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For this situation, we recommend possibly getting a small furniture piece with closed storage. It’s always fun to set up a “parking garage” for larger vehicles inside a cabinet as well.
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Edit first. Make sure everything you are bringing into the new house is what you want.
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Use vintage tea cups for necklaces or rings. They can be a beautiful counter display.
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Use shoe boxes with cups inside them to contain any small pieces. For larger boards that won’t fit into a shoe box, use an acrylic magazine sorter to stand the boards on a shelf. Turntables with dividers are also great for holding small game pieces in one area.
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Use the same type of bin to store the food and it will look beautiful, despite the food not being the same.
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If there is a system in place with labels, it is easier for others to know where to put items. Keep it simple, with general categories.
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Use storage boxes meant for shoes or boots, which can be stacked and placed under beds.
Q I just moved into a new apartment which has no linen cupboard. Is it worth installing shelving in a closet or building a linen closet?
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If it’s possible to place a free-standing shelf unit in the cupboard, that may help. Use baskets to store linen and towels.
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Open the boxes and do an edit. Keep only what you love. Display them, read them and get rid of the rest.