Storage units or arranging storage space forms an integral part of contemporary interior designing. Often ignored but essential for a house, storage units form a basic furniture item of a house.

These units are a key to clutter free house. The basic nature and work of these units remain same with changing times, one can tune them with the latest colours and designs.

Armoire: An armoire is a versatile storage unit from ancient times. It would be needless to define the numerous ways it can be used. From clothing storage to making it a make-up centre in your bedroom to storing cleaning supplies, it uses are endless. These days one can get armoires in traditionally finished wood and in high tech materials.

Bookshelves: This is one piece of furniture which is a favourite of intellectuals. These can be placed anywhere in living room or bedroom. It is always better to choose bookshelves with rows and glass doors for living room and bedroom. The space below a staircase is most suited for bookshelves, shoe rack or even to save your seasonal items like jacket, blanket, bed cover or anything else.

Staircase storage: You can easily use the space below the staircase for storage. This design is perfect as a shoe rack. If you have watched the movie Orphanage, you must have noticed a small storeroom below the staircase. If you want more space or you are adventurous, you can make an entire hidden room. Another smart way can be by converting the space into a workspace area. The most common method for utilising the space below the stairways, and it has been done in many ways, is by creating under stair shelving.

Hanging storage: Coming back to storage units, the hanging shelves on screws serve as a wall decor also. You can display the artistic items on these shelves. It will also keep the fragile items safe and out of children’s reach.

Bed box: One of the most common storage units that are in use is the bed box. These are available in various sizes and shapes. Also, you can try out various sideboards, chest drawers and wall-mounted shelves. The style, design and colours of these storage units can be changed as per trend.

Smart storage is the ultimate guide to clearing the clutter out of your home. Many companies in India like Durian and Neelkamal keep coming up with new storage units. It is also one of the tools used by interior decorators to make a small apartment look chic.