The Best Storage Solutions for Your Wisconsin Lake House
In this month’s post, we’re keeping it practical: storage solutions. It’s not the most romantic topic, but everyone has and needs storage in their homes (that goes double for WI lake homes!).
We categorize storage in two ways:
- The kind of storage that stays out of sight 95% of the time (likely in your basement)
- The kind of storage that is front and center all the livelong day (cabinets, shelves, closets, etc)
Why do these categories matter? Because they change the type of container you’ll want!
Practical “Out-of-Sight” Storage Solutions
If your Christmas-themed cushions are headed for the basement, you probably don’t care if they’re stored in beautiful baskets.
In fact, it’s better if you get those puppies in an airtight container that keeps the must out!
Because out-of-sight storage doesn’t have to look pretty, you also have the benefit of finding functional solutions that can stack well in your space. We’ll leave the selections to your preference, but…
Pro Tip: Get clear containers! There’s nothing more frustrating than rifling through a dozen boxes to dig up the ONE thing you want. (We’ve been there!)
5 of Our Favorite Crafty “In-Sight” Storage Solutions
Lake homes can often require a little creativity in the in-sight storage department. We love coming up with solutions specific to our clients’ needs and homes, especially when we get a challenge!
Often we find the greatest potential for creating space on walls, ceilings, and underneath beds. Here are just a few ideas to get you started…
1. Canvas Bags
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Canvas bags are great options for understated but charming storage. They blend well with most décor (unlike plastic) and they fit well to whatever you need store, from blankets to chopped firewood. You can also find waterproof options that are perfect for our humid summers!
2. Mounted Dish Racks
If you’re short on cabinet space, mounting a dish rack to the wall might be the way to go. Just make sure the rack is placed high enough that your grandkids won’t knock their heads into it!
3. Raise the Roof Bed!
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Lake houses are infamous for needing more storage, and the space under your bed is quality real estate. So what do you do if the under-bed just isn’t big enough to be functional? Raise the bed!
4. Make the Most of Your Wall Space
This mountable fruit basket (with fun chalkboard labels!) is a great way to free up your beloved counter space.
But these baskets don’t just have to go in the kitchen. Mount one in your bedroom or bathroom for socks, toiletries, you name it.
Do you feel the creative juices flowing now? Those are just a few of our favorite storage solutions, but we have a lot more where that came from. 🙂
If you’re looking for some creative ideas for your space, just give us a call or swing by the store. We can’t wait to meet you!
—Lakeside Living Design
