Clutter often prevails in a home, and even after attempts to tidy things up, chaos starts to reappear after some time. If there are small children in the family, the efforts to maintain cleanliness double. In such conditions, people often purchase various organizers—shoe racks, plastic containers for storage, bathroom stands, and metal shelves for the kitchen or pantry. Although these items help prevent things from scattering, one should consider that they might make the home visually overloaded.
Some of these organizers resemble items from an older era. Interior designers note that not every storage solution contributes to the beauty of a dwelling. Some organizers look so simple and untidy that instead of decorating the room, they make it more cluttered. This is especially noticeable if such items are placed in open areas of the house. Examples of such organizers that can spoil the appearance of a residence are presented below.
Firstly, there is the plastic shoe organizer hung on the door. If space is limited, a hanging shoe organizer behind the door seems very practical. However, designers believe that placing such a plastic organizer full of shoes in front of the entrance door in the living room or bedroom can spoil the overall beauty of the room. In small apartments, doors themselves are part of the interior; therefore, shoes, slippers, or other small items hanging on them can create a sense of disorder, even if the rest of the house is clean. In such cases, it is recommended to choose closed shoe cabinets or storage options that can be easily hidden under the bed or in a secluded place.
Secondly, there are transparent plastic boxes displayed openly. Although stackable transparent plastic drawers are convenient for finding things, if such boxes stand open on top of each other, the room may look more like a warehouse than a living space. Since all contents remain visible, the eye perceives many small items simultaneously. This is why designers prefer baskets, fabric bins, or closed cabinets over open plastic containers.
Thirdly, there is an open shoe rack near the main entrance. If a pile of shoes is immediately visible upon entering the house, the entire entryway can look neglected. An open shoe rack may seem convenient for daily use, but colorful and varied shoes stored in it can create an impression of mess. The designers' advice is to place a closed shoe cabinet or a lidded basket by the door. In them, you can neatly store a couple of pairs of daily-worn shoes while maintaining tidiness in the hallway.
The fourth point is the open wire shelf. Installing a wire shelf is a simple and budget-friendly way to store a large number of items in the kitchen, pantry, or wardrobe. Nevertheless, in the opinion of designers, such shelves often create a feeling of a 'temporary solution.' Especially if the wire shelf stands open and has many items on it, the whole area can look scattered. Instead, wooden or MDF shelves with a coating can be used.
Finally, there is the storage shelf installed above the toilet. In many small bathrooms, people often install such stands to save space. This is a rather common practice, as they can hold toilet paper, towels, cosmetics, and other items. However, designers believe that such stands tend to make the bathroom feel more cluttered rather than improving its appearance.