I suggest shelving units too, ikea has some good ones. Or if you like more of a different style can check out specialized furniture shop for bookshelf or some display shelf
How do you store or display your purses/bags/handbags?
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How cute and innovative....now that is a good idea!I have a very deep bookcase in my hall (it used to be a door, but we sealed it off), and I've made the bottom shelf quite high, so that there's a fair bit of room between it and the floor. I keep my workbags here, in their sleepers and hanging from the shelf on bag hooks. I also keep a couple of (large-ish) rattan storage boxes here, and I keep my SLGs and sunglasses in here, so I can switch these easily to suit. These are the bags and items which I switch out most regularly, so having them handy like this works for me.
I keep my clutches and other smaller bags in my dressing pod, stored in their sleepers - these only take up a couple of shelves, so it's manageable.
I used to have trouble storing my bigger, non-work, bags, so I decided to make something to do the job. I built this ottoman for one of the big bays in my bedroom...
Primarily, it's a handy seating area, and a pretty substantial piece of furniture. However the top is removable (in four pieces) and I keep my bigger bags in here...
It's pretty crammed just now (there are 15 bags in it just now), but periodically I'll take everything out and 'tidy up' a bit.
This bay window was previously a bit of a wasted area and I would never have been able to put a shelving rack or anything else in it. This was a solution that worked for me. The ottoman took me a full weekend to make and upholster, and the materials probably cost me around £300. I'm sure I could have bought something from a store which would have done the job, but honestly, I appreciate my 'bespoke' ottoman all the more for having made it myself. I still feel quite chuffed with it, and I've had it for a year or so now.
Maybe you should think about making something for yourself, OP?
- Lips
I have shelves in my closet for shoes and handbags. You can buy shelving units from Lowes/Home Depot/Walmart/Target and install them yourself. Or if that is not possible, definitely an armoire or another type of shelving unit outside of your closet.
Thanks!
I'm not completely sure if this comment was directed at me, but I'm going to steam on in with an answer anyway.
I was initially inspired by this picture...
I knew that getting something perfectly round like in the picture would be challenging, so I just converted it in my head to an octagon. I started sketching something out, and then sketched again and again, until eventually I knew what the frame would look like (2 large octagons, connected by an upright at each vertex, and with a central strengthening bar, top and bottom. The frame was made from 2 x 4 unfinished timber, and the base and lid are made from marine ply (20mm, I think...) - it is a very heavy piece of furniture. Once I had the frame built, I tacked thin plywood to the outside and then upholstered it, using folds (all done by eye) to give it a bit of interest. The inside panels were cut and upholstered individually, then I tacked these into play using domed upholstery pins (which are visible).
The lid panels were a bit pesky to upholster. First I cut and shaped the foam, using spray adhesive to keep it attached to the marine ply. I then shaped and pinned the fabric around the foam in place, before taking it off and machining it. I found this part the most difficult, as lining up the patterns was really challenging to me (and, you can see, they're far from perfect!) Once again, I cut and upholstered ply panels for the inside of the lids, and these were tacked into place using domed upholstery pins. By using this technique, all your rough cuts and upholstery 'workings' are hidden - so much more forgiving for a novice furniture maker (which I am!)
Thank-you!
- Lips
indiaink said:
What about wood? I have a captains bed from pottery barn with large wooden drawers. What of I store my purses in those drawers still in their duster bags?
I was told by a Louis Vuitton SA to not store any of my LVs in their boxes. Not sure if this is the case for other designer handbags. I personally do not store any of my handbags (designer or non-designer) in their boxes. I keep them in their dust bags or a pillow case if no dust bag.
Ahhhh
I cannot believe this post is so old
.. can we please resuscitate this thread!
So, I dont know about you but I cannot seem to live without my handbags, they go everywhere I go and I cant seem to stop adding to my collection!! I love to ensure all my handbags are accessible and visible to me, otherwise why would I be tempted to use them that day??... and as I only have a small room, boooo hooo hooo I decided to be a little bit quirky and resourceful so... wait for it..... my big idea was to use them as my wall decor, how cool is that!
So, I dont know about you but I cannot seem to live without my handbags, they go everywhere I go and I cant seem to stop adding to my collection!! I love to ensure all my handbags are accessible and visible to me, otherwise why would I be tempted to use them that day??... and as I only have a small room, boooo hooo hooo I decided to be a little bit quirky and resourceful so... wait for it..... my big idea was to use them as my wall decor, how cool is that!
I still can't post a figure out how to post a picture of my own, so check out this link... https://parties.miche.com/Shop/Product/9032
I have about 30 classic size Miche shells and they are so easy to store. They all fit into one closet because they can hang in this handy organizer. Theres an organizer for the big bag shells too. I only need to store one base in each size then the organizer holds all of the different styles.
I have about 30 classic size Miche shells and they are so easy to store. They all fit into one closet because they can hang in this handy organizer. Theres an organizer for the big bag shells too. I only need to store one base in each size then the organizer holds all of the different styles.
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Found this overview of storage solutions: http://cometauxiliary.com/how-to-choose-the-best-type-of-purse-organizer