You can create functional, organized space at home

With the storage and organization products available today, it’s easy to create a functional, organized space that doesn’t compromise the decorative style of your home. Canadian Tire offers the following tips to help create an organized and stylish space.

• Storage items don’t need to be hidden away in closets or under beds. Recent trends towards wicker baskets, suede boxes and similar items allow you to store things like magazines and towels out in the open where they are easily accessible.

• Look for furniture with built-in storage, which will help you to maximize space.

The new Debbie Travis Ottoman has side pockets, perfect for the remote control and television guide. You get a place to put your feet up or an extra seat and an easy storage solution, all in one!

• Decorative boxes are a great way to keep items out of the way and reduce clutter. To maximize impact, use several boxes of the same colour or style and line them up in a row on a shelf. Storage boxes not only give you room to hide things away, but are also a great decorative accessory in any room.

• Look for coordinated pieces, which will make you room look tidy and provide consistency. Whether you’re buying large pieces like coffee tables, entertainment bars and end tables, or small baskets and containers, matching items will bring the room together quickly and easily.