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8 Great Solutions for Magazine Storage
Magazines can get out of control in a hurry. Try these creative ways to keep them tidy and organized
Despite the advent of digital magazine content, good old-fashioned paper versions are still around, and at my house they pile up faster than I care to admit. Having spent years as a magazine editor, I can't quite bring myself to throw out my collection of back issues and favorite covers. But there are better ways to showcase them than shoving them onto bookshelves or tossing them into a basket — and these homeowners each took an inspiring approach. Which one appeals to you most?
Use them as furniture. Pile a stack of magazines high against a wall, and presto! You have a stand on which to perch a lamp, a potted plant or a vase. Just be sure the stack is sturdy enough that what's on it won't topple over.
Display them like art. Towers of magazines round out this composition in the same way that a piece of sculpture might. Keeping the spines all white adds to the monochromatic feel of the room.
Add a jolt of color. Who doesn't have a few dozen National Geographic issues lying around somewhere? Their iconic yellow spines wake up a serene space.
Cover a coffee table. If you're not into clutter, this isn't your approach. But the checkerboard pattern of magazines on this coffee table makes for an engagingly funky surface.
Fill a bathroom wall. A few magazines in a basket is one thing; an entire wall rack is another. This one takes advantage of vertical space that otherwise would have languished.
Mark your place. Wall-mounted rods, similar to those used to hang dish towels, serve a dual purpose. Not only do they keep magazines (or books) organized and off the floor, but they also function as placeholders so you'll never lose your spot.
Got a great solution for keeping magazines in order? Leave a comment and loop us in!
Got a great solution for keeping magazines in order? Leave a comment and loop us in!