1. Print vintage labels and stick them to old cans for retro storage baskets

2. Sew a pocket onto your couch cushions for television remote storage

3. Paint wooden stairs two different colors to add detail and depth

4. Use blackboard paint on kitchen cupboards

5. Make your hat rack an artwork

6. Fill a tray with pebbles for a practical and pretty shoe rack

7. Use a plank of wood as a tea light holder

8. Make a rope basket

Inspired by thenewdaily; Images from Country Home, Good House Keeping, House and Garden UK, House Beautiful, Lushome, Martha Stewart, Coastal Nest, Cupcakes and Cashmere

At Couchelo, we often find ourselves green with storage envy while browsing on interior design blogs, particularly at spaces that effortlessly incorporate meticulous organisation into interior design. We’ve collected our favourite storage solutions to help inspire you next time you’re thinking about buying another closet or box from Ikea:

1. Showcasing your closet

Instead of hiding your beautiful pieces away behind closed doors, why not make them the centerpiece of your bedroom? In an otherwise all white palette, the bright splashes of colour are refreshing on the eyes.

Put your best foot forward and opt for this shoe rack that doubles as wall art which will guarantee ooohs and aaahs from friends when they come over.

2. Ban kitchen chaos

We love how practical this kitchen setup is with all the utensils and pots and pans within easy reach. This is particularly great for small kitchens with little built in storage.

Having dinnerware permanently on display is a big commitment so be prepared to say no dirty dishes or mismatched sets. Try sticking with a colour scheme to keep things simple.

3. Bathrooms that doubles as art galleries

An otherwise unused piece of bathroom property is perfect place to put a vanity tray displaying your cosmetics. The flowers and photo add a wonderful personal touch too.

Open shelving means you can play around with patterns and colours for everyday items such as towels and soaps.

4. Organised offices and living spaces

Rather than having a heap of files or photo albums, try creating a collage for your office space. That way, you call look at your favourite images all at once.

Smart storage is building additional shelving above the TV and framing the TV with vases and flowers to create a warm and inviting space.

5. For the knick knacks

For storing random knick knacks, a stack of vintage suitcases makes for an interesting and stylish talking point.

Storing musical instruments can often be difficult and hanging them together up on a blank wall is a great way to exhibit your passion.

Text by Jessica Li. Images sourced from CasaSugar; Apartment Therapy; Indulgy; Sacramento Street; Shelterness and Deborah Wood Murphy.

A few weeks ago, the Couchelo team pulled off our first ever product shoot thanks to our talented interior designer Jeanette Del Zio, fabulous photographer James Truong and a selection of some very special items from our friends at Rudi Rocket, Collectika, Drunk on the Moon, addVintage and French Folie. Here’s a sneak peak behind the scenes:

The team is hard at work here setting up the mid-century home shoot. Check out the gorgeous wire sofa and brightly printed cushions from Collectika and the retro-chic folding screen from addVintage.

This charming rooster oil painting from Rudi Rocket would look just as good in your office as it would your home and we love the rustic charm of this collection of bright blue milk jugs from French Folie.

Empty gilded photo frames from Drunk on the Moon stacked together make for a quirky wall art while the wooden nesting bowls from Collectika are just begging to be filled with fruit.

Our camera shy co-founders Will and Fei feel right home in this French farmhouse setup. We’ve got those stunning vintage suitcases from French Folie on their wishlist!

A special thanks to newlyweds Jenny and Wayne for lending us your beautiful apartment.

Stayed tuned for BIG things to coming March (psst, our app is almost ready so sign up here to be one of the first people to give a test drive)!

Text by Jessica Li.