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(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.\u00a0 Posts on Robyn’s French Nest may contain affiliate links. You can see our full disclosure details here<\/a><\/span>.)<\/em><\/h6>\n

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Pretty storage and organization is possible and can be simple too! Check out these 5 ways to add storage that enhances your home’s design aesthetic while also helping your home function best for your family!<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Where do you put alllllll the things?!<\/strong> \u00a0It’s a common question and I understand why! \u00a0For me, I feel the best and coziest in my home when it is tidy and feels organized.<\/p>\n

Who else was raised with “a place for everything and everything in its’ place” kind of home? \u00a0Undoubtedly, as an adult with children and a home of my own now, I understand more than ever! \u00a0Who’s with me on that?!<\/p>\n

Even in a home where we try to declutter often and make conscious efforts to keep things tidy and organized, it can feel out of hand too quickly for my personal preference (though my family may argue that I nag about it a little too often. ????)<\/p>\n

So, if you’re like me and need to have pretty storage and organization to help your home feel cozy and inviting, let’s make it as beautiful and aesthetically suited to the style of your home!<\/strong> \u00a0At the same time, you need pretty storage and organization that meets the needs of your family and the overall function of your home, too.<\/p>\n

Let’s chat about 5 of my favorite ways to bring pretty storage and organization in the living room, though these can really be used in any room of the house.<\/p>\n

For example, we definitely use some of these same ideas for cute storage and organization in the bedrooms, game room, kitchen, laundry room, and even bathrooms!<\/p>\n

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7 Easy Ideas for Pretty Storage and Organization in the Living Room (or any other room!)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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How do I make my storage look good?<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

I love this question and I’m going to show you 5 of my favorite ways to basically store things in plain sight. \u00a0Not only do I store them, but these solutions help me keep it organized for the whole family.<\/p>\n

First of all, storage will look good when it blends with the overall aesthetic of your home.<\/strong> \u00a0There are a million great organization hacks, tips, and tricks out there. \u00a0However, the best organization is the one that you create specifically for your home and that meets the specific needs of your home.<\/p>\n

I think it goes without saying that all of us desire a home that looks pretty and inviting! \u00a0Your storage solutions can not only function for your family, but they can also enhance the actual look of your home and style!<\/strong><\/p>\n

While I am showing you specifics for the vintage style of our home, you can take these basic concepts and apply them to basically any design and decor style!<\/em><\/p>\n

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#1 Favorite for Pretty Storage\u00a0and Organization in the Living Room are\u00a0drawers!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dressers are not just for the bedroom! \u00a0In fact, a pretty dresser or buffet can make the best sofa, entry, or hallway table.<\/p>\n

Whether it is the living room, bedroom, kitchen, or bathroom, drawers are definitely my favorite way to have pretty storage and organization.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depending on the space, I actually love small drawers the best because I can easily organize them for every drawer to have only one kind of thing. \u00a0In the kitchen, of course, some deep drawers are great for pots, pans, and dishes. \u00a0However, in the living room or dining room, I love smaller drawers when I can sort and store our things very specifically.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For example, this old apothecary cabinet in our music room is one of my primary places to store extra home decor. \u00a0I have one drawer for taper candles, one drawer for silver candlesticks, one drawer for brass candlesticks, one drawer for small architectural salvage pieces, one drawer for brass swans…and so on! \u00a0You get the idea!<\/p>\n

Whatever all of those categories are for you, investing in a piece that allows you to sort and organize items is worth it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tip: if you are using a\u00a0dresser or furniture piece\u00a0with larger drawers, consider\u00a0organizers like THIS<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>or THIS<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to help compartmentalize items.<\/i><\/p>\n

A piece such as THIS DRESSER<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0allows for pretty styling and has some character, while still having lots of drawers. \u00a0These kinds of furniture pieces are perfect storage solutions for small spaces with a lot of stuff that needs stored and organized!<\/p>\n

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What are cute storage\u00a0and organization solutions for children?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Drawers, drawers, drawers! \u00a0We love this large piece in our playroom<\/strong> because it allows different kinds of toys to be organized and stored easily. \u00a0For example, all the hot wheel cars are in one drawer while all of the wooden blocks are in another. \u00a0Even the girls’ American Girl doll clothing can be sorted and stored in coordinating drawers.<\/p>\n

Drawers are easy for kids to manage and maneuver. \u00a0Plus, they just make accessible and cute storage and organization for any age!<\/p>\n

Since this cabinet is in a shared family space, I also keep gift tags and ribbon in a drawer with gift bags and tissue paper in the next.<\/strong> \u00a0Party decor is easy to see in drawers also!<\/p>\n

When our children were younger and we had toys in the family room, those were kept in drawers in our entertainment center unit. \u00a0Again, easy, simple, and accessible for everyone!<\/p>\n

Have drawers in a living room is very practical for kids and it’s also practical for adults too! \u00a0<\/strong>Entertainment, magazines, devotional materials, and supplies that you want close at hand are practical and convenient to have in drawers too!<\/p>\n

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Where can I find vintage and antique storage and\u00a0organization pieces?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Not to rain on your parade, but to find a great vintage piece with lots of drawers, you will have to be either very patient or save up with some budget to work with<\/strong>. \u00a0However, both are totally worth it, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

THIS piece<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, for example, is expensive. \u00a0At the same time, it could work in almost any room of the home and perfectly organize those smaller items. \u00a0While serving as a functional piece and pretty storage and organization, it also adds a beautiful wood tone and great decor piece to a vintage home style.<\/p>\n

Tip: To get the look for a lesser budget, add a piece with drawers ON TOP of a table or console.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

Small drawers can be perfect to organize office supplies, crafting items, or home essentials like batteries and candles. \u00a0But you don’t need a huge cabinet for that!<\/p>\n

Consider adding a piece LIKE THIS for those smaller organizational needs<\/strong><\/span>.<\/a> \u00a0It would look amazing layered on a console table!<\/p>\n

You can find vintage or antique drawer pieces at antique malls, vintage shows, and even online. \u00a0It can be helpful to reach out to vintage dealers in your area and let them know what you’re looking for.<\/strong> \u00a0They can often let their vendors know and widen the range of your search!<\/p>\n

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Some possible storage options with drawers for smaller spaces:<\/em><\/h3>\n