It seems that I can never find my favorite vegetable peeler when I need it in a hurry. Someone else has always put it away in the wrong place! The nerve of them!

The same applies to the pens, markers, rulers and crayons that are required each night for homework. I think I have found the perfect solution. Ikea offers something they call Wall Storage. It is ingenious and can go just about anywhere.

Need to keep the toothbrushes off the vanity? Combine the Asker container with a rail and S hook and you have simple storage for under $10.
Add a magnetic strip to any combination of rails and hooks, use the three-pack of lidded containers and you can contain thumbtacks in the office, spices in the kitchen or buttons in the sewing room.

I like the idea of using a magnetic strip for displaying kid’s artwork or even recipes. Just use a magnetic clip to hold them up. Better yet, let the kids decorate clothespins and add a magnet to the back.

Here’s an idea from Funky Junky Interiors:

This storage system was originally designed for the kitchen, and although I see it as multipurpose, the system comes with pieces designed specifically for the kitchen – paper towel holders and spice racks.

If you are planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel, or trying to organize your existing rooms, you might want to consider the use of open wall space for extra storage