and of themselves through a pop of color or tasteful paneling, or can blend quietly into the walls to give the impression of minimalism. Whatever your tastes, storage walls are the perfect way to stylishly declutter your kitchen.
Crafting Functional Outdoor Spaces
Utilizing all sections of your home for storage doesn’t end inside your walls. One of the best ways to create more storage and organize your household this year is to extend it to a multi-use outdoor space such as the backyard shed. Rather than being a dumping ground or the epitome of out of sight, out of mind, sheds are an extension of your home that can be used as a mini escape to declutter your mind as well as a storage space for your outdoor goods. Outdoor storage buildings allow you to craft a fun and functional outdoor space, and couldn’t be simpler. Instead of storing your extra household furniture or art in your shed to seldom see the light of day, use it to decorate your shed and create an outdoor area you’d enjoy spending time in.
Careful Chaotic Living Rooms
Though organization and clutter-free living is all the rage, today’s trendiest living rooms are those that look lived in, furnished with comfort in mind and decorated with color schemes and items that radiate personality. So, while storage walls are ideal for the kitchen, floor to ceiling feature bookshelves are great for the living room. Incorporating a feature library ladder not only makes such storage functional, but adds that extra decorative touch that suggests sophistication as well as organization. As well as effortlessly adding style and life to your living room, open shelves provide plenty of storage space options for all your beloved books, pictures, and other items.
2020 is the year to get your household in order, or at least make it look tidy with plenty of strategic storage options. With cabinet walls to declutter your kitchen, functional sheds to store your extra items in style, and library-style open shelving in your living room, your house will be on trend and beautifully arranged while still feeling comfortable and homely in no time.