Kirin resides in Santa Cruz, California. She is a Product Developer, blogger, and vintage shop troller. Fashion, art, design, and traveling the world are her true passions as shown through her blog Rakish Beaute.

Stow me, store me, but please don’t throw me away! I moved recently and I could not believe all of the treasures (the word “treasures” is disputable) that I had collected over the years. Some of course, I was able to part with, but others, I could never get rid of. With storage solutions becoming sleeker, more beautiful, and space conscious, the possibilities are nearly endless.

Creative storage solutions are excellent investments because they themselves are conversational pieces. For the sleek minimalist, take a look at the MASH Studios LAX wall mounted shelf. Neutral color, great wood grain details, and creative mounting.

For those envy inducing living spaces with large open walls… what about the MASH Studios LAX bookshelf. I can never get rid of my books and I love to display them. Friends come and borrow them, or give me theirs to read. It is my own personal library. If you don’t want to take up wall space, this can be a great room divider in an open loft space. Separate your eating area from your living area with ease.

I love the concept of modular stacking storage options as well. While these are pictured in an office like setting, I can see these in an industrial kitchen. Display your dishes and teacups and saucers in the open top shelf, put your cereal and flour and pantry items in the closed shelving. A perfect and bright storage option for kitchens that lack built in cabinets.

The next time someone tells you to get rid of your “junk”, kindly correct them about the importance of your “treasures” and pick up any one of these great storage options while adding some great design to your living space.