We need a place to store our stuff. Clothes, shoes, books, files, accessories – all of it needs a space they can be organized and accessed easily. As the adage goes – A place for everything and everything in its place. And while all of us want more storage, some of us can never seem to have enough of it. Depending on what or how many items you need to store and organize, there are so many options out there.
Most people incorrectly assume storage is utilitarian and dull. That’s simply not true. Contrary to that assumption, storage designs have evolved tremendously. We’ve come a long way since bulky wooden cupboards and boxy metal filing cabinets. The products out there today have style and class and go hand in hand with the rest of your furniture to add sophistication to your office or home.
If you’re wondering where these products are, we’ve got you covered. We’ve curated a list of our top six storage pics to tap into your inner Marie Kondo.
A highly customizable and adaptable storage solution from Steelcase, the incredibly flexible Flex Active allows you to define how you want to build your storage system. All that’s required is to select your frame and shelves, followed by a preference for soft or hard enclosures. It’s ideal for an agile workspace as the Flex Active is reconfigurable and customizable with ease. They can also be built in a way that helps create zones within your workspace, giving you multifunctional benefits. It works well with open plans that can seem disorganized and chaotic.
If you’re a fan of the basics, check out the 800 Series. KI’s lateral drawer units are optimized for filing A4 Media and are also built to maximize space efficiency. The aesthetic is strong, stable, and secure, and can be customized to suit most commercial workspace requirements. Available in various sizes and finishes, they are also Certified Indoor Advantage™ Gold, meaning they are compliant with the rigorous indoor air quality emissions standards in North America
Leave it to the pioneers of the multi drawer storage unit to raise the game. LockerWall by Bisley is a fully integrated storage system with the aesthetic and functionality to fit the requirements and modern workspaces. It can fit into a wall or appear free-standing and double as a space divider. Among the many features and customizable options include a USB power port and multiple MFC plinth and scribing panel sizes to create a bespoke look. Lockerwall is a clear example of how storage products can look modern and classy.
The simple bookshelf can be a very versatile product. Martex takes leverages that versatility to design Biblos Tower – a bookshelf available with 2 or 3 columns, in 3 different heights and 3 different lengths, in a wall-hung or floor-standing version. Accessories include epoxy powder-coated separators, modular planter boxes made of melamine panels in various finishes, and cushions available in a range of finishes.
Inspired by furniture designs of the 50s characterized by free-forms, streamlined designs, and cool tones, the Jalousi brings a nice mid-century modern touch to your office or home. Design Simon Legald was inspired by watches, conveyor belts, and similar elements of the 50s furniture to design this collection. The Jalousi collection consists of a sideboard and cabinets in two different sizes and is characterised by a minimalist Scandinavian design, yet working with a contrasting mix of materials. The main feature is a practical rolling shutter in inviting shades of colour. It forms an aesthetically pleasing attractive contrast to the cabinet body, and this mix of materials offer a subtle classy touch from the previous era back into the modern century.
Belong to the Pixel collection by Bene, the Rack features new elements to further support flexible working. The ‘rack’ refers to extensions that provide a framework from which to construct instant project spaces, complete with tables, benches and seating built with PIXEL elements. Not only is the Pixel visually and functionally useful as a storage product, but it is also multifunctional as well – Smaller rack modules offer a neat mobile solution that can be used to create storage caddies, which are ideal for housing presentation tools. Additionally, a whiteboard can be integrated with the Pixel Rack to increase its value beyond a simple storage unit.
