If you are thinking about creative storage ideas it is best tothink outside the box (excuse the pun). There are plenty ofartistic ways to store items such as candles, shoes and magazines.All you need is a little know how, paint and some bits and pieces.So use those left over screws and paint from your last renovationand put them to some use. A good place to start is with hangingobjects. Whether it's your little daughter with too many handbagsor you with too many coats, hanging objects up is a great idea toempty some floor space. A great idea is take a garden trellis andpaint it. If your room has a theme colour, use that to paint thewood. Screw in hangers where the trellis wood crosses over eachother. Once the paint is dry and the hangers are secure, mount iton the wall. Another fantastic way to make use of wall rather thanfloor space, is to collect old fruit or soda wooden crates. You canpaint them to look more formal, or leave them in their rusticwooden state for a more natural look. Mount them onto the wall ingroups. You can store books, photographs, vases or any otherdisplay items in the crates. Another idea for those with a bit moretime and creativity is to use an old ladder as a storage unit. Youcan paint or spray paint the ladder and use the rungs to hang yourtowels from. Just prop the ladder up against the wall or if thetowels are wet, open the ladder so the towels hang away from eachother. Children have more stuff than most adults with all theirtoys and crafts. Use a toy box to keep the toys all together. Ifyour child is old enough, think about raising their bed. Loft bedsare wonderful as they are high up, allowing plenty of roomunderneath for extra small cabinets, and even a table. This willfree up some floor space for them to play in. If you want to storeyour items for long periods, remember to pack them correctly.Instead of packing your clothes in one box and your glasses inanother, use your clothes to wrap your glasses in. They will helpagainst breakages and keep your glass protected. There are plentyof ways of storing items. If you are someone who keeps everythingchances are you already have all the materials to create greatstorage units. Have a look in the shops for storage ideas andinspiration. Get your friends and family involved with the paintingand creating. DIY can be great fun so go wild.