Cubes storage

Packing cubesare a traveler’s best friends. They can keep your clothes and accessories (tech and fashion) organized when you’re on the road — especially if you’re constantly packing and re-packing — and compress items to give you more room in your luggage. Eagle Creek’s zippered Pack-It cubes allow everything to have a place, come in a variety of sizes and colors (handy for color-coding by item type), and are made of durable ultrasil fabric that withstands the test of time and adventure. But they can do double-duty too, as helpful organizational tools at home. Here’s how to make the most of your packing cubes when it comes to under-the-bed storage:

1. Use Them For Your Lesser-Used Pieces

If you live in a small apartment, or are just low on storage space, packing cubes can serve as under-the-bed storage. Fill them with out-of-season clothes, pieces you don’t need to access every day (think: beach towels), or clothes that don’t need to be hung up or folded nicely (think: gym gear). Because the Pack-It cubes aren’t too deep, they can usually fit under even the shortest beds — and the soft sides make it easy to squeeze them into tight spots, unlike plastic storage containers. When you fill the cubes, try rolling your clothes instead of folding them to minimize wrinkles, and place a fabric softener sheet in each cube to keep the contents fresh.

2. Minimize The Footprint Of Bulky Gear.

Packing away bulky winter gear like sweaters, jackets, or down comforters can be a major headache. Enter: Eagle Creek’s Pack-It™ Compression Cubes, which eliminate the excess air with the help of their compression zippers. The Pack-It™ Original Cube L can fit a few shirts, sweaters, and pairs of pants.

3. Organize Your Folded Clothes.

How much time do you spend folding and re-folding your non-hanging clothes? Even the most organized people can attest that it’s nearly impossible to keep folded piles neat. Take advantage of the Pack-It™ Garment Folders, which keep stacks of clothes together and wrinkle-free. Plus, they come with folding instruction boards for those difficult-to-fold pieces, and a carrying handle so you can easily grab what you need from under your bed.

4. Store Your Shoes.

Tuck away shoes you don’t wear every day, like high heels, dress shoes, or out-of-season pairs in the Pack-It™Shoe Cubes, and slide them under one section of your bed. If your bed is high enough, stack the cubes two- or even three-high, and put labeled masking tape on each cube indicating what’s inside so it’s easy to get what you need when you need it.

5. Straighten Up Your Electronics

Sure, it may seem odd to keep electronics under your bed, but when they’re super-organized, it’s a great spot. Avoid the headache of tangled and missing cords, chargers, and other tech accessories (like camera lenses) with the Pack-It™ Specter Mini Cube Set. These cubes, which come in three sizes, are compartmentalized so you can arrange your electronics in as detailed a manner as you need. When you do head out on a trip, just grab the cubes that contain the tech you need and put them in your suitcase.

Packing cubes have no shortage of uses in both your travels and “real life.” Have you discovered any other great ways to use them? Let us know in the comments!

Related Links (from Eagle Creek blog)

Buying Guide: Pack-It Packing Organizers and Compression Bags

Brand New Accessories for Organized Travelers

Alternative Uses for Packing Cubes and Sacs

Cube Storage

Shelf units come in all shapes and sizes, but a really popular one is the cube-shaped modular design. It’s a really versatile design, available in a number of key shapes that make storage simple. You can mix and match with a few different styles, or choose specific shapes to fit in a particular space, while keeping a smart, consistent look around the room. Let’s have a look at some of the more popular arrangements.

Three in a row cube storage

Arranged three in a row, the floor standing cube unit is a great space-saving addition to a room. You can have it lying on the floor horizontally or standing vertically, so whether you want some low-key floor-level storage (great for kids’ toys) or more of a traditional shelf unit function, you can do either. And as you can still display things on top, or stack more units, it’s flexible too.

Square cube units

We stock square units in 2×2 or 3×3 formats, giving you four or nine cubes to store and display your things. People often like to mix it up a bit, with books in a few, ornaments in others, lamps, photos, plants or whatever else you want to display and use – and don’t forget, you can store things on top, too.

Stepped cube unit

Arranged in a 3-2-1 formation, stepped units form a vertical-sided triangle, and can be used both ways round. That makes them ideal for having some storage under stairs, but not everyone purchases them to be placed under the stairs – most customers just love the shape, and have the unit on display as it is, an interesting shape that breaks up the straight edges of a room.

Mix and match

All the cubes have the same dimensions, with each one being about 30cm (12 inches) along their edges. That makes them ideal for stacking and placing next to each other, so you can only imagine the number of possible arrangements you can dream up. Whatever the look and feel of your room, and however much storage and display space you have to spare, you’ll be able to satisfy your cubic needs with these versatile shelves.

All cube units come with a back board, so you don’t have to worry about things dropping behind them. Also, make sure you choose the style you want – some are wood finish with plain shelves and backing, while others have plain frames with wooden shelves and backing. Important if you’re mixing and matching.