Are you looking for ways to make your home look like the pages of, well, a magazine? Contain the clutter in style with these fun-ctional pieces.Here is your un-boring guide to corralling the smallest necessities and helping even the youngest members of your household to get organized during the spring cleaning season.
1. No-waste basket.
Prop this handcrafted basket ladder wherever you need an attractive way to keep small objects close at hand. Perfect for towels and toiletries in the bathroom, fruits and veggies in the kitchen, or even scarves and other accessories in your closet. Plaid rattan basket ladder, $265, Saylor House, 1291 Penn Avenue, Wyomissing, 610.816.7161. saylorhouse.com
2. File it.
If your wallet is too cumbersome, it’s time to relocate that stack of loyalty cards, discount coupons and gift certificates. File them away in an orderly fashion in this compact cabinet and save time searching next time you're at the checkout. Card Cubby, starting at $20.99, Coventry Corners, Berkshire Mall, 1665 State Hill Rd., Reading, 610.376.0445. coventrycorners.com
3. Crate and bottle.
Make a place for gathering magazines or hiding away remotes in this upcycled ottoman. The milk crate base gives it a shabby chic edge, while the pretty upholstered lid makes it a delightful addition to your living room. Storage ottoman, $60, Junk to Jazz, 2308 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, 610.775.3510. junktojazz.com
4. Child's play.
At home, it's a colorful toy box. On the go, it's a flight-friendly carry-on. And — bonus! — the wheels double as a riding toy. The only thing you'll be left wishing for is an adult-sized version for yourself. It would make flight delays so much more fun. Trunki by Melissa and Doug, $40, It's A Gift! The Woman's Exchange of Reading, 720 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.373.0960.
5. Treasure chest.
Stow this accent piece in the dining room for table linens and seldom-used serving pieces. The vintage finish is timeless and provides an interesting addition without trying too hard to blend in, so you can easily relocate it to another room when you feel like refreshing your space. Uttermost Gadoni Drawer Chest, $925, Shade Tree Interiors, 3459 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, 610.777.7288. shadetreeinteriors.com
