Modular Storage Cubes

When you want to keep your home looking nice but for one reason or another you have some storage concerns, you might want to consider modular storage cubes. These handy items can double as furniture, can be moved around to suit your changing needs or whims, and can help your home to look like it’s not cluttered. People who live in apartments or smaller homes often appreciate having these storage cubes around because closet and storage space is usually at a minimum. Some people simply like storing items near where they are needed, and modular cubes that can be moved around fit this purpose well.

Modular storage cubes are simply storage cubes that can be stacked or put together in different ways; or they can stand alone. Basically, they are easily movable, which is a feature that makes them so popular. These types of storage cubes can be great for kids’ rooms, providing extra storage space for toy and clothes overflow. Cubes can be stacked against a wall in rows, with the openings in front like cubbies so that children can easily put things in them. Often parents will even paint the storage cubes different colors and assign different items to a color, such as blue cubes for toys, red cubes for socks, and so on.

You can often use modular storage cubes in the living room and fit them into the decor. They can be creatively stacked together to form an entertainment center, end tables or a coffee table. Many people use these kinds of storage cubes as decorative bookshelves. For the living room, most people use storage cubes that are made of wood, but they don’t always keep the wood a natural grain. Storage cubes that are alternately painted in glossy black and glossy white can often make a bold and delightful statement as part of the living room decor; or you can use any number or colors to help them blend with the overall theme of the room.

You can find modular storage cubes in many home stores and department stores. For a child’s room, Target sells wood storage cubes that come in different colors, with openings in the front that can be shaped like a diamond or an octagon. These can look wonderfully bright and decorative stacked together, while providing excellent storage space for toys and clothes. They sell for around $18 per cube. Sears sells rectangular wood cubes with an elegant smooth grain look that works well for bookshelves or entertainment centers. These sell for around $35 per cube.

Organizeit.com is an excellent online store for finding modular storage cubes, and their prices tend to be more than reasonable. They have a variety of choices when it comes to storage cubes, made from a variety of materials. Stylehive.com sells a wonderfully unique kind of teak modular tube that is actually made from recycled wood. The sides of these cubes are rounded, and the backs and front are opened to created a beautifully designed look. They are completely stackable, and look beautiful enough to display in any room. Prices vary on these, but they are hand crafted and can run into the hundreds of dollars.