Well-organized and beautiful storage spaces are the latest trend on social media and many TV shows – and it has caught the fancy of many homeowners and buyers as well.
Nowadays, people are looking for storage that can also enhance the décor of their homes. Buyers want designated storage areas for their belongings and concealed or built-in storage spots to make their lives easier, more organized, and a pleasant experience.
According to experts, storage has come a long way from the days when it merely served a functional purpose. Today, storage is as much about style and aesthetics as it is about function and form (if not more).
Modern consumers are more focused on storage and organization than ever before. And they need storage for a variety of purposes— probably inspired by the myriad of shows and videos based on organizing stuff.
So, what else is on the list of home buyers these days when it comes to storage? Let’s take a look at the most sought-after storage features.
- Open Shelves
Installing open shelves is one of the best ways to convert ordinary storage space into a statement piece. Though open shelving is trendy, it is not new. It has been an important part of kitchen designs for a while now. But, thanks to their tremendous popularity, people are installing open shelves in their bathrooms as well.
Open shelving is far more cost-effective than built-in cabinets. Additionally, you can organize your everyday items in clear containers or just stack them on open shelves for easy and quick use.
People are also requesting custom open shelving in their closets – in addition to drawers, hanging storage, and cubbies of different sizes. This storage allows them to display their accessories, purses, shoes, and other items as well as organize their clothes in a stylistic and accessible manner.
In this information era, buyers know the importance of utilizing unused vertical space in their homes. With the help of customized storage, they can take advantage of their entire walls and make their home look stunning at the same time.
- Large Pantries
Oversized pantries are on trend as well. Firstly, many people have been purchasing essential supplies in bulk since the pandemic (this might be the reason behind the toilet paper shortage some time back). Secondly, homeowners want more display space — areas to store their important items in a beautiful and organized way.
A spacious pantry is a great way to accomplish these goals with aplomb. Not only will it keep your products well organized, but it can also help you maximize the storage space in your home. Social media sites like TikTok and Instagram are full of videos where people color code their items and snacks so that every ingredient is in its respective clear container for effortless retrieval.
In addition, working pantries with space for trash cans, appliances, and prep work are also on trend. Many homeowners also look for separate pantries that they can use to store rarely used items and appliances. This can keep their kitchen counters clean and de-cluttered.
- Drop Zone
Drop zones or mudrooms are also big on the list of must-haves for many homeowners. These are essentially entryway spaces to help homeowners to keep items like stray shoes, backpacks, coats, and bags and to ensure a well-organized home.
Otherwise, these daily items like bags and shoes lie scattered around the house and make it look messy and unorganized. Fortunately, with a built-in designated space for these essentials right at the entrance, such as a garage, you can keep everything properly organized and ensure that your guests can find their items quickly when leaving your home.
The key is to have an array of different storage options in the mudrooms or drop zone. In general, these include benches, cubbies, hooks, shelves, and shoe racks, among others. In fact, shoe storage and a bench have become the most crucial design features in the mudrooms.
They provide you a place to comfortably sit down and take off/ put on your shoes. Today’s households usually consider the number of their family members to install the right number of cubbies or coat hooks.
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