{"id":50809,"date":"2018-08-08T14:59:29","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T14:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/mallorymcinnis\/collections"},"modified":"2018-08-08T14:59:29","modified_gmt":"2018-08-08T14:59:29","slug":"31-incredibly-creative-ways-to-display-all-your-stuff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/effectsofanxiety.net\/archives\/50809","title":{"rendered":"31 Incredibly Creative Ways To Display All Your Stuff"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n1.<\/span> Stop stepping on your ladder and use it as a scarf storage device instead.<\/h2> \t\t\t
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For more info, head on over to Almost Stylish<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n2.<\/span> Have a bottle of nail polish for every color in the rainbow? Organize them on a magnetic display board.<\/h2> \t\t\t
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Find out how here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n3.<\/span> Why buy wallpaper when you can just use your photo collection?<\/h2> \t\t\t
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This tutorial at A Beautiful Mess<\/a> uses Instax<\/a> photos, but (with a little work) you could figure out how to transform any sized snapshot into wallpaper.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n4.<\/span> Some shopping bags are just too beautiful to throw away: frame them.<\/h2>\t
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The perfect wall decor for a shopaholic.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n5.<\/span> You *could* put your empty bottles in the recycling bin… but you should probably turn them into an insanely awesome wall for your patio instead.<\/h2>\t
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Learn how to build one of your own here<\/a> (first step: start drinking).<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n6.<\/span> This photographer used frames (upon frames) to display his vintage camera collection.<\/h2>\t
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For more information on how he mounted them, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n7.<\/span> It’s impossible to resist the charms of vintage suitcases, but what do you use them all for? Storage.<\/h2>\t
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While they’re not incredibly practical when it comes to *actual* travel (many are much heavier than modern suitcases, plus: no wheels), you can use them to store things at home. Take the drawers out of an old dresser and replace them with the suitcases you’ve accrued through many trips to Goodwill.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n8.<\/span> While globes are glorious, they’re not particularly useful–keep them somewhere high.<\/h2>\t
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You’ll still be able to see them, but they won’t be taking up valuable, easily-reachable counter or shelf space (where you want to keep things you actually need frequently).<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n9.<\/span> The possibilities are endless when it comes to putting together a plate wall, but this asymmetrical, door-framing arrangement is especially cool.<\/h2>\t
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Here’s a tutorial<\/a> to help you with the mounting process.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n10.<\/span> Sorting a button collection by color is aesthetically pleasing (as well as a time saver).<\/h2>\t
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They look so pretty sitting in their jars, *plus* it makes it easier to find what you need: you won’t have to sift through a gargantuan pile wondering, “Now is this navy, or black?”<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n11.<\/span> All shelves are not created equal when it comes to displaying your shoes: you’ll want a variety of different height options.<\/h2>\t
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It’s a waste of space to put flats on a shelf that could fit boots.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n12.<\/span> Don’t pack your children’s car collection away when they outgrow playing with them: turn the cars into art!<\/h2> \t\t\t
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Get a frame and some glue and you’re good to go.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n13.<\/span> Quilters rejoice! Here’s a solution<\/a> for organizing the fabric chaos in your sewing room.<\/h2> \t\t\t
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Pottery Barn’s cubby organizer<\/a> is ideal for storing fat quarters. More info at the Vintage Modern Quilts blog<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n14.<\/span> This vanity table displays your make-up collection while keeping it organized.<\/h2>\t
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No need to dig through an army of toiletry bags: just look under the glass and grab whatever you need—everything’s visible.<\/p>\n

Find out how to make your own here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n15.<\/span> Want to make your vintage tin collection a little bit more useful? Turn a few of them into a desk organizer.<\/h2> \t\t\t
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Learn how here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n16.<\/span> LEGO toys can be expensive: don’t let them languish in a box–display them!<\/h2> \t\t\t
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Each figure stands atop his or her own brick (so you can remove them for use whenever you wish).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n17.<\/span> Turn a tea towel or handkerchief collection into curtains.<\/h2> \t\t\t
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If you have a collection of your own… get out your sewing machine!<\/p>\n

If you like the look (but lack the collection)… check out this shop<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n18.<\/span> Can’t bear to part with your child’s old toys? Keep them out of the way (and on display) in a shadow box.<\/h2> \t\t\t
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Figures are cute! It’s only natural to be sentimentally attached to them. You’re not a hoarder.<\/p>\n

More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n19.<\/span> This display will treat your jewelry collection like the work of art it is.<\/h2> \t\t\t
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Buy one here<\/a>… or attempt to make your own: an old letterpress shelf would work wonderfully (just add hooks).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n20.<\/span> These vintage photos are (fittingly) arranged atop a piece of vintage barn roofing.<\/h2> \t\t\t
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If you happen to have some barn roofing of your own, find out how to to seal it here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

If you don’t have an endless supply of vintage roofing in your life (our condolences), you could age up some newly purchased metal: learn how here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n21.<\/span> Here’s a sophisticated way to display a toy collection.<\/h2>\t
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The choice to arrange them by color is a nice touch.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n22.<\/span> Portraits, paint by number paintings… whatever art you collect, clump it all together on one themed wall.<\/h2> \t\t\t
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This corner of your living room is now an art gallery! Congratulations? Congratulations.<\/p>\n

For some helpful artwork hanging tips, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n23.<\/span> Here’s an easy way to display your rock collection using a pegboard and some wire.<\/h2>\t
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Get the instructions at Lay Baby Lay<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n24.<\/span> Beach sand = the cheapest souvenir EVER (and it’s also an incredibly interesting decor choice).<\/h2>\t
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Buy a bunch of cute bottles in bulk and label them with the place you collected the sand (along with the date).<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n25.<\/span> This is an inventive way to display a collection. It works for vintage wooden spoons, but you could also do something similar with drum sticks, rulers or…<\/h2>\t
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\n26.<\/span> ….whatever it is you have in large supply.<\/h2>\t
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Like keys, for instance.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n27.<\/span> Skateboards on the floor are a legitimate safety hazard: shelf them (it’s safer, plus it shows off the deck artwork).<\/h2> \t\t\t
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You can buy a shelf of your own here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n28.<\/span> Drink a lot of beer? Save the bottle caps until you have enough to cover a table.<\/h2>\t
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This table was made by Lauren Rogers – you can see another close-up photo of it on her Instagram account<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Covering the caps with resin will make a nice smooth surface that you won’t need to use a coaster on (learn how here<\/a>).<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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