Storage Boxes - Our Pick of the Best
Sort your stuff with these smart storage solutions for super-streamlined spaces
Get organised with storage boxes than can stow away your bits and pieces in an orderly and stylish fashion. Choose different designs depending on their contents so you can put your hands on what you need instantly. Look for stackable options that are easy to keep dust free and looking good. Work out what you've got to store, check the dimensions of any boxes you like the look of and work out how many you will need. Cardboard is the obvious material to go for, but there are fabulous plastic and other synthetic designs around too, plus lots of basket styles and fabric options.
1. Number Storage Boxes
A set of six paper brown storage boxes numbered from 1 to 6. These are perfect for organising the home from kitchens and offices to children's bedrooms. Large H12 W23 D31cm.
Number Storage Boxes, £30, Graham and Green
2. Kate Spade New York Ikat Storage Boxes
Stylishly organised your home with this set of cardboard storage boxes. This set of three boxes are ideal for storing a selection of loose ends, with three labels included each with one of the following phrases, ‘stow away’, ‘keep it together’ and ‘put a lid on it’. Adorned in an ikat print in neutral tones, place on display in a bedroom, living area or study. Large H17.8 W26 D31.7cm.
Kate Spade New York Ikat Storage Boxes, £48, Amara
3. Archive Cardboard Boxes Set
Keep your documents ship shape with this set of five archive boxes. Each will hold five lever arch files and is ideal for storing A4 document folders and loose papers. Cardboard. Each H25 W40 D34cm.
Archive Cardboard Boxes Set, £10, Ryman
4. Ted Baker Storage Boxes
Ted Baker's set of storage boxes in small, medium and large will sort out all of your storage dilemmas. The pretty floral patterns make these boxes ideal to be on display.
Ted Baker Storage Boxes, £32, John Lewis
5. Really Useful Products 16-box Organiser
Great household storage for any small items. Strong and robust, this plastic organiser is stackable. Includes lid and handles and 16 0.14-litre mini boxes. Plastic. H23 W28 D7cm.
Really Useful Products 16-box Organiser, £10, Robert Dyas
6. Water Hyacinth Cubed Storage Basket
Go for textured storage with a bit of basketry. This smart cube has integral cut-out handles, a wooden frame and is a good size, providing lots of capacity for whatever you fancy. Folds flat when not in use. 27cm all round.
Water Hyacinth Cubed Storage Basket, £10, Argos
7. Set of 3 Spray Flowers Storage Tins
Complete the home with Cath Kidston’s elegant storage tins. This set features three different sized tins in mixed prints, offering a quirky addition to the kitchen. Largest H18 W12 D9cm.
Set of 3 Spray Flowers Storage Tins, £16, Cath Kidston
8. Ideal Striped Storage Box Set
These canvas storage boxes feature a trendy striped design and come complete with lids. Perfect for keeping on a shelf, in a wardrobe or under the bed, the boxes are fitted with fabric handles. Sold as a pair. Canvas fabric. H26 W26 D35cm.
Ideal Striped Storage Box Set, £22, Littlewoods
9. Duck Egg Clothes Storage Box
Help to streamline a bedroom by storing smaller items of clothing in lidded storage boxes. Available in two sizes, this handy design in pale blue features strong carry handles so it's easy to move from room to room. Cardboard and synthetic. Small H24 W40 D32cm; Large H25 W56 D38cm.
Duck Egg Clothes Storage Box, £4, Dunelm
10. Pingla Flowers Box Set
Cardboard boxes with flowers design that are suitable for storing or moving books and other heavy items, since the bottoms are reinforced. Includes self-adhesive labels to help you organise and find your things. Cut-out handles on two sides make it easier to lift and carry the box. Sold as a pair. H56 W37 D36cm.
Pingla Flowers Box Set, £3, Ikea
11. Canvas Storage Cubes
These simple canvas storage cubes feature a range of gorgeous designs that will look fantastic anywhere. Also available in 'half cube' versions. The storage cubes can be used alone or teamed with Great Little Trading Company furniture ranges. Cotton canvas. Each H29 W31 D31cm.
Canvas Storage Cubes, £17, Great Little Trading Company
12. Set of Two Sketch Storage Boxes
Organise your belongings in style with these stylish storage boxes. The set includes a small and large storage box in contrasting designs with colourful label holders. Large H28 W29 D25cm.
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