Despite trends towards minimalism, most of us have more possessions than we have space to store them. New houses often have limited storage areas, while older properties may have awkward spaces that don't lend themselves to straightforward solutions. If you want to impose more order on your belongings, first assess your current and future needs realistically, then search out suitable products, rather than buy items on impulse. Creative use of dead space, such as above a kitchen door or under the stairs, can increase available storage without creating clutter.