West Elm is Having a Sale on Organization Essentials from their Surprisingly Great Storage Section
Fact: We all tend to accumulate stuff that we feel attached to. If you don’t feel ready to go all Marie Kondo on your belongings, why not seek out creative and stylish ways to contain it? To our surprise, West Elm has a really good (but little-known) home organization section, filled with baskets, closet dividers, hooks, shelves, and more. Even better, some of the items are up to 40 percent off right now. Check out some of our recommendations below, and get ready to store your stuff in style.
What a dream it is to have a walk-in closet. Even if you don’t have that luxury, when presented with the right materials, you can customize your own closet to maximize the space for all your belongings. Get your closet makeover started with hanging organizers with shoe pockets on the side, which fit folded pants, tops, and sweaters, vertical over-the-door organizers for containing purses, a slim profile shoe rack for the closet, and stylish baskets for the storage you keep up high.
Buy: Soft Closet Storage – Hanging Closet Organizer + Shoe Pockets, $39 $27.30
Buy: Over-the-Door Rack, $12 $9.60
Buy: Extended Shoe Rack, $80 $64
Buy: Modern Weave Storage Bins, $39 $24.99
Between the shoes that immediately get kicked off when you get home, to the mail that seems to pile up out of nowhere, it doesn’t matter what size your entryway is—it’s probably going to get cluttered. Some solutions? A full-length wall mirror with hooks for scarves, hats, and umbrellas serves a dual purpose for small spaces. You coula also create your own closet with a wooden hall tree with cabinets, shelves, and knobs for hanging. Alternately, if you have a few feet of entrance space, a storage bench is a perfect spot for putting on shoes. Install shelving above for extra hanging space and you’re all set.
Buy: Sculptural Hook Wall Mirror – Rectangle, $499 $349.99
Buy: Geometric Wall Hooks, $59 $47.20
Buy: Nolan Entryway Hall Tree, $599
Buy: Nolan Entryway Bench + Wall Shelf Set, $699
Sometimes it feels like there is never enough space for all those bathroom supplies. Make use of every inch with a narrow profile shadow caddy with wheels that fits smoothly in that tight space between the shower and the toilet. Two of these folding hampers help you easily separate darks from lights, while extra wall hooks help keep clothes and towels off the floor. Lastly, install shelving units above the toilet as a space to show off your favorite candle, plants, or extra toilet paper rolls in a decorative way.
Buy: Two-Tiered Shower Caddy, $35 $28
Buy: Folding Laundry Hamper, $45 $36
Buy: Plywood Overdoor Hanger, $30 $24
Buy: Geometric Wall Shelves, $59 $47.20
Yes, a standard kitchen comes stocked with cabinets and shelving designed to hold your kitchen essentials. Sometimes, though (especially if you live in a small apartment), it’s just not enough space. From stylish labeled utility kitchen canisters to sleek drying racks, don’t overlook the items that give function and style to your kitchen. De-clutter your counter space with vertical storage solutions such as a magnetic kitchen organization rack that holds a paper towel roll, spices, and hanging utensils, or try an expandable kitchen counter organizer that adds an extra tier to put your small appliances on top of each other.
Buy: Utility Kitchen Canisters, $24-$39
Buy: X-Shaped Dish Drainer Rack, $35 $28
Buy: Magnetic Kitchen Organization Rack, $48 $38.40
Buy: Expandable Kitchen Counter Organizer, $70 $56
We’re always looking for furniture pieces that serve as both furniture and storage solution. While West Elm has tons of functional coffee tables, book shelves, and consoles, let’s consider the decorative accents that provide style and organization on a smaller scale. A giant curved woven basket is perfect for throwing extra blankets and pillows to the side, while stylish shelving units are perfect for smaller items.
Buy: Large Curved Basket, $54 $34.99
Buy: Ease Architectural Wall Shelf, $40 $24.99
Buy: Marble Shelf + Modern Bracket, $148 $64.99
Buy: Crown Baskets, $34 $14.99