Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Running out of room to store your belongings in the garage? If you have a bunch of items you don’t use on a regular basis, you don’t need them cluttering up the space for your tools, workshop and cars. What you need to do is make the most out of your garage.

The Heavy Lift Garage Storage System can help you take advantage of all of the space you have in your garage. It’s easy to forget about the storage possibilities near your ceiling. With this lift system, you can easily keep items up out of the way, but you can conveniently get to them whenever you need to.

This is the perfect spot to store your bulky camping equipment, large plastic containers filled with your belongings, furniture, file boxes, big tools and other items that you can stack. This device can load and lift items up to a 12” ceiling.

Wouldn’t it be convenient if you could just open your bedroom closet and find all of your clothese neatly hanging where they belong? Or what about your laundry room? Are collared shirts littered the counter? Closets are a place to store our items, but when you have your belongings shoved away, it can be impossible to find what you’re looking for. If your closet is less than functional, turn it into your dream closet by customizing it to fit your needs.

Easy Closets is giving 40 to 60 percent off typical installed prices. Now you can have those espresso drawers, slanted shoe shelves, brushed nickel handles and crown molding. Easy Closets are simple to install, and they can help you make the most of the storage space that you have. When you shove and pile up your belongings, you’re not really using the space efficiently. So get organized and stay organized this fall.

Do you have important files strewn across and maybe even underneath your desk? This lack of organization can not only set you behind in your work, but it also doesn’t look professional. So how can you quickly pull your desk together so you can actually see it again?

Peter Walsh from TLC’s hit series Clean Sweep has developed the [IN] Place System. The filing system help keeps projects visible, and the organization is actually flexible and functional too. The portable tote allows you to take your desk files with you wherever you go. So you can store these files on your desk, in your briefcase or in a cabinet.

There are also Post-it Super Sticky Notes, which are color-coded so you can rename and reuse the file folders. It’s somewhat eco-friendly too. If you prefer keeping current projects on your desk, try the desktop sorter, because you can remove or add panels as you finish or get more projects.

A patio set can improve your backyard dramatically, and it’s convenient so you and your friends or family can hang outside. The Parrot Baby Palmero Outdoor Patio Set is eco-friendly, and it has many other benefits too.

It’s made from tropical wood called Selunsar that has a Teak look, but it doesn’t require much maintenance. Because of its rich color and texture, your patio will look luxurious and more finished in an instant.

The set includes various pieces such as the dining table, umbrella hole (the umbrella is sold separately), four Captain’s chairs, outdoor storage bench, lazy Susan and an all-weather patio cover. You’re going to want to spend most of your time outside, because you can keep necessities right in the bench or lazy Susan. For example, you can store games, toys, blankets, reusable plates right within reach. The bench can also be the perfect dinner seat for children.

Storage can sometimes look less than luxurious or appealing, especially when you have plastic containers under your bed, in your closet, etc. Although there’s nothing wrong with plastic containers, you might not want them visible. So what can you use that’s more attractive?

Hooks are an easy installation, and you can hang large bags on them. For example, find a large bag with a cute embroidery that says “Things.” If you have large open wall shelving, completely cover it with a curtain or use hanging beads for a modern appeal.

You can also place vertical shelves in the rooms, so you can store colorful baskets. A basket on the stairs is another way to gather miscellaneous items. The stair basket below from Target can easily fit on your steps, and it even has handles.

For larger entrances, try extended coat rack rails, trolley baskets, several hooks and high level slimline shelves.

In the morning when you’re scrambling to get breakfast together or even in the evening when you’re having a late night snack, wouldn’t it be convenient for some of your dishes to be right out on the counter?

The Clear Corner Pantry Shelf from the Container Store can double the storage in your kitchen and also make your dishes more accessible. Underneath the shelf, you can store dinner dishes and saucers, and on the top level, you can arrange a few coffee mugs or cups. Other features include non-slip rubber feet, and it’s made from a strong plastic material and steel.

Since the shelf is glass with stainless steel legs, it can match almost any kitchen. If your kitchen has glass cabinetry, this shelf would be ideal for the counter. Or you can put it in your home office, so you always have a fresh coffee mug. Another option is to store your spices on it.

When you have a French country style home, it’s beneficial to take your time searching for the perfect furniture to enhance your rooms. Hand-painted pieces are unique and can help bring your décor together. The Pheasant Corner Cabinet from Posh Living can provide extra storage space in any room.

The cabinet is painted an antique peach tone, and it has marble trim. A pheasant motif, which has warm colors, is featured on both of the bottom cabinets. Since this item is custom made, it ships within 12 weeks. Its dimensions are 94’’ high x 47’’ wide x 21 1/2’’ deep.

This cabinet can hold decorative items on its top shelves, but you can also keep other items stored out of sight in the bottom cabinets. Ideal locations for this piece of furniture would be in a kitchen or great room, but it could also work in a dining room and possibly a bedroom too.

Are you tired of looking at those cold, colorless filing cabinets? When you have a comfortable yet chic home office, the last thing you want to look at are metal cabinets that don’t go along with the rest of your décor. To enjoy your space, setup a double duty piece of furniture.

A built-in window seat says comfort, but it can secretly hide all of your files. You can either design the seat so that the bench seat lifts up, or you can create hanging file drawers that pull out underneath. If you don’t want to build, purchase some sturdy storage cubes and set them on their sides to create the bench.

This can give your files a tidier look, but you still have easy access to them. Plus, you will have a space away from your desk where you can have a snack or read a few chapters from a book during your break.

What room needs the most storage areas? If you answered the kitchen, here are some simple but significant storage ideas that you can add to make your canned goods and cooking books more accessible.

Adding a rack to the inside of your pantry door is a quick way to add storage for all of those canned beans, sauces, soups, etc. This 8-shelf pantry door rack is inexpensive and can easily be installed. It comes in 18’’ and 24’’ wide. If you want more of a finished look, you can hire a designer to build a customized wood rack to match your pantry door.

Another option is to turn space around the doors of your kitchen into narrow book nooks, so you can have your cookbooks within reach. These small shelves can also hold vases, candles and other knickknacks. If you have room under a staircase, this can be another excellent space to install attractive shelving for books or other items you want to display.

If you enjoy listening to classical, alternative or jazz, a personalized media center in your home can make an excellent retreat after a long day of work. This is especially important if you collect CDs, DVDs and albums.

Expandable media centers are the most practical option for collectors, because they can grow with you. This can keep your CDs organized in alphabetical order and in one specific location. The adjustable shelving units are a convenient way to accommodate your music.

High shelves can be used for items that you rarely need to access such as collector’s items that need to be preserved. Also, clamp spotlights can provide task lighting for your storage shelves. If you stay up to date on the latest music trends, keep magazines and other reading material in storage boxes.

Once you have your storage in place, all you need is a large comfy chair and a set of headphones.