One of my favorite things about our apartment - and older apartments in general - is how much built-in storage they tend to come with. Even with the cupboards, closets, and built-ins, however, our kitchen needed more storage. No matter how many items I donated to Goodwill, there never seemed to be enough cabinet space for our cooking essentials and dishes (and don't even get me started on the food storage containers).
I'm always on the lookout for ways to add personality to my home while keeping storage practical. Whether it's figurines from my parents' house, art made by my kids, or a thrift-store treasure, I lean into eclectic, curated clutter. So when I came across this storage hack of using a hose holder inside your house on Apartment Therapy, I knew I had to give it a try.
Daiso offers a plethora of budget-friendly kitchen organization products, making it an ideal destination for savvy shoppers looking to declutter their space.
Priced at just $32 and available in enchanting, nature-inspired hues like blue, pink, and green, these charming wire baskets have wooden handles and wrought iron detailing that look like something you would carry to gather eggs.
The dark gray-green color paired well with my balcony's look, and the lid keeps everything protected. My favorite feature is the folding handle, which allows me to easily move the bin from one end of the balcony to the other.