Pet parents know that having pets is not always a walk in the park (heh). Our fur babies may be cute and give endless joy, but their things can get all over the place! The moment you decide to have a dog, cat, goldfish, hamster, or any kind of pet, you must be ready with storage space and some organizational skills.

But no worries -- we have fantastic ideas to properly store your pet items without ruining the look and feel of your home. These pet storage ideas are affordable, too! Try 'em!

 

Neat Tips for Storing Common Pet Items

Stash doorway leashes in bags.

Dog owners typically just hang leashes on their coat rack or door hooks. This is practical as it keeps items within reach when you and your doggo are heading out for a walk. But if you find that your entryway is getting messier with all the hanging odds and ends, it's time for a cute organizer!

You don't even need to buy a new rack -- some pretty tote bags can do the trick. Just keep all bags within one color scheme, and your entry hall can stay neat and lovely.

 

Store pet grooming stuff in a special caddy.

A handy and handsome little caddy can be all you need to portably store your pet's bath-time essentials. Our favorite are small wire baskets as they are waterproof and can effortlessly hold shampoos, soaps, and brushes. Plus, these baskets fit the vibe of any farmhouse or rustic-inspired home!

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Conceal clean-up stuff in cubbies.

Raising cute pets involves not-so-cute tools: lint rollers, deodorizers, gloves, poop bags, and more. Thankfully, you can always just keep them out of sight in cubbies you actually like seeing. A couple of woven boxes, for example, would instantly look fab in your laundry room or kitchen.

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Great Ideas for Storing Pet Food

Designate a cabinet corner as feeding station.

To organize your dog or cat's feeding paraphernalia, dedicate a small cabinet or rack and style it in one corner of your space. Here's where you'll keep some pet food, treats, extra food bowls, and water dispenser. Now place your baby's feeding mat right next to the cabinet, and voila -- an organized feeding station.

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Keep backstock sealed in garage.

A pet owner's trick to a nice and tidy house? Display what's pretty, hide what's not. 😄 Those sacks and bags of pet food can stay out of sight in your garage or shed. Just make sure they're sealed well (ideally in sturdy cases) and are away from humidity to prevent the risk of spoilage and household pests.

 

Hide pet medication in a closed box.

Like medicines for humans, pet pills and other pet medication should be safely out of reach from wandering hands -- or paws. Lock them away in a box or drawer, ideally at a height that your kids can't reach but still close to your fur-baby's feeding station.

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Storing Pet Toys and Accessories

Stash toys in a quick-access crate.

When it comes to their toys, pets can be so much like kids -- they carry around their teddies and bunnies for hours, then suddenly leave them strewn all over the house! To minimize the mess as well as the effort, keep a cute basket or crate where your pet (or little human) can reach it, such as under your console table. You can even teach your pup the super-neat trick of taking their toys back to the crate!

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Place pet clothes in closet pouches.

Whether they're pet shirts, shoes, hats, bandanas, or raincoats, pet apparel can be so adorable! But where do you store them when Bella isn't dressed up? Why, in the closet, of course. All you need is a hanging shoe organizer (one of those with multiple pouches) to create extra pet storage in your wardrobe.

Pet apparel pictured above: Personalized Pet Bandana - Brand New

 

We hope these tips gave you ideas on stylish pet storage! Any other tips you'd like to add? Share with us in a comment!

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