You know that feeling you get when you hear the words spring-cleaning? That dread that overcomes you at the thought of undertaking that gargantuan production? But it doesn’t have to incite dread. Instead, start thinking of spring-cleaning as a beautiful spring refresh. Sure, it’s a great time to do a deep clean, but sometimes it’s smart to just start by moving a few things around, hiding away the clutter on your nightstand, or finding new, clever spaces to stow the things you already have (and can’t be brought to part with). But how can you do that when you’re in a miniscule apartment with zero storage?
Go double-duty with your coffee table. Swap out that traditional piece of furniture for a stylish trunk and then actually use the storage space inside of it. Can’t seem to part with that waffle-maker that you rarely use? Or that extra set of linens you always say you’ll swap in but never really get around to? Maybe you need that little bit of extra space to store your ski jacket in the off-season or board games you only play with your childhood friends. Or what about the DVDs you’ve been collecting since you were 14? Stow that stuff away, then reward yourself for “spring-cleaning” by decorating the top of the trunk with all of your favorite pieces: art books, candles, room for your favorite cheese tray. Here, six trunks, clever ideas for what to store in them, and beautiful pieces to display on top.
