How to Store and Organize Memorabilia

When it comes to preserving our keepsakes in optimal conditions, we look for practical yet easy solutions. Not every storage solution holds up against transport, weather changes, and natural wear and tear. To help you take better care of your memorabilia, this article looks at ways to store and organize your items so they’re with you for the long haul.

Invest In A Storage Trunk

Depending on the items you’re saving, you’ll need different solutions. We recommend a storage trunk for smaller items. Things like love letters, your kid’s art projects, etc., will stay safe in this container because it lets in zero weathering. You can even wrap your fragile items in paper and place them in a storage trunk. The sturdy material will prevent harsh impacts during moving, reducing risk of breakage. 

Organize Your Garage

Chances are, you already have perfect storage at home. Clean out your garage and organize its contents with consideration. Throw out anything that you no longer need or use and take advantage of extra space by storing your memorabilia here. We recommend installing some shelving units to keep your contents organized and out of harm’s way. You can also look into your city’s guidelines on building an outdoor shed to store more of your belongings. If you need more space than your property allows, look into a portable storage container rental for accommodation. 

Extra Closet Space

You might have more room in your home than you realize. Review the state of your kitchen pantry, your linen closet, front door closet, bedroom closets, and other spacious areas that allow for storage. Is your attic accessible? More items can be stored up there as well. How you organize what’s already placed in these spaces will impact how well you can store memorabilia. Take some time to reevaluate your closets and get rid of anything you don’t need. The extra space will give you more room to store your memories without overcrowding the area. Use your best judgment on how to declutter, but if you need help, consider reading this expert’s decluttering advice. 

Install Floating Shelves

You can always make more space by installing open shelving. Floating shelves are one of many popular trends for kitchen renovations to consider for bringing space and style into your home. For custom arrangements, hire a contractor who knows how to build personalized pieces. We recommend making use of empty wall space, but if you feel that you don’t have much, consider redecorating your walls so that they are more accommodating for extra storage. Embrace the concepts of minimalist décor and create more space not only in your home but in your life as well. You might also come up with creative storage solutions in your kid’s craft room. 

Review Your Keepsakes

Look over the items you cherish and see if anything holds less value to you now. Ask yourself if giving away said items would bring your relief or regret, and then act accordingly. Any items you’re ready to give away can be sent to a donation center, listed for sale on ad placement sites, or offered during your neighborhood garage sale. By creating more space within the containers your keepsakes are already placed in, you will better reorganize memorabilia and need less additional storage. 

Making these necessary changes to better organize and store your memorabilia will take some thinking into how you store the rest of the contents in and outside of your home. By letting some items go and shifting others around, you will find that you have more space for the items you wish to keep forever.