Nobody plans to be disorganised, but in a busy household, clutter can build up in the blink of an eye. One day your hallway has just a few, essential shoes by the door - the next it looks like you’re stockpiling for a national trainer shortage.
But fear not, if your home is starting to look (and feel) like chaos, you’re certainly not alone. Studies suggest that 75% of UK homeowners admit that they have far too much clutter in their homes, most of which they don’t use regularly. Since we accumulate more than we realise, this chaos has a funny way of sneaking up on us.
But managing your clutter isn’t just about the aesthetics, a tidy home can have significant benefits for your mental, social and physical wellbeing too.
Studies have shown that, on average, Brits spend over 8 ½ minutes per day searching for misplaced items at home. That’s over 2 whole days each year spent hunting for your essentials.
This is where smart storage comes in. No, not the shove everything into a cupboard and never touch it again approach, but a thoughtful, and practical organisation strategy that’s actually compatible with real life.
And real life is exactly what Rhino Racking was built for – strong, durable storage systems that help you make the most of every inch of your home.
In this guide, we’ll take you room by room, showing you how the right storage system can transform chaos into calm, and your home into a space that works for you. Whether you’re managing a full-to-the-brim, busy household, or just looking to create a de-cluttered sanctuary – we’ll show you the smart way to organise your home.
The Kids’ Room – Keeping Chaos at Bay for Busy Families
If there’s one room that can transform from tidy, to chaotic in under 10 minutes, it’s your child’s bedroom or playroom.
Over 45% of surveyed home owners confessed that their kid’s bedroom is the messiest room in the house, leading them to spend upwards of half an hour each day cleaning up. However, the truth is, frequent tidying is often a redundant task when you don’t have the systems in place to maintain a tidy environment.
In this case, we recommend Rhino’s range of wire racking units – the perfect, durable solution to the chaos of children’s bedrooms or playrooms. This open access storage system keeps toys and books organised, with the opportunity for them to be bolted to the wall – keeping your little ones safe.
Plus, if your kids like to have their toys to hand, at all times – these handy storage systems can be built half height. Don’t worry though, they can also be built to full height (to help you need those loud, flashing toys firmly out of reach…)
The Living Room – Stylish Storage for Everyday Essentials
The living room may be the heart of the home, but it’s also a magnet for clutter. Suddenly, the room that should be a relaxing haven is a vault for all your miscellaneous household items.
To help you reclaim your living space, consider investing in stylish, vertical storage. We recommend Rhino’s black MDF racking systems, helping you to save floor space, while still providing 5 tiers of organisation.
Their sturdy, open design is ideal for taming clutter and creating a bold statement piece for your living room. Don’t believe us? See how one of Rhino’s previous customers created a sleek display case for their retro music memorabilia, turning their living room from a breeding ground of clutter to a space to truly enjoy their hobbies.
The Bedroom – Creating an Organised Sanctuary
Your bedroom should feel like a retreat, a space to unwind after a busy workday or to escape from the pressures of family life. But, when clothes are spilling out of your wardrobe, and your shelves are hanging onto the wall for dear life – it’s hardly a relaxing space.
Studies have shown that a cluttered bedroom isn’t just an eyesore, it could be having a seriously negative impact on your sleep – so keeping your clutter in check could be the crucial step towards the well-rested feeling.
If you’re looking to blend style and functionality, we recommend Rhino’s range of wire racking units. This practical yet bold storage solution works perfectly for bedrooms or dressing rooms – keeping your essentials in reach, while still maintaining organisation.
Strong enough to hold heavy storage bins yet clean enough in design to suit home interiors, it’s a simple way to create order without a full renovation.
An organised bedroom isn’t just satisfying to look at, it sets the tone for calmer mornings and better evenings.
The Kitchen – Maximising Efficiency in Your Pantry
A kitchen isn’t a kitchen without a little bit of chaos, but when eggs start disappearing and you’re down to your final plate, it could be a sign that you need a bit more organisation.
If your kitchen is beginning to stress you out, you certainly aren’t alone. In fact, over 34% of homeowners are dissatisfied with their kitchen organisation, and over 57% experience daily feelings of stress, over the clutter taking over their kitchen.
Whether you’re looking to add some order to your kitchen or create an organised pantry that would envy even the most ambitious chefs, vertical storage systems can help you keep your food prep areas clear, clean and organised.
We recommend some sleek, galvanised MDF racking systems to create a visually clean, and efficient storage system in your kitchen or pantry. The industrial-style galvanised finish feels modern and practical, while the heavy-duty construction means it can comfortably store everything from canned goods and bulk buys to cookware and small appliances
With an impressive 200kg load capacity per shelf, you won’t need to worry about weight limits. And if your pantry space is prone to moisture or temperature changes, the MDF boards can be varnished with a moisture-resistant coating, helping your storage stay stable and looking sharp for years to come.
The Home Office – Enhancing Productivity Through Organisation
With up to 81% of people now working from home at least one day per week, the demand for a designated work space on the home has risen, and the home office has become one of the most important rooms in a home.
It’s no surprise that a decluttered working environment can boost your productivity, with some studies suggesting that it can physically elevate your cortisol levels – the hormone responsible for stress. Essentially, when paperwork piles up, your stress levels do too.
Creating a structured storage system keeps your desk (and your mind) clear. To do this effectively, we recommend Rhino’s wire shelving systems. These units provide a stylish, yet heavy duty solution for storing anything from paperwork files to heavier office tech.
Plus, their fully adjustable shelving configuration means that you can adapt your storage to whatever your job requires – whether that’s slimline shelves for piles of paper, or wide set shelves for printers or oversized storage bins.
The Garage – Transforming Storage into Functionality
For the majority of households, the garage becomes the default storage overflow, for everything that can’t quite fit in their designated spaces. Tools, sports equipment, seasonal decorations – everything ends up in the garage.
In fact, our garage’s end up full of so much clutter that 68% of UK drivers admit that their garage is so full of clutter, they can’t even fit their cars into it. The solution to this issue isn’t necessarily getting rid of everything, rather it’s a case of organising it properly.
To help turn your garage from a graveyard of clutter, into a functioning space, we recommend Rhino’s extra wide heavy-duty MDF units. Designed to withstand serious weight, each shelf offers up to 200kg load capacity, making it ideal for tools, equipment, bulk supplies and heavier household items.
Plus, with depths as slim as 40cm, these units can slide easily into even the most compact garage spaces – meaning you never have to choose between ample storage and protecting your vehicles again.
The Shed – Organising Your Outdoor Essentials
Garden sheds make the perfect outdoor storage spaces, especially for busy homes. However, since they’re generally out of sight, they’re sometimes out of mind – meaning clutter can build up quickly. In fact, worryingly, over 31% don’t actually know what they have hiding at the back of their shed.
To avoid some unpleasant surprises when you’re hunting for your lawn mower, we recommend implementing Rhino’s wire shelving systems, offering a strong and breathable solution to create the perfect storage system, in less than ideal conditions.
Rust-resistant by design and easy to wipe clean, these units can handle fluctuating temperatures and less-than-perfect conditions. Use them to lift heavier items off the floor, group tools by category, and create clear zones for gardening, DIY or seasonal storage.
Plus, their wired-base design means that airflow is encouraged, helping to reduce damp build-up and protect your tools, paints and garden supplies from mould and moisture damage.
From the living room to the shed, thoughtful storage transforms how your home looks and how it feels. When everything has a place, mornings run smoother, cooking feels easier, work becomes more focused, and even weekend DIY jobs feel less overwhelming.
That’s where Rhino Racking comes in. Whether you need sleek, powder-coated MDF shelving for interior spaces or heavy-duty, galvanised or wire systems for garages and outdoor buildings, the right racking supports the way you live.
The most efficient storage isn’t about hiding things away, it’s about creating calm, functional spaces that work as hard as you do - once you’ve experienced that? You’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.